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Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher discuss their book “African Ark: People and Ancient Cultures of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa”

BROADCAST: Nov. 9, 1990 | DURATION: 00:50:57

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Synopsis

Photographers Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher discuss their book “African Ark: People and Ancient Cultures of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.” The two discuss the cultural traditions of the indigenous groups from this region in Africa and the relationships they formed with these communities during this photography project. Studs plays an unnamed traditional Surma warrior song.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 9, 1990

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
50 minutes, 57 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Visual Arts Travel & Culture - General Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Artists

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Beckwith Carol, 1945---Interviews Fisher, Angela--Interviews Beckwith Carol, 1945-. African ark. Fisher, Angela. African ark. Ethnology--Africa, Northeast. Women photographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Africa, Northeast--Social WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Beckwith Carol, 1945---Interviews. Fisher, Angela--Interviews. Women photographers--United States--20th century--Interviews. Ethiopia Surma people Indigenous people of Africa Beta Israel Falasha people Ethiopia--Religious life and customs. Afar people

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