Libyan peoples, 17th century
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Libyan peoples, 17th century
Libyan peoples. 17th-century artwork showing Libyans (men and a child) crossing the desert on camels (top) and Libyan women (with a child) gathering fish and ostrich eggs (bottom). The archaic spelling Lybiens is at top. This engraving is from Book I of Voyages en Afrique, Asie, Indes orientales et occidentales (1617) by the French explorer Jean Mocquet (1575-c.1617). This 442-page work, divided into six books, described Mocquets travels in Africa, Asia, and the West and East Indies
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1600s 1617 17th Century Africa African Anthropological Anthropology Babies Baby Book 1 Book I Camel Camels Child Children Culture Desert Eggs Engraving Ethnic Ethnographic Ethnography Family French Gathering Indigenous Infant Infants Libya Libyan Local Native North Africa North African Traveling Travelling Tribal Women Asie Hunter Gatherers Ostrich Egg
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 17th century, showcasing the lives of Libyan people in exquisite detail. The artwork, engraved by French explorer Jean Mocquet, offers a glimpse into the rich culture and history of this North African region. In the top half of the engraving, we witness a group of Libyan men and a child traversing the vast desert on their trusty camels. Their journey symbolizes resilience and adaptability in an unforgiving environment. Meanwhile, at the bottom half, Libyan women are depicted gathering fish and ostrich eggs with their little ones by their side. This scene highlights their resourcefulness as hunter-gatherers and showcases their deep connection with nature. The monochrome illustration transports us to a time long gone, where indigenous communities thrived amidst challenging circumstances. It serves as a valuable anthropological artifact that sheds light on traditional practices such as tribal life and food gathering techniques. Todd-White Art Photography has beautifully captured this historical gem from Mocquet's book "Voyages en Afrique, Asie, Indes orientales et occidentales". Through this photo print, we are invited to appreciate not only the intricate details but also gain insight into Libya's past through artistry and exploration.
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