Shows the preparation of the arts and crafts of the Maningrida people of Northwestern Australia for a gallery exhibition, intercut with scenes of tribal dancing and ceremonies. Indicates the role played by crafts in the culture of these people.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
303286
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Dances
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Rites and ceremonies
Aboriginal Australia → Art, Aboriginal Australian
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maningrida (N.T.)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Aboriginal Australian
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)