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Tools and accessories of the natives of Brazil
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Tools and accessories of the natives of Brazil
Tools and accessories of the natives of Brazil.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840
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Accessories Anthropology Brazil Completegalleryofpeoplesintruepictures Ethnography Friedrichwilhelmgoedsche Knife Natives Necklace Palm Tools Disks
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This handcolored lithograph, titled "Natives of Brazil," is an intriguing glimpse into the tools and accessories of the indigenous people of Brazil during the early 19th century. The image is taken from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, published between 1835 and 1840. The natives in this print are depicted wearing various items that were essential to their daily lives. A woman in the foreground wears a palm leaf papoose, a traditional carrier for infants, while a man behind her holds a bonetool, used for shaping and smoothing the top of the head. Other tools and accessories include animal teeth used as pendants in necklaces, ear and lip disks, a woven apron, a bag, and a feather hat. The man in the center of the print is adorned with a necklace made of beads and shells, as well as a neckcord. He holds a knife in one hand, which was likely used for hunting and preparing food. The woman in the background carries a bag on her back, which may have been used for gathering or storing items. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into the material culture of the indigenous people of Brazil during a time when European influence was beginning to shape their traditions. Ethnographers and anthropologists have long been drawn to such images as valuable sources of information about the customs, costumes, and history of various cultures around the world. Today, they continue to be important resources for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the rich diversity of human cultures.
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