Aborigines of the Sea Coast

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 Title

Aborigines of the Sea Coast

Runtime

19min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English