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Spear Rack of Governor-General Jean Chretien Baud, c. 1834 (teak and brass)
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Spear Rack of Governor-General Jean Chretien Baud, c. 1834 (teak and brass)
5043023 Spear Rack of Governor-General Jean Chretien Baud, c.1834 (teak and brass) by Indonesian; 171x141 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Most were presented to Baron Baud, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies in 1834. The Java War (1825-1830) between the Dutch and the Java princes, cost the lives of 200, 000 Javanese and 15, 000 Dutchmen. Because unrest remained in parts of Java, Baud went on an inspection tour in 1834 when he received weapons, traditional symbols of power, from local rulers as a token of their (extorted) loyalty to the Dutch government.)
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This print showcases the "Spear Rack of Governor-General Jean Chretien Baud" from 1834, a remarkable piece made of teak and brass. Housed in the prestigious Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, this artifact holds great historical significance. The spear rack was presented to Baron Baud, who served as the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies during a tumultuous period known as the Java War (1825-1830). This conflict resulted in immense loss of life, with 200,000 Javanese and 15,000 Dutchmen losing their lives. Even after the war ended, unrest persisted in certain parts of Java. In an effort to assert control and demonstrate loyalty to the Dutch government, local rulers gifted weapons - traditional symbols of power - to Baud during his inspection tour in 1834. These weapons were obtained through various means including coercion. Measuring an impressive 171x141 cm, this spear rack stands as a testament to both colonial rule and resistance within Indonesia's complex history. It serves as a reminder of how power dynamics played out during that era. Through this print by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, viewers are transported back in time to witness a tangible relic that embodies not only artistic craftsmanship but also political maneuvering within the context of Dutch colonialism.
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