Episode of Series “Mountain peoples of Central Asia”.
This film presents Tajik men of Afghanistan performing the several stages that shape, mould and cast, in wet sands, their iron plow-shares. It explains how over the centuries this ancient craft has achieved economy of action and perfect timing. No narration - traditional music accompaniament. Suitable for upper primary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504628
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Afghanistan
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Afghanistan - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tajiks
Crafts & Visual Arts → Handicraft
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation