Dhapi Ceremony at Yirrkala - 1972
2019
Computer Files, Websites
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.
Main title:
Author:
Dunlop, Ian, actorWanambi, Dundiwuy, actorMaymuru, Narritjin, actorNational Film and Sound Archive of Australia (Firm), distributorKanopy (Firm), distributor
Imprint:
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, 1996.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (91 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by National Film and Sound Archive of Australia in 1996.In English
Performers:
Dundiwuy Wanambi, Ian Dunlop, Narritjin Maymuru
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
BRN:
422815
Electronic access:
Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/2434407/external-image - Cover Image