Kashia Men’s Dances

Duration: 1600

Year Published: 1963

Creator: Southwestern Pomo Indians the Department of Anthropology, University of California Berkeley presents ; produced by University Extension, University of California Berkeley ; film direction, C.B. Smith ; writing, D.W. Peri, S.A. Barrett.

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Credits: Smith, C. B.; Peri, David W., 1939-; Barrett, S. A. (Samuel Alfred), 1879-1965.; Heick, William; Fiering, A.; Brogden, L.J.; Macauley, C.C.; Ostroff, A.J.; Parrish, Essie.; University of California, Berkeley. Department of Anthropology.; University of California, Berkeley. University Extension.; University of California (System). Regents.; University of California (System). Extension Media Center.

Description: Copyright notice: c1963 by the Regents of the University of California.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CUY.; Photography, W.R. Heick, A. Fiering, L.J. Brogden ; editing, C.C. Macauley.; Narration: A.J. Ostroff, Essie Parrish.; "Filmed near Stewart's Point, Calif. with the cooperation of the Southwestern Pomo community, Kashia Reservation and with the assistance of D.W. Peri. June 17, 1961." Presents members of the Pomo tribe at Kochia, in ceremonial dress, performing four of their major dances, with songs and music. Explains that dancing was the most important part of the religious ceremonies of most California Indians.; PFA 1616-01-12003. D0004; PFA 1616-01-12003. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2004/10 /15 good/fair; color is faded CONDITION NOTE: Last checked : June 22, 2006 color is totally faded and pink.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE