Episode number 2 of Series “Alcheringa (A)”.
Aborigines from central and coastal districts trade their specialities among themselves, in particular weapons of the hunt and of war. Leaving his family at their inland mia-mia, the man travels through dense bush to barter with another Aborigine, so that each may benefit from the other’s skills. They sit face to face and test each weapon for strength before returning with their new possessions. With Bill Onus.
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ACMI Identifier
303384
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Ethnic identity
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Hunting
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Social life and customs
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Aboriginal Australians - Commerce
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
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16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)