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New Caledonian Flute Player; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
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New Caledonian Flute Player; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
New Caledonian Flute Player; 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 Bare Chested Barechested Bates Henry Walter Bates Hw Cassell Petter Galpin Flautist Flute Player Flutist Henry Walter Bates Hw Bates Illustrated Travels Indigenous People Kanak Melanesia Melanesian New Caledonia Melanesia Oceania New Caledonian Petter And Galpin Semi Dress Semi Naked Semi Nude Tribe Tribesman Cassell Young Man
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New Caledonian Flute Player; Some Account of New Caledonia," is an intriguing photograph from the late 1870s, taken during Henry Walter Bates' travels to New Caledonia. The image, published in Bates' book "Illustrated Travels," offers a captivating glimpse into the culture and people of this South Pacific island. The photograph features a young New Caledonian man, dressed only in a loincloth, playing a flute. His bare chest is adorned with intricate tattoos, a common practice among the indigenous Kanak people of New Caledonia. The man's intense gaze and focused expression convey a deep connection to the music he is creating. New Caledonia, located in the Melanesian region of the Pacific Ocean, was a French colony during this time, and Bates was a British travel writer and naturalist. His account of New Caledonia, published in 1875, was one of the first detailed descriptions of the island and its people in English. The photograph is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of New Caledonia and the Melanesian region. The man's semi-naked appearance and the use of traditional instruments like the flute reflect the unique blend of indigenous and colonial influences that characterized the island during this period. The photograph is a valuable historical document, providing a window into a time when New Caledonia was still largely unexplored by Europeans. It also underscores the importance of preserving cultural traditions and the role of travel and exploration in broadening our understanding of the world. Overall, "New Caledonian Flute Player; Some Account of New Caledonia," is a striking and evocative image that invites us to explore the history and culture of this fascinating part of the world.
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