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Primitive Peoples: The Hunt (1950)

1950 · Short film · 11 min

Synopsis

Shows the Mewite tribe of Australian aborigines making spears and domestic implements. Documents a kangaroo hunt, during which the men of the tribe use magic to gain power over the animal, and records the ceremonial dance after the hunt

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Running time
11 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Educational Films, Ephemeral Films

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