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Antique Framed Print : Caribbean millet brew, 16th century
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Caribbean millet brew, 16th century
Caribbean millet brew. 16th-century artwork of Caribbean women spitting saliva into tubs of millet and roots to aid fermentation. The form of millet is called auaty, and the brew is called cahouin. Artwork from Cosmographie universelle (1575) by the French explorer and writer Andre Thevet (1516-1590). This book described the history and geography of the lands in which Thevet had travelled. The two volumes and four tomes contain over 1000 pages divided into 23 books. This woodcut is from chapter V of book XXI
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1500s 1575 16th Century Alcoholic Andre Thevet Anthropological Anthropology Book 21 Brewing Caribbean Cosmographie Universelle Crop Drink Ethnic Ethnographic Ethnography Fermented Fermenting French Indigenous Local Mediaeval Medieval Middle Ages Millet Native Natural History North American Roots Saliva Traditional Tribal Vegetables Woodcut Carib Caribe Chapter 5 Spit Spitting Vats Virgins
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 20.5cm (9.6" x 8.1")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a 16th-century artwork depicting the fascinating process of Caribbean millet brew production. In this historical illustration, we witness indigenous Caribbean women engaging in a unique ritual to aid fermentation. The women are shown spitting saliva into tubs filled with millet and roots, contributing to the transformation of these ingredients into the renowned cahouin brew. The artwork is extracted from "Cosmographie universelle" (1575), an extensive book by French explorer and writer Andre Thevet that delves into the history and geography of his travels. This woodcut specifically belongs to chapter V of book XXI, showcasing Thevet's exploration of North America during the Middle Ages. The image provides valuable insights into both cultural practices and natural history. It highlights the traditional brewing techniques employed by native Caribbean communities centuries ago, shedding light on their deep connection with their environment and local crops such as auaty millet. Todd-White Art Photography has skillfully captured this monochrome woodcut, allowing us to appreciate its intricate details while preserving its historical significance. Through this photograph, viewers can immerse themselves in a moment frozen in time - witnessing how human ingenuity transformed simple ingredients through fermentation processes long before modern technology emerged.
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