Canada Vignettes: Indian Pipe

Canada Vignettes: Indian Pipe

1979
1min

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 vigour and joy of life itself.

Canada Vignettes: Indian Pipe

Storyline

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 vigour and joy of life itself.
    Released
    January 1979
    Runtime
    1min
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    ONF | NFB
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