A great tree has fallen

Duration: 0:22:00

Genre: Documentary | Educational | Ethnographic

Year Published: 1973

Creator: Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center : Distributor

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Explains that in Ghana, West Africa, the King of the Ashanti Nation, Sir Osei Agyeman Prempeh II, has died and records the Nation's chiefs and other followers as they gather at the capital, Kumasi, to pay respects to the dead king and welcome his successor. Portrays the grandeur of the eight-day funeral celebration and documents the traditional practices, dances, music, dress, and symbols of position which bind the Nation together. Indicates that the Ceremony of the Golden Stool highlights the transfer of kingship and symbolizes the reinforcement of the new king's leadership.

Complete Record: , Explains that in Ghana, West Africa, the King of the Ashanti Nation, Sir Osei Agyeman Prempeh II, has died and records the Nation's chiefs and other followers as they gather at the capital, Kumasi, to pay respects to the dead king and welcome his successor. Portrays the grandeur of the eight-day funeral celebration and documents the traditional practices, dances, music, dress, and symbols of position which bind the Nation together. Indicates that the Ceremony of the Golden Stool highlights the transfer of kingship and symbolizes the reinforcement of the new king's leadership.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.