Primitive Collection (page 96)

Steam Bath 1658
A primitive steam bath

Compression of Head
Compression of the head: a child, wrapped in swaddling clothes, fixed under a head press

S American Rope Bridge
A rope bridge over a river at the entrance to a lake in the South American countryside, drawn by Alexander von Humboldt during his travels

Ancient Mexican Bridge
Ancient bridge in Tlascala province, Mexico

Bridge of Boats, India
A floating bridge, formed with boats, across the Indus at Khushal Garh

Harvesting in India - 1
INDIA - Primitive methods are still in use. The reaping hook has not been superseded by modern harvesting machines, owing to the multitudes of penny-a-day laborers

Bible-Bringers
The Primitive Reformers to whom (under GOD) we are indepted for the Glorious Light of the Gospel (which the Pope and his companions cannot blow out...)

Ascension of Life
THE ASCENSION OF LIFE from primitive sea-creatures via dinosaurs and apes to creations crowning glory - you and me !

Narrow Plank Bridge
Though rudimentary in design, this bridge, consisting of a single wooden plank, provides the pedestrian with a simple yet efficaceous means of traversing a narrow stream

Peruvian Rope Bridges
Three different kinds of rope bridge : apart from the usual walk-across type with its handrails on either side, there is a kind for carrying animals and a hammock variety

Rushlight Holder
An old English Rushlight Holder, a relic of the days when the pith of rushes was used as a primitive candle

Primitive Firemaking
Our first ancestors made fire by rubbing sticks together : they used fire for heating, cooking and toolmaking

Stone Age Silex
Primitive craftsmanship - making and polishing silex at Pressigny, probably during the late Stone Age

Astronomy / 13th Century
Observing the heavens with primitive instruments

15th Century Carriage 2
A French noblewoman rides in a rather primitive and probably very uncomfortable carriage

BOOMERANG An Australian native demonstrates his skill

Primitive Bread Making
Primitive bread-making in the Stone Age (Palaeolithic era)

Weapons / Primitive
BOOMERANG used by an Australian aborigine

Inca High Festival of the Sun
The first day of the High Festival of the Sun -- the Incas offer a bowl of liquor for the Sun to drink

Incas in Peru worshipping the Sun by make offerings to it

Las Cases reproaches Peruvians for sacrificing children
Las Casas reproaches Peruvians at Guacheta for sacrificing children to their gods

Natives of Florida sacrificing babies to their king
Natives of Florida sacrifice their first-born babies to their king, shocking a French witness

WOAD
Pict warrior dressed in woad

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Step back in time and explore the captivating world of our primitive ancestors. From the HMS Beagle Ship that carried Darwin on his groundbreaking voyage to the humble Cottage of Alfred Wallis in St Ives, Cornwall, these remnants tell tales of a bygone era. Delve into the depths of history as you witness the awe-inspiring Lascaux cave paintings depicting majestic bulls and horses, their copyright protected by aA Collection Ltd. Journey further into ancient times with an intriguing glimpse at Ireland's Cork through a 1633 map, offering insights into forgotten landscapes. Witness primitive men armed with spears hunting down a glyptodon, showcasing their resourcefulness and survival instincts. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Mursi tribe captured in Picture No. 10766504; their traditions echoing those passed down through generations. Marvel at intricate artwork revealing the medulla oblongata within our brains, reminding us of our primal origins. Explore cave art masterpieces like never before – from bison adorning Nave at Lascaux to prehistoric handprints preserved within Pech Merle cave in France. Witness Neanderthal man come to life for the first time through Frantisek Kupka's drawing based on Marcellin Boule's reconstruction from La Chapelle-aux-Saints skeleton discovered in 1908. Finally, let your imagination run wild as you encounter running deer immortalized on walls within Cave of Lascaux. These glimpses into our primitive past ignite curiosity about where we came from and how far we've come since then. They remind us that even amidst technological advancements and modernity, there is something fascinatingly raw about our roots that continues to captivate us today.