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Americae Tertia Pars, the prisoner in the middle of the native Indian village
XIR902323 " Americae Tertia Pars", the prisoner in the middle of the native Indian village (page 353), 1562 (colour engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes, France; (add.info.: " Americae Tertia Pars". Le Prisonnier au milieu du village des indiens (page 353)
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Media ID 12946046
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Braiding Colonisation Discovering Documenting Enclosure Monkey Native American Indian New World Parrot Natives Prisoner
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This print titled "Americae Tertia Pars, the prisoner in the middle of the native Indian village" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by Theodore de Bry in 1562, this colour engraving captures the essence of early encounters between European colonizers and Native American tribes. In this scene, we find ourselves amidst a vibrant Native Indian village. The focal point is a captured prisoner who stands at the center, surrounded by curious onlookers from the tribe. This image serves as a visual documentation of an era marked by exploration and colonization. The intricate details within this artwork transport us to North America during the 16th century. We observe women braiding their hair while others stand nude within an enclosure. A monkey perches atop one woman's shoulder while a parrot adds bursts of color to the composition. Through this engraving, we witness both curiosity and tension between different cultures coming together for perhaps the first time. It offers us insight into how these early interactions shaped history and influenced future relationships between Europeans and Native Americans. As we delve into this historical artifact, let it serve as a reminder of our collective past – one that encourages reflection on cultural exchange, discovery, and colonization during that transformative period known as "the New World. "
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