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A Pygmy village, North-East Congo Basin, 1912
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A Pygmy village, North-East Congo Basin, 1912
A Pygmy village, North-East Congo Basin, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]
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This photograph transports us back to the year 1912, deep within the North-East Congo Basin. The image showcases a Pygmy village nestled amidst the lush rainforest of Africa. Standing proudly in their natural habitat are several Pygmy men, exuding an air of resilience and strength. The dense foliage surrounding them serves as a reminder of the untamed beauty that characterizes this remote location. Towering trees form a protective canopy over the village, while vibrant plants add splashes of color to an otherwise monochrome scene. Intriguingly, these indigenous people appear completely naked, highlighting their harmonious relationship with nature and their rejection of societal norms imposed by outsiders. Their nudity is not meant to provoke but rather reflects their cultural heritage and connection to the land they call home. As we gaze upon this ethereal portrait frozen in time, we are transported into an era when ethnography was still in its infancy. This snapshot offers us a rare glimpse into the lives and traditions of one of Africa's oldest races – the Pygmies. Preserved through meticulous documentation by The Living Races of Mankind series, this print allows us to appreciate both the diversity and unity found among different ethnicities across our vast continent. It reminds us that even in our modern world, there are communities who continue to live in harmony with nature while preserving age-old customs passed down through generations.
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