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Pair of Laplanders: photograph preserved in the Ethnological Museum of Scandinavia
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Pair of Laplanders: photograph preserved in the Ethnological Museum of Scandinavia
Pair of Laplanders: photograph preserved in the Ethnological Museum of Scandinavia Europe Scandinavia. Date of Photograph:1900 ca
Eurenius, N. A. & P. L. Quist
FVQ-F-085677-0000
Media ID 33291622
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Asiatic Populations Masculine Sled Tradional Zoology And Zootechnics By Land Ethnography And Folklore Mongol On The Road Population And Nationality Reindeer Samis
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This photograph, preserved in the Ethnological Museum of Scandinavia, takes us back in time to the early 1900s and introduces us to a fascinating pair of Laplanders. The image showcases two individuals from this indigenous community, proudly posing for the camera. Dressed in traditional attire, these Laplanders exude a sense of cultural richness and heritage. Their clothing reflects their connection with nature and their reliance on reindeer herding as a way of life. With their masculine features highlighted by the portrait's composition, they embody strength and resilience. The presence of a sled hints at their nomadic lifestyle, suggesting that this snapshot was taken during one of their journeys across vast Scandinavian landscapes. It is through land transportation that they navigate these terrains with grace and expertise. As we delve deeper into this photograph's details, it becomes apparent that it holds more than just aesthetic value. It offers insights into zoology and zootechnics as well as anthropology and ethnography. The Samis - an Asiatic population known for its close ties to reindeer husbandry - are represented here, shedding light on both population dynamics and national identity within Europe's diverse tapestry. Photographers Eurenius N. A. & P. L Quist have skillfully captured not only an exquisite moment frozen in time but also an entire culture encapsulated within a single frame. This print serves as a testament to the importance of preserving historical records like these photographs so that future generations can appreciate the beauty and complexity found within different societies around the world.
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