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Girl of Timor in sarong carrying water with a yoke
Canda, young Malay girl of Timor in sarong carrying water with a yoke. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Nicolas Martin Petit from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R. Ackermann, London, 1824
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Asiatic Australasia Ethnology Frederic Holland Malay Nationality Pacific Sarong Shoberl Timor Yoke
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "Canda, a young Malay girl of Timor in sarong carrying water with a yoke," is an ethnographic illustration from Frederic Shoberl's renowned publication, "The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland." Published in London in 1824 by R. Ackermann, this work showcases intricately detailed engravings of various people, tribes, races, and nationalities from the Pacific Asia and Australasia regions. The image portrays a young girl from Timor, an island located in the Indonesian archipelago, carrying a large wooden yoke laden with water containers on her shoulders. The girl is dressed in a traditional sarong, a length of fabric that is wrapped around the waist and draped over one shoulder, leaving the other shoulder bare. The intricate patterns and vibrant colors of her sarong stand out against the lush, green background. The use of a yoke to carry water was a common practice in many Asian cultures, and this image provides a glimpse into the daily life of the people of Timor during the early 19th century. The meticulous hand-coloring of the engraving adds depth and richness to the image, making it a fascinating and visually stunning representation of the diverse and complex cultures of the Pacific Asia and Australasia regions.
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