Episode of Series “Modern social studies”.
Taken during the Sydney University’s 1952 expedition to Arnhem Land. This film shows the musical instruments of the local First Nations peoples and contrasts the songs and dances of different tribes. The story behind every song and dance is told by the commentator.
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Collection
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322755
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Dances
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Music
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Northern Territory
Aboriginal Australia → Arnhem Land (N.T.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Arnhem Land (N.T.)
Music & Performing Arts → Aboriginal Australians - Dances
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)