Dances of the Kwakiutl

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Released January 01, 1951

Overview

Dances of the Kwakiutl is composed of fragments filmed in 1950 in Fort Rupert, British Columbia. They were made during a performance by those still familiar with the tradition of ‘Hamatsa’ or cannibal dancing. This type of dance was brought to impressive artistic heights by the Kwakiutl people of the Northwest coast.

Runtime

0h 9m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Dances of the Kwakiutl


Status

Released


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