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Costumes de Différents Pays, Negre Circoncis de Bar, Près Gorée, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
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Costumes de Différents Pays, Negre Circoncis de Bar, Près Gorée, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Negre Circoncis de Bar, Pres Goree, c1797
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Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Negre Circoncis de Bar, Près Gorée' (Different Costumes of the Negroes of Bar, Near Gorée), is an engraving by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse, created around 1797. This historic artwork is a significant contribution to the ethnographic and anthropological records of the 18th century, providing a glimpse into the clothing and customs of the African people, specifically those residing near Gorée, Senegal. The image depicts a full-length portrait of a circumcised African man, standing with his legs apart and his hands on his hips. He wears a grass skirt, adorned with intricate patterns, and a colorful headdress, which is topped with a pair of horns. The man's chest is bare, and he is shown with his arms tanned and muscular, suggesting his physical strength and vitality. The background of the engraving is a simple, hand-tinted landscape, featuring a geographical feature that is believed to be the coastline of Gorée, Dakar, Senegal. The title of the work, 'Negre Circoncis de Bar, Près Gorée,' translates to 'Circumcised Negro of Bar, Near Gorée,' indicating that the subject of the portrait was likely a member of an indigenous community that practiced circumcision as a rite of passage. This artwork is an essential piece of heritage art, showcasing the rich cultural diversity of Africa during the 18th century. It is a testament to the importance of recording and preserving the clothing, customs, and traditions of different peoples, and it continues to be a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the history and anthropology of Africa and its people.
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