Life By The Sea Bardi Burr

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This documentary focuses on spear making in the traditional way using acacia Tumida or Wongai. An elder of the Bardi people, Uncle Bundy takes the boys out for a day and teaches traditional spear making whilst telling the boys of important places and names in Bardi country and the importance of fresh water. The boys use the spears for a hunting trip which is successful and highlights the importance of traditional hunting

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  • Language:English
  • Location:Djarindjin and Surrounds, Western Australia
  • Duration:00:13:24
  • Other Crew:A film by; Geraiyah James, Darryl Chaquebor, Derrick Chaquebor, Geraldine Chaquebor, Pascoe Peters, Taylor Djiagween, Raymond Djiagween, Bradley Hann,
  • English Subtitles:No
  • Genre:Hunting
  • Year Completed:2008
  • Music & Musician:Djarindjin Band
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