A survey of native life, customs and cultural activities in Western Samoa. The islanders are seen at work - making baskets, and copra, picking coconuts, bread0frut, and bananas, building a church, and fishing. Glimpses inside hospitals and medical centres illustrate the work being undertaken in safeguarding the health of the native. Recreational activities include Samoa cricket, singing and dancing.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009415
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Samoa
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Western Samoa
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Western Samoa - Social life and customs
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)