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Aged Sami Fortuneteller - Norway
Aged Sami (Saami) Fortuneteller - Norway. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 14393206
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Elderly Features Lapland Laplander Lapp Lappland Lapps Norway Pipe Saami Sami Skin Smokes Staff Stick Tribal Wise Fortuneteller Wizened
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic presence of an Aged Sami Fortuneteller, hailing from the frozen landscapes of Norway during the 1910s. The Sami people, also known as Lapps or Laplanders, are an indigenous Finno-Ugric ethnic group, traditionally inhabiting the northernmost parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The fortuneteller's aged and wizened features exude a profound sense of wisdom and experience, as he sits comfortably with a pipe clenched between his teeth and a staff in hand. His skin, weathered by the harsh northern climate, is protected by a thick, fur-lined coat, a testament to the extreme conditions of his homeland. Seated against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and a clear, starry sky, the fortuneteller's traditional attire, including a colorful, intricately-patterned hat, adds to the mystique of this image. Smoke from his pipe curls up into the night sky, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that further emphasizes the otherworldly nature of the scene. The Sami people have a rich cultural heritage, with a strong connection to their land and its natural resources. Their traditional practices, including shamanism and fortune-telling, have been passed down through generations, making them an integral part of the Sami identity. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these fascinating people and their ancient customs, frozen in time.
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