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The Spear in the stone [videorecording] / a film by Kim McKenzie.

The Spear in the stone [videorecording] / a film by Kim McKenzie.

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvJM8ePpkO

The Spear in the stone [videorecording] / a film by Kim McKenzie.

About this item

Full title

The Spear in the stone [videorecording] / a film by Kim McKenzie.

Publisher

[Canberra, A.C.T.] : Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, c1983.

Call Numbers

VB932

Record Identifier

74VvJM8ePpkO

MMS ID

991008067799702626

Language

English

Formats

Physical Description

Physical content

1 videocassette (VHS) (35 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.

Publication information

Publisher

[Canberra, A.C.T.] : Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, c1983.

Place of Publication

Australian Capital Territory

Date Published

c1983.

Access and use

Access Conditions

This film was made in 1982 in Eastern Arnhem Land NT. Before showing this film publicly at Aboriginal communities in this area, please consult senior members of the community, as persons who appear in the film may have died since it was made.

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Scope and Contents

Summary

The archaeological record in Australia extends from ancient times to the present day. Stone tools made by the remaining Aboriginal craftsmen are remarkably like those which have lain buried for millenia. In 1981 two such craftsmen invited scientists to accompany them on a journey to Ngilibitji, a renowned stone quarry in their traditional land in e...

Alternative Titles

Full title

The Spear in the stone [videorecording] / a film by Kim McKenzie.

Authors, Artists and Contributors
Contextual Information

Date Copyright

c1983.

Identifiers

Primary Identifiers

Call Numbers

VB932

Record Identifier

74VvJM8ePpkO

Permalink

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvJM8ePpkO

Other Identifiers

DDC

994.2950049915

MMS ID

991008067799702626

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