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Fine Art Print : A Cannibal Feast, Charles E Gordon Frazer
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A Cannibal Feast, Charles E Gordon Frazer
A Cannibal Feast on the island of Tanna in the New Hebrides, by Charles E Gordon Frazer (1863-1899)
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Anthropology Antipodes Australasia Cannibal Cannibalism Cannibals Ethnographic Ethnography Ethnology Feast Figures Forest Frazer Gordon Gruesome Hebrides Human Naked Natives Pacific Rite Savage Tropical Vanuatu Victim Victims Antipodean Ethnological Tanna
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of the unknown with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This mesmerizing piece, titled "A Cannibal Feast" by Charles E Gordon Frazer, transports you to a far-off land and a time long past. Captured on the island of Tanna in the New Hebrides, this evocative image invites you to witness a moment frozen in time. With its rich, intriguing history and stunning detail, this print is an essential addition to any art collection. Acquire your very own piece of history and ignite your imagination with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.4cm x 17.7cm (14.3" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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A Cannibal Feast on the Island of Tanna in the New Hebrides" is a captivating and thought-provoking ethnographic photograph taken by Charles E. Gordon Frazer in the late 19th century. The image depicts a gruesome scene of a cannibal feast, a traditional ritual practiced by the natives of Tanna, an island in the South Pacific's New Hebrides archipelago. The photograph captures a group of men and women, their bodies adorned with intricate tattoos and adornments, gathered around a large wooden table. The table is laden with the remains of a human sacrifice, the victim's limbs and torso visible among the various fruits, vegetables, and other foodstuffs. The trees and foliage of the tropical forest in the background add to the sense of otherworldliness and primal energy. Charles E. Gordon Frazer, a Scottish photographer, traveled extensively throughout the Australasian region, documenting the diverse cultures and traditions of the people he encountered. This photograph, taken in 1899, is a testament to the rich ethnographic and anthropological history of the South Pacific. The practice of cannibalism was a common theme in European explorers' and travelers' accounts of the Pacific Islands, and it continues to fascinate and intrigue us today. However, it is important to remember that this photograph, like all ethnographic images, is a snapshot of a specific moment in time and should be viewed within the cultural and historical context of the people and place it depicts. The image is a stark reminder of the complex and often controversial history of human interaction and exploration in the Pacific region, and it serves as an important reminder of the need to respect and preserve the diverse cultures and traditions that continue to thrive in this part of the world.
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