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Aborigines of the Sea Coast

1948 · 19m · Documentary

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Overview

The coast of Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory has been the home of Aboriginal people for many many centuries. Some still live a traditional lifestyle. This film is a record of a 1948 expedition to Arnhem Land led by anthropologist Charles Mountford. It depicts the ancestral fishing, hunting, building and boatmaking techniques used by the communities of the region.

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Release date
December 31, 1948
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
19m
Genres
Documentary

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