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Men of the Island Carib or Kalinago people
Men of the Island Carib or Kalinago people. The wear loincloths, armlets, garters, tattoos and nose piercings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1842
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Anthropology Antique Armlet Carib Ferrrario Garter Giulio Indies Loincloth Manners Nation Nose Peoples Piercing Staff Tattoo Kalinago
20x30 inch Poster Print
Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Island Carib or Kalinago people with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring a captivating handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferraris' Costumes Antique, these prints show men proudly wearing traditional attire, including loincloths, armlets, garters, tattoos, and nose piercings. Bring the history and beauty of this ancient civilization into your home or office with our high-quality, rights-managed prints from Mary Evans Prints Online. Order yours today and celebrate the diverse world around us.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Nasi for Giulio Ferrrario's "Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples" published in Florence in 1842, offers a glimpse into the traditional attire and adornments of the Men of the Island Carib or Kalinago people. The Kalinago, also known as the Island Caribs, are an indigenous people originally from the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean. In this image, the men are depicted wearing minimal clothing, consisting of simple loincloths made from plant fibers or animal hides. Their bodies are adorned with various forms of body art, including intricate tattoos and piercings. The men wear armlets and garters, possibly made from shells or bones, which add to their regal appearance. Each man holds a staff, likely used for various purposes such as hunting, fishing, or ceremonial purposes. The Kalinago people have a rich cultural heritage, with a strong connection to their land and the natural world. Their customs and manners reflect their deep respect for nature and their belief in the interconnectedness of all things. This engraving provides a valuable record of their traditional attire and adornments, offering a window into their history and cultural practices. Anthropologists and scholars have long been fascinated by the Kalinago people and their unique customs. This engraving, along with others like it, serves as an important reminder of the diversity and complexity of the world's indigenous cultures and the importance of preserving their histories and traditions for future generations.
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