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Album of the Isle of Pines, construction of a straw hut by the deportees, 1878-79 (litho)
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Album of the Isle of Pines, construction of a straw hut by the deportees, 1878-79 (litho)
661408 Album of the Isle of Pines, construction of a straw hut by the deportees, 1878-79 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: Ile des Pins, construction d une paillotte a la deportation; album made by the deportees as an evidence of what they saw on the island; Nouvelle Caledonie; Nouvelle-Caledonie; Leonce Rousset directeur; editor; litho Hocquard; drawing by J. Loth; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22955816
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Album Banana Tree Caledonian Communard Communards Commune Constructing Department Deportation Deportee Deportees Fence Hard Labour Huts Isle Of Pines Journal Labourers Labouring Melanesia Melanesian New Caledonia Overseas Pacific Ocean Penal Colony Pick Pickaxe Territory Thatch Thatched Thatching Timber Weekly Labourer Straw Hut
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This lithograph from the 19th century showcases the construction of a straw hut on the Isle of Pines, a remote island off the coast of New Caledonia. The image is part of an album created by deportees as evidence of their experiences on the island. The scene depicts a group of laborers diligently working together to build this traditional Melanesian structure. With pickaxes in hand and determination in their eyes, these workers construct a fence around the hut using timber sourced from the lush surroundings. A banana tree stands tall nearby, providing shade and sustenance for those living in this penal colony. The image offers insight into colonialism and hard labor endured by these deportees who were sent to this far-flung territory by French authorities. Despite their circumstances, there is a sense of community among them as they collaborate on this project. The intricate details captured in this engraving highlight not only the physicality involved in constructing such huts but also showcase elements unique to Melanesian culture. The thatched roof, made with skillful thatching techniques, adds authenticity to this depiction. As we gaze upon this historical print, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand how these resilient individuals built homes amidst challenging conditions. It serves as both a testament to human resilience and an important record documenting life on Isle of Pines during that era.
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