Porcupine quill work

Discusses the use of porcupine quills for decorative purposes. Also explains the historical significance of its use among the Indians, which pre-dates the arrival of Europeans to North America.

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Credits

director

Geoff Voyce

Duration

00:11:58:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1977

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

313857

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of North America

Crafts & Visual Arts → Indians of North America - Art

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

History → Indians of North America - History

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Canada, 1977

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