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Group of Natives of New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
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Group of Natives of New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Group of Natives of New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin
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1870s Bates Henry Walter Bates Hw Cassell Petter Galpin Henry Walter Bates Hw Bates Illustrated Travels Indigenous People Kanak Melanesia Melanesian New Caledonia Melanesia Oceania New Caledonian Petter And Galpin Sitting On The Ground Tribe Tribespeople Cassell
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This photograph, titled 'Group of Natives of New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia,' dates back to the 1870s and is an intriguing glimpse into the lives of the indigenous Kanak people of New Caledonia during the late 19th century. The image was published in 'Illustrated Travels' by Henry Walter Bates, a British author and naturalist, in the book 'New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands' by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin. The photograph depicts a group of Kanak men and women, seated on the forest floor, looking directly at the camera with an air of curiosity and unpretentiousness. Their direct gaze adds an intimate and personal connection to the image, as they invite the viewer into their world. The women wear traditional clothing, adorned with shells and other natural materials, while the men are bare-chested, wearing only loincloths. The lush, green forest setting further emphasizes the connection between the people and their environment. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the Kanak people, who have inhabited New Caledonia for thousands of years before European colonization. It also serves as a testament to the power of photography to capture and preserve moments in history, allowing future generations to learn and appreciate the diversity and complexity of human experiences. Despite the unknown creator of this photograph, it remains an important historical document, providing valuable insights into the lives of the indigenous people of New Caledonia during a pivotal period in their history.
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