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.

Country:

US, AU

Genre:

Documentary

Released:

1948-12-31

Languages:

English

Companies:

Australian National Film BoardCommonwealth Department of the InteriorAustralian News and Information Bureau