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Poster for Aborigines of the Sea Coast

Aborigines of the Sea Coast

1948

Overview

The coast of Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory has been the home of Aboriginal people for many many centuries. Some still live a traditional lifestyle. This film is a record of a 1948 expedition to Arnhem Land led by anthropologist Charles Mountford. It depicts the ancestral fishing, hunting, building and boatmaking techniques used by the communities of the region.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
December 31, 1948
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Australia
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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