Q'eros: the Shape of Survival
odd: label: Local Number
content: HSFA 1993.20.3
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Cohen, John, 1932-2019
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content: John Cohen films
physdesc: label: Extent
content: Film reels (color sound; 1908 feet)
unitdate: label: Date
content: 1979
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Human Studies Film Archives
objectType: label: Type
content: Archival materials
label: Type
content: Film reels
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: Edited film depicts the way of life among the Q'eros Indians of Peru who have lived in the Andes for more than 2,000 years. Film presnts Q'eros music in its religious and shepherding functions and shows weaving as an elemental part of everyday life. Footage also includes scenes of farming, herding, and playing music.