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[Sumatra dances] (Motion picture)

Title
[Sumatra dances] (Motion picture)
Publication
1938.

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Film, slide, etc.Use in library *MGZHB 12-1954Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
  • De Maré, Rolf, 1888-1964
  • Holt, Claire
  • Evert, Hans
Description
1 reel (32 min., 1130 ft.) : si. at sd. speed, b&w with color sequences.; 16 mm.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Dansmuseet, Stockholm. Claire Holt Collection.
Subject
  • Motion pictures. Sumatra dances
  • Dance > Sumatra
  • Simalungun (Indonesian people)
  • Batak (Indonesian people)
  • Courting dances
  • Pencak silat
  • Bird dances
  • Harvest dances
Credits (note)
  • Produced and directed by Rolf de Maré during a visit to the Netherlands East Indies in 1938. Text, in French, written by Claire Holt. Photography by Hans Evert.
Contents
Danses de fêtes et danses populaires des Simaloungoun Batak. Includes the Hundul-hundul, Batara guru, Saksak Pariban, Sitiotio, Taleppong, Silakkitang (courting dance), Hurtak-hurtak, Porang (pentjak), and Panabsab. - Nias: Danses Guerrières aux villages Bawomatalouo et Hilisimaetano. Various warrior and combat dances including Fahidjale, Maluaya, Faluya zanocho, and Foalo. - Nias: Danses de femmes au village Lahousa Idanotai. Includes Fanari Moyo (buzzard dance), Fanari Katawaena (bird dance), Fanari Ndramatua (funeral dance), Fanona, and Mogaele (harvest dance)
Call Number
*MGZHB 12-1954
OCLC
NYPY827034593-F
Title
[Sumatra dances] (Motion picture)
Imprint
1938.
Credits
Produced and directed by Rolf de Maré during a visit to the Netherlands East Indies in 1938. Text, in French, written by Claire Holt. Photography by Hans Evert.
Summary
Summary: Traditional dances of the Simelungun Batak people of Sumatra performed by Tuan Anggi and dancers of the Bandjar Hanopan, and dances of Nias Island, Western Sumatra.
Local Subject
Motion pictures. Sumatra dances.
Dance -- Sumatra.
Simalungun (Indonesian people)
Batak (Indonesian people)
Courting dances.
Pencak silat.
Bird dances.
Harvest dances.
Added Author
De Maré, Rolf, 1888-1964. Producer. Director
Holt, Claire. Author
Evert, Hans. Photographer
Research Call Number
*MGZHB 12-1954
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