Dhapi Ceremony at Yirrkala - 1972
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Dhapi Ceremony at Yirrkala - 1972
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Dhapi Ceremony at Yirrkala - 1972
Medium
electronic resource
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Originally produced by National Film and Sound Archive of Australia in 1996
Runtime
91
Summary
This is an archival record film of a circumcision ceremony at Yirrkala in 1972. On many occasions over the three weeks prior to the main ceremony the boys to be circumcised are sung over and beautifully painted with clan designs. As the final day approaches the paintings become ever more elaborate. No translation or documentation is included in this archival record
Technique
live action
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