Ik Film Study, 1964-1965
Scope and Contents
Includes edited film shot among the Ik, a formerly nomadic hunting and gathering people of northeast Uganda. Film depicts the fragmentation of Ik life caused by drought and displacement from their traditional hunting territory. Footage includes Ik homesteads, woman carving a calabash and churning milk, scenes of agricultural practices, and interactions with the pastoralist Turkana with whom the Ik traditionally had relations as both part-time cattle herders and raiders.
DVD user copies in box 47.
Dates
- Creation: 1964-1986
Creator
- From the Collection: Towles, Joseph A. (Person)
- From the Collection: Turnbull, Colin M. (Person)
Language of Materials
Material is in English
Conditions Governing Access
Originals of the film studies are housed at the Smithsonian. VHS user copies are available for Avery researchers.
Extent
From the Series: 10.25 linear feet
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
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