Looks at the arts and crafts of the Hopi Indians focusing on weaving, silversmithing, basket making and pottery. Records the skill and patience required in these rapidly disappearing arts.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
307852
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Indians of North America - Industries
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Weaving
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Hopi Indians
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Hopi Indians - Arizona
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of North America - Arizona - Reservations
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of North America - Social life and customs
Crafts & Visual Arts → Arts and crafts movement
Crafts & Visual Arts → Basket making
Crafts & Visual Arts → Handicraft
Crafts & Visual Arts → Pottery craft
Crafts & Visual Arts → Silverwork
Crafts & Visual Arts → Weaving
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)