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Australian corobboree at Coollaminga; A ride across the frontier of Victoria, 1875. Creator: Philip A. Eagle
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Australian corobboree at Coollaminga; A ride across the frontier of Victoria, 1875. Creator: Philip A. Eagle
Australian corobboree at Coollaminga; A ride across the frontier of Victoria, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
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This photograph, titled "Australian Corroboree at Coollaminga; A Ride Across the Frontier of Victoria," was created by English photographer Philip A. Eagle in 1875. The image is taken from Henry Walter Bates' "Illustrated Travels," published by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin in London around 1880. The photograph depicts an Aboriginal corroboree, a traditional Australian Indigenous gathering for ceremonial dancing and music, taking place at Coollaminga in Victoria, Australia. The night scene is illuminated by the flickering light of a bonfire, casting long shadows on the faces of the Aboriginal men and women gathered around it. The men, dressed in body paint and adorned with feathers and other natural decorations, engage in a dance, while the women and children watch from the sidelines. The photograph provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Indigenous people of Australia, a people who were, at the time, being displaced from their lands and assimilated into European society. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of these ceremonies in preserving the traditions and identity of Indigenous communities. The photograph's composition is masterful, with the bonfire acting as a focal point that draws the viewer's attention to the central action of the corroboree. The use of photography adds to the timeless and ethereal quality of the image, transporting us back to a different era and offering a window into the past.
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