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Yakuts of the Yakut district, 1895-1939. Creator: L Veniukov
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Yakuts of the Yakut district, 1895-1939. Creator: L Veniukov
Yakuts of the Yakut district, 1895-1939. This collection includes more than two hundred photographs taken during scientific expeditions into the most remote wilderness regions of Siberia at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth centuries. This selection illustrates the life of seven indigenous groups from East Siberia: Kets, Dolgans, Buryats, Yakuts, Even, Evenks, and Toffalars. Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife
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Affluence Ethnic Expedition Four People Frontier Fur Coat Fur Hat L Veniukov Novosibirsk State Museum Position Sakha Russia Siberia Siberian Side By Side Veniukov L Wealth Wealthy Yakutia Clothing Dress Fashion Clothing Meeting Of Frontiers Traditional Dress White And Black
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This photograph, titled "Yakuts of the Yakut district," is a poignant glimpse into the lives of the Yakut people during the late 19th century, captured by the skilled lens of Russian photographer L Veniukov. The image, part of a larger collection held at the Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife, documents the lives of seven indigenous groups from East Siberia, including the Yakuts, during scientific expeditions into the most remote wilderness regions of Siberia at the turn of the twentieth century. The photograph depicts four Yakut people, two women and two men, dressed in their traditional attire, standing side by side and looking directly at the camera. The women wear long, full-length coats made of fur, their hats adorned with intricate designs and feathers. The men, clad in fur coats and hats, exude an air of affluence and wealth. Their direct gaze and confident poses suggest a proud and resilient people, unafraid to face the world with their heritage on display. The image, a testament to the past, offers a glimpse into a time when the meeting of frontiers between the modern world and the traditional ways of life was still a new and intriguing concept. The photograph serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the Yakut people and the importance of preserving and celebrating the diversity of human experience.
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