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Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa)
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Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa)
6338574 Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa) by Pannemaker & Lisbet (19th century); (add.info.: Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa). Noukahiwa (Oceanie). Standing portrait of a warrior with his body entirely tattooed. He wears a narrow loin cloth, a headdress incorporating teeth, and a bone necklace. He carries a gourd and a long-handled broad-bladed club whose decoration includes a face. The same motif is tattooed on his thighs. Copied from a portrait in Captain A.J. von Krusensterns Voyage Around the World, 1813. Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker and Lisbet after an illustration by Wilhelm Gottlieb Tilesius von Tilenau from Auguste Wahlens Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, (Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World) Librairie Historique-Artistique, Brussels, 1845.); © Florilegius
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1845 Archivist Auguste Wahlen Brussels Club Gourd Jean Francois Nicolas Loumyer Lifestyle Loin Cloth Loincloth Mace Manners Marquesas Islands Moeurs Motif Nation Océanie Polynesian Pseudonym Tattoo Teeth Thighs Tribe Woodblock Engraving Woodcut Belgians Belgium Belgian Benelux Countries Captain A Handcoloured Nukahiva Nuku Hiva Wilhelm Gottlieb Tilesius Von Tilenau
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This print titled "Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands" takes us back to the 19th century and immerses us in the rich cultural heritage of the Nukahiwa tribe. The image showcases a proud warrior standing tall, his body adorned with intricate tattoos that tell stories of bravery and lineage. Dressed in a narrow loin cloth and an impressive headdress incorporating teeth, this fierce warrior exudes strength and power. A bone necklace hangs around his neck, symbolizing his connection to nature and ancestral spirits. In one hand, he carries a gourd, perhaps filled with sacred offerings or medicinal herbs. The most striking feature is the long-handled broad-bladed club held firmly in his other hand. Its decoration includes a face motif that mirrors the tattoo on his thighs, emphasizing unity between body adornment and weaponry. Copied from Captain A. J. von Krusenstern's Voyage Around the World in 1813, this handcoloured woodcut captures every detail of this remarkable individual. The artist duo Pannemaker & Lisbet beautifully bring out the vibrancy of colors while Wilhelm Gottlieb Tilesius von Tilenau's original illustration serves as their inspiration. This print not only celebrates the artistry behind traditional tattooing but also offers a glimpse into the customs and costumes of indigenous peoples worldwide. It is a testament to human creativity and resilience across different cultures throughout history.
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