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Native American wigwam, Canadian house
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Native American wigwam, Canadian house
Structures of the Native Americans and Canadians. A Canadian loghouse at right and hut or Vig-Wam (wigwam) at left. Man smoking a pipe watching a pot on a fire, with fish and birds hanging above, musket at left. Couple with baby in papoose. Casa Canadiane. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1837
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "Casa Canadiane," showcases the striking contrast between the dwellings of Native Americans and Canadians during the early 19th century. On the left, a Native American wigwam, or wig-wam, is depicted with a man sitting inside, smoking a pipe and watching a pot simmering over an open fire. Above him, fish and birds are hung to dry. At the right, a Canadian loghouse stands proudly, with a couple and their baby in a papoose peering out of a window. The intricate details of this illustration transport us back in time, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of these distinct cultures. The wigwam, a traditional Native American structure, is characterized by its conical shape and wooden framework, covered with bark or mats. In contrast, the Canadian loghouse, with its rectangular shape and vertical logs, represents the European influence on Canadian architecture. The engraving, taken from Giulio Ferrario's "Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World," published in Florence in 1837, also highlights other elements of both cultures. For instance, the Native American interior includes a mount with a cross, possibly representing the influence of European missionaries. Meanwhile, the Canadian scene features a musket leaning against the wall, reflecting the military presence in the region. The illustration also includes elements of religious symbolism, such as a chapel with a Calvary mount and a pilgrim on the horizon, suggesting a connection to the Holy Land or the Ottoman Empire. Overall, this image offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and cultural diversity of North America during the 19th century.
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