The beautiful architecture of Hausa cities in Northern Nigeria is examined in this film. Local builders, architects, and a museum curator explain the development of the Hausa style and traditional methods of construction. Master craftsmen and their apprentices show how traditional architectural forms influence contemporary design. Hausa building technology, as well as the social, religious and aesthetics of Hausa architecture are also discussed (DER).
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Donald Arthur
Crew: Sabine Jell-Bahlsen (Director), Wolfgang Gessat (Editor), Esther Ekanem (Location Manager)
Country: Nigeria
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Runtime: 45 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1995
IMDb: 10
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