| DIAMOND MINE IN SIERRA LEONE Diamond diggers at work in Siera Leone | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 8837 |
| Catalog #: | 79747 | |
| Clip Number: | 79747-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 3715 B | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Sierra Leone | |
| Year Shot: | 1961 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY/MINING: Gems, Diamonds LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Sierra Leone | |
| Description: | DIAMOND MINING IN SIERRA LEONE Diamond diggers at work in Siera Leone Sierra Leone. Various shots of the black men shovelling earth and sieving water looking for diamonds. Several good shots of the men smiling into camera. Several close up shots of the men looking though sand to find a small diamond. Close up shot of a small diamond on the man's palm. Close up shot of the diamond between man's fingers. More shots of the men and very young boys ( child labor ) looking for diamonds in water. Various shots of the men bringing their finds to a small office where a man inspects and sorts diamonds. Various close up shots of the men trading in diamonds. More shots of the people working in diamond mine. Various air shots of the river and surrounding area where diamonds are likely to be found. | |
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