In the land of the war canoes [videorecording] : Kwakiutl Indian life on the Northwest Coast / story written and picture made in 1914 by Edward S. Curtis.
Silent film with English intertitles. Edited and restored with the addition of an authentic sound track of sound effects, music and chants recorded by the Kwakiutls in 1972. "This edition made from original film footage owned by Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, Illinois." Originally filmed in 1914, reissue of the version released as motion picture by University of Washington Press in 1973. Burke Memorial Museum, University of Washington, Seattle ; film maker, David Gerth. c1979 (ca. 15 min.). Special features: The making-of documentary, "The Image maker and the Indians."
Summary:
Presents an epic saga of Kwakiutl Indian life on the northwest coast of America as filmed in the summer of 1914 at Kwakiutl villages on Vancouver Island, Canada, by Edward S. Curtis who spent three years with the Kwakiutl to meticulously recreate their way of life before the white man came. In addition to magnificent painted war canoes, the film features native costumes, dancing and rituals -- including a powerful scene of vision quest.
Series:
Milestone Collection
OCLC:
(OCoLC)45341687
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.