More Turkana films and video material
1990 Rain Dance
As part of a rainmaking ceremony a public dance is held.
Filmed in VHS-C and digitalised.
Length: 49 mins
1986 Initiation (asapan)
The public part of a Turkana initiation ceremony.
Filmed in Super 8 and digitalised.
Length: 11 mins
2016 Initiation (asapan)
Public ceremony and some private rituals of a Turkana initiation
Length: 34 mins
Crafts (Toposa and Turkana)
To varying degrees the Toposa and Turkana lead their traditional life and produce their traditional handicraft. On the other hand they have adapted new techniques in order to find income niches in the modern (non-touristic) sector. The film focuses on bead work, rural architecture, metal techniques, and fibre weaving, imbedded in the daily life of people.
Length: 28 minutes
1990 Forging Metal Beads
Metal beads are forged by a man (Nakwel). (In most cases this is done by women.)
Filmed in VHS-C and digitalised.
Length: 10 minutes
1990 Entrails Reading
Entrails reading at two different locations.
Filmed in VHS-C and digitalised.
Length: 6 minutes
2016 Wedding
A contemporary wedding mass of the African Inland Church (AIC)
Length: 36 mins
2016 Tobong Lore
Tobong Lore = Come home. Regular event organised by the Turkana local government, emphasising Turkana tradition
Length: 20 mins