In the rivers and billabongs of Northern Territory small fresh-water crocodiles are traditionally hunted using spear and canoe. But, in recent years, a new industry has become established in these regions - the hunting of the crocodile for his skin, which brings a high price in the south when manufactured into hand-bags, shoes, wallets and ornaments. Teams of hunters make their camps by the rivers and estuaries where fresh-water and salt-water varieties are found. Photography by Frank Bagnall.
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ACMI Identifier
002536
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Hunting
Animals & Wildlife → Crocodiles
Animals & Wildlife → Reptiles - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Northern Territory
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hunting - Moral and ethical aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)