Marius Barbeau et l'art totémique (1959)
• January 1st, 1959 • 0h 29min
Documentary
Overview
Ethnologist Marius Barbeau introduces us to indigenous mythology. Masks, dances, songs, and totems are used to give the audience a highly suggestive representation of the "biblical" history (Mr. Barbeau's word) of Indigenous tribes.
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