1940s / 1950s , Congo: King Mutara III & VIPs w/ Native Dance Performance

1940s / 1950s, Congo: King Mutara III & VIPs w/ Native Dance Performance Ethnic Tutsi, King Charles Rudahigwa Mutara III aka Charles Leon Pierre (reigned 1931-25Jul59), on steps of Royal Palace greeting / shaking hands w/ other Blacks in suits. 03:43:48 4 men drumming on traditional drums; group of African Tutsi dancers w/ spears & in feathers & traditional costumes w/ drummers playing / walking alongside carrying drums. Dancers on large dirt plaza & dancing in front of White VIPs (King Leopold III & wife ?) on porch of King’s Palace. LS white dignitaries watching, sitting on entrance porch w/ carpet down steps in front. 03:44:15 MS boys blowing gourd instruments, muscular dancers. CU drummers, dancers. African Tribal Ceremonial Dancers; Colonialism; Belgian Congo; Royalty; NOTE: If requested will provide 03:40:22 - 03:46:46 (4 cards) at per reel rate.