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Object Number
61-26-00/1.1
Display Title
Living stone, 16 mm film
Descriptions
Object Description
Completed film with credits. Eskimos in Baffin Island, Canada, concentrates on the Eskimo carving. Some parts probably dramatized, rather than raw anthropological footage. Follows family through winter months, summer plentiful months, a boy's first seal catch and celebration. Sentimental narration of story. Framed by scene of storytelling to children about man character and his carved sea spirit. color, sound, 35 min. Synopsis is 61-26-00/2
Department
Photographic
Date
1958
Artist
The National Film Board of Canada
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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Canada
Materials
Film
Quantity
1
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