Totem Land

Totem Land 1927 Released

Directed by Terry Ramsaye

Documentary

 

Totem Land 1927 Released

Directed by Terry Ramsaye

Documentary

 

A look at the Kwakiutl Indians of north Vancouver Island, prolific totem carvers. At Fort Rupert, George Hunt, in headress, carves a totem pole with an adze. He and his wife, in headband and blanket and an authority on traditional medicine and religion, perform a ritualistic dance. They are joined by other Indians in the dance which includes the use of ceremonial masks, drums, and rattles. Concert soprano and student... see more

A look at the Kwakiutl Indians of north Vancouver Island, prolific totem carvers. At Fort Rupert, George Hunt, in headress, carves a totem pole with an adze. He and his wife, in headband and blanket and an authority on traditional medicine and religion, perform a ritualistic dance. They are joined by other Indians in the dance which includes the use of ceremonial masks, drums, and rattles. Concert soprano and student... see more
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RUNTIME
N/A min
RELEASED
Jan 1, 1927
COUNTRY
CA
LANGUAGE
FR
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No Language
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