STK-ID 3406

Sequence on Yanoàma man making mouthpiece. CU of man's hands wrapping small string around tobacco leaves and placing it in his mouth behind lower lip, to suck in juices. Several CSs and CUs of man using machete to trim down piece of palm wood to make bow. Various CUs on man's face while working, including shot of mouthpiece. CSs of woman and children nearby.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
The Biosphere
Location
Amazon River region
Year
1974
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 16 mm, Video HI 8
Shooting format
16mm eastman color neg
Aspect ratio
4/3