Any study of the role of religion in the life of an African tribe will find this unusual and carefully observant film invaluable, especially if used with “Divination by Animal Tracks.” The Dogon religion requires a steady practice of living animal sacrifice to insure a good relationship with the divine forces. This film details the most common sacrifice — the ritual execution and devouring of the chicken. When the dying fowl is thrown to the ground, it is considered a good omen if it lands with its feet in the air.
Films » Magic Rites: Divination by Chicken Sacrifice
Magic Rites: Divination by Chicken Sacrifice
Alternative Title: Divination by Chicken Sacrifice
Series Title: African Village Life
Summary:
Description:
Edited Film
Country/Location: Mali
Tribe or Group: Dogon
Cinematographer: Hermann Schlenker
Production Company: IFF
Running Time: 7 min.
Years Filmed: 1965
Decade Produced: 1960s
Years Distributed: -1967
Film Gauge: 16mm
Stock: Color Safety
Footage Count: 265'
Sound: Un-narrated, Recorded On Location
Notes: All footage shot for IFF. OCN owned by Hermann Schlenker. IFF does not own OCN- returned to Schlenker after production of internegatives. There are 12 titles in the African Village Life Series.
