An official presents a hat, a stick and a panther's skin to a new chief as swear-in ceremonies take place in Rhodesia.

Swear-in ceremonies of a new chief of the Giuto tribe which is the largest in Rhodesia. An official presents a hat and a stick to the new 70 year old chief. Military troops march. A panther skin is presented to the new chief. Spectataors watch the ceremonies. The offical strokes the beard of the chief as a part of their custom.