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OSTRICH HUNT WITH BOLAS
Three men pursue an ostrich across the pampas of South America, hoping to catch it with a bolas - a kind of weighted lasso. Date: 1894
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1894 Bolas Catch Hoping Hunt Kind Lasso Ostrich Pampas Pursue Weighted
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An Exhilarating Ostrich Hunt in the Pampas of South America, 1894: Three Determined Men in Pursuit with Bolas This evocative photograph captures the thrill and excitement of an ostrich hunt in the vast and untamed pampas of South America, as three intrepid hunters pursue their quarry with the skillful use of bolas. Dressed in the practical attire of the day, the men are focused and determined, their eyes fixed on the agile ostrich as it dashes across the sun-scorched plains. The ostrich, the largest living bird, was a prized game animal in South America during the late 19th century. Hunting these birds was a popular pastime for the wealthy and adventurous, who traveled from far and wide to experience the thrill of the chase. The use of bolas, a type of weighted lasso, was a common hunting method due to the ostrich's speed and agility. The hunters would throw the bolas, which were made of heavy stones or metal balls attached to long ropes, in the air and then release them just before the ostrich passed beneath. The weights would ensnare the bird's legs, bringing it to a sudden and unexpected halt. The photograph, taken in 1894, is a testament to the rich and diverse hunting traditions of South America and the adventurous spirit of those who sought to conquer the natural world. The vast expanse of the pampas, with its endless rolling hills and open skies, provides a stunning backdrop to this thrilling scene of man and nature in perfect harmony.
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