African Chief
African Chief
Solemn, colorful, primitive ceremonies mark the swearing in of a new chief of the Guto Tribe, largest in all Rhodesia. The new 70-year old Chief, is the center of all the pomp and military honors. Premier Smith's all white regime has given new power to the Chiefs. Older British man in business suit bestowing elderly tribal Guto chief with pith helmet & cane at ceremony in village. Panning from behind Guto Chief inspecting Rhodesian soldiers marching (note their fez headwear). Guto Chief reviewing troops, leopard skin hanging in FG. Guto chief being bestowed with leopard skin cape. Rhodesian army soldiers presenting arms, British officer with saber in FG. Side view of Guto chief, Royal Union Jack (British flag) flying on screen right. Tribesmen in Western clothing standing, watching ceremony. Villagers dancing, stroking the chief's goatee beard for good luck.