Totems

Duration: 14

Year Published: 1963

Creator: Northern Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: This film traces the origin of totems of the aboriginal Indians of the coastal area stretching from Seattle northwestward along British Columbia and Alaska. It defines the function of totems as a combination of art and literature. It includes views of totem poles, blankets, rattles, screens, etc., and explains their significance. Totem dances are also demonstrated.

Complete Record: This film traces the origin of totems of the aboriginal Indians of the coastal area stretching from Seattle northwestward along British Columbia and Alaska. It defines the function of totems as a combination of art and literature. It includes views of totem poles, blankets, rattles, screens, etc., and explains their significance. Totem dances are also demonstrated.