Selkup Man (North Siberia minority) shows work
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Selkup Man (North Siberia minority) shows work
Selkup Man (North Siberia minority) shows work with wooden hand-made tool (for drilling wood and bone). early spring, taiga-forest; North Tumen region, Russia. Tamelkin family - lives traditional ways on the bank of river Hudosey, a tributary of river Taz, in a traditional dug-out home
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In this evocative photograph, a Selkup man from the North Siberian minority is captured in the act of working, using a wooden hand-made tool to drill wood and bone in the early spring taiga forest of the North Tumen region, Russia. The Selkup people, also known as the Taz Yenisey or Taz Russians, are an indigenous ethnic group who have lived in the Arctic region for centuries, preserving their traditional ways of life. The man in the image wears a thick fur hat and coat, bundled up against the cold, as he focuses intently on his work. The background shows the vast expanse of the taiga forest, with its conifer trees reaching towards the sky. The river Hudosey, a tributary that flows into the Taz, can be seen in the distance. The Selkup man uses a simple yet effective tool, handcrafted from wood, to drill holes in the wood and bone. This tool is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Selkup people, who have adapted to the harsh Arctic climate and relied on the natural resources of their environment to survive. The Selkup people have a rich history and culture, with a strong connection to the land and the natural world. They have traditionally lived in dug-out homes along the banks of rivers and lakes, and have hunted, fished, and gathered berries and herbs to sustain themselves. Despite the challenges of living in such a remote and inhospitable region, the Selkup people have managed to preserve their unique way of life, passing down their traditions from one generation to the next. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Selkup man, as he goes about his work in the beautiful yet unforgiving taiga forest of North Siberia. It is a reminder of the resilience and adaptability of indigenous peoples, and the importance of preserving their cultures and traditions for future generations.
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