Ethiopia 1969 Reel 25 of 65
Category: Travelogue
Length: 17:04
| Film ID | F16-0368 |
| Film Description | Reel 25 of 65 Unedited travelogue Debre Libanos ShotlistCat. Reel 368. 1969: Reel 25: Ethiopia. April 15. Debre Libanos.Coptic monastery on gorge shelf (founded B.C.): Debra Libanos Monastery: modern building, three modern mosaics on exterior. Cemetery Escarpment, "dry falls." Tablet with inscription, outside monastery (cu). Clock on roof. Priest. Book: script, goatskin cover (900 years old). Book: "The Miracle of Saint Mary." Three-panel painting, in color. Painting : last in "Miracle of St. Mary," has two panels, a figure in each. New Testament (belonging to His Imperial Majesty): felt and gold binding, crucifix on one cover, cross with Mary and child on the other. Page of book in color: seal of H. I. M. Silver crown of King Yohannes: views from four sides (cu). Crown of Queen Tayu (wife of Menelek II): 6 ribs, sphere on top. Two crowns of Empress Menen (died 1962). Priest modeling two robes (cu). Silver cross (out of focus). Robes (pan shot). Golden goblet for wine in church: figure on top. Cup for wine: gold and silver base. Gold cup: delicate decoration, silver bells, details of base. Carved silver goblets Carved golden cross: front and back views. Carved silver cross. Censor on a chain. Silver and gold cross: carved angel, two views. |
| Video Category | Travelogue |
| Film Creator | Watson Kintner |
| Topics | Debre Libanos, Monasteries, Museums |