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Aborigines of Australia, Corroboree dance
Aborigines of Australia, Corroboree dance. Date: 1842
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1840s 1842 Aborigine Aborigines Anthropology Custom Tradition Corroboree
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the rich cultural heritage of Australia with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of Aborigines of Australia engaged in a Corroboree dance. This captivating photograph, rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to 1842, offering a unique glimpse into the past. Bring the beauty and history of this ancient tradition into your home or office with our premium quality canvas prints, expertly printed and carefully crafted to bring out the vibrant colors and intricate details of this timeless image. Order now and celebrate the enduring spirit of Australia's Indigenous people.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures a Corroboree dance, a significant cultural event among the Aboriginal peoples of Australia in the 1840s. Corroborees were communal gatherings that served various purposes, including the transmission of stories, the initiation of young men, and the strengthening of social bonds. The Aboriginal people in this photograph, taken in 1842, are depicted in the midst of their dance, surrounded by a circle of fire. The smoke rising from the fire is thick and envelops the dancers, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. The dancers, both men and women, are dressed in various stages of undress, adorned with body paint and adornments. Some are holding spears or shields, while others are engaged in the dance itself, their faces expressive and focused. The Corroboree dance was an integral part of Aboriginal culture and tradition, and it continues to be celebrated today as a symbol of Aboriginal heritage and resilience. This photograph provides a rare glimpse into the past, offering a window into the lives and customs of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia during the early Victorian era. The image underscores the richness and complexity of Aboriginal culture, which has endured despite the challenges and disruptions brought about by European colonization.
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