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Catalogue Number: NFB527135
Producer: National Film Board Of Canada
Producing Agencies: National Film Board of Canada (Montreal), Office national du film du Canada (Montreal)
Subject: Arts, Canadian Social Studies, Documentary, First Nations Studies, Indigenous Peoples
Language: English
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 1979
Running Time: 1:00
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Canada Vignettes: Indian Pipe - DVD
Catalogue Number: NFB527135
Producer: National Film Board Of Canada
Producing Agencies: National Film Board of Canada (Montreal), Office national du film du Canada (Montreal)
Subject: Arts, Canadian Social Studies, Documentary, First Nations Studies, Indigenous Peoples
Language: English
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 1979
Running Time: 1:00
Click here for pricing
This carved ritual pipe from the Plains First Nations culture depicts the act of creation, alive in stone, Mother Earth in the embrace of Father Sky. Integral to the all-important sacred ceremonies, this personal possession expresses in strong imagery the vigor and joy of life itself.