Kenya's Oldest Chief At Home : Aberdare Village (1967)

Aberdare, Kenya



VS of the 105 year old Chief Njiri out in the field with his cattle and goats. He leads them to his village. He arrives at village and is met by some of his 34 wives. The village is like a mud hut native village and the Chief chats with his wives and children and holds a two year old baby which is latest addition. The Chief's wives do a little native song and dance for him and all the family sit about looking very happy. Neg.
FILM ID:3186.13

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