| TWO MINUTES IN SUMATRA A brief look at the island of Nias, off the coast of Sumatra in the Dutch East Indies. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7228 |
| Catalog #: | 51259 | |
| Clip Number: | 51259-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PT 398 | |
| Timecode: | 01:07:35 - 01:08:44 | |
| Location: | Sumatra, Dutch East Indies. | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Traditional / Cultural CULTURAL GROUPS: Oceania ( Austronesian ) LOCATIONS/SOUTHEAST ASIA: Indonesia (Dutch East Indies) | |
| Description: | TWO MINUTES IN SUMATRA A brief look at the island of Nias, off the coast of Sumatra in the Dutch East Indies. Nias, off the coast of Sumatra, Dutch East Indies. Various shots of village houses and carved stonework in the area. We see the Chief's House in the centre of the village; a large imposing building with large tree-trunk beams. Numerous locals sit on the porch and steps of the house. A carved dragon denotes that sacrificed slaves were buried there. | |
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