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GOLD PANNING / NEW GRENADA
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GOLD PANNING / NEW GRENADA
Indians in New Grenada search for gold. Date: late 19th century
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This evocative late 19th century photograph captures a moment in the gold panning industry of New Grenada, now known as Nicaragua. The image shows a group of indigenous people intently searching for gold in a stream, their determined expressions reflecting the arduous nature of their work. The men can be seen using long, shallow pans to swirl the water and sediment, allowing the heavier gold particles to settle at the bottom. Children and women assist, crushing rocks with heavy stones to release the gold-bearing ore, which is then added to the pans for further processing. The scene is one of communal labor and perseverance, as the group works together to extract the precious metal from the riverbed. The lush, verdant landscape surrounding them highlights the contrast between the natural beauty of the environment and the industriousness of the people. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of those who sought to make a living through the elusive and valuable metal, gold.
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