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Khoikhoi man and woman, South Africa, 1818
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Khoikhoi man and woman, South Africa, 1818
Khoikhoi man and woman, South Africa, 1818. They wear animal skins and woven skirts and stand in front of huts covered in animal hides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton, Harvey and Darton, London, 1818. Venning wrote educational books on geography, conchology and mineralogy in the early 19th century
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, taken from Mary Anne Venning's 'A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World' published in London in 1818, offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the Khoikhoi people of South Africa during the early 19th century. The image features a Khoikhoi man and woman, both dressed in traditional attire. The man wears an animal skin draped around his waist and shoulders, while the woman dons a woven skirt made from reeds or grasses, adorned with a belt made of animal skins. They stand proudly in front of their huts, which are covered in animal hides, providing shelter and insulation against the elements. Mary Anne Venning was a prolific writer and educator of the Regency and Georgian periods, known for her works on geography, conchology, and mineralogy. Her publications aimed to provide accurate and detailed descriptions of various countries and cultures around the world, making them invaluable resources for those seeking knowledge and understanding of different lands and peoples. The Khoikhoi, also known as the Hottentots, were an indigenous people of Southern Africa, primarily living in the areas of present-day Namibia and the Western Cape of South Africa. They were known for their semi-nomadic lifestyle, which revolved around herding cattle and goats, and their distinctive language, which was distinct from the Bantu languages spoken by other African peoples. This image provides a fascinating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the daily lives and traditions of the Khoikhoi people during a time when European exploration and colonization were beginning to reshape the landscape of Africa. The intricate details of the engraving, from the textures of the animal skins to the patterns of the woven skirts, serve as a testament to the skill and artistry of the engraver, as well as the meticulous research and dedication of Mary Anne Venning in documenting the world around her.
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