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Man and woman of Congo, Africa, 1818
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Man and woman of Congo, Africa, 1818
Man and woman of Congo or Lower Guinea, Africa, 1818. The man wears a conical hat, and the woman a striped shawl and skirt. 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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1818 Anne Arrow Congo Countries Descriptions Educational Folk Geographical Geography Georgian Present Principal Quiver Regency Skirt Tanzania Tutor Venning Woven
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created in 1818 by Mary Anne Vennings for her educational book "A Geographical Present: Being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World," offers a glimpse into the lives of the people of the Congo region in Africa during the early 19th century. The image features a man and a woman, both dressed in traditional attire representative of the Jagga, Monoemugi, or Chaga people, who inhabited the areas of present-day Congo, Tanzania, and northern Zambia. The man is depicted wearing a conical hat, a distinctive feature of many African cultures, and carrying a bow, quiver, and arrows, suggesting his role as a hunter. His body is adorned with intricate patterns, possibly indicating his tribal affiliations or social status. The woman, dressed in a striped shawl and skirt, cradles a large basket on her head, a common method of carrying heavy loads in African cultures. Her hair is styled in an elaborate, braided configuration, and she wears multiple necklaces and bracelets, further emphasizing her adornment. The image is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Congo region and the intricacies of its people's daily lives. Mary Anne Vennings, an accomplished author, tutor, and writer, meticulously documented these details, providing a valuable record of this era for future generations.
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