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Les Fidjiens Anthropophages (engraving)
2783251 Les Fidjiens Anthropophages (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Fidjiens Anthropophages. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 26 September 1880.); © Look and Learn
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Bake Baking Cannibalism Cannibals Cook Cookery Cooking Craftswoman Cratsmanship Excitement Exciting Fiji Fijian Gastronomer Gastronomy Grisly Gruesome Handywork Horror Melanesia Melanesian Pacific Islands Pots Taboo Voyage Voyages Craftsman Craftsmen
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Les Fidjiens Anthropophages - A Glimpse into the Grisly World of Cannibalism
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. This engraving from the 19th century takes us on a thrilling voyage to the Pacific Islands, specifically Fiji. The image, part of Journal Des Voyages published on September 26,1880, offers a dramatic and gruesome insight into the taboo practice of cannibalism that once existed in this Melanesian paradise. Intriguingly detailed, we see Fijians dressed in traditional costumes engaged in various activities related to their gastronomic rituals. Pots bubble over open fires as skilled craftsmen and craftswomen prepare for an unimaginable feast. This depiction showcases not only their culinary prowess but also their craftsmanship. The scene is both exciting and horrifying; it transports us back to a time when exploration was filled with danger and mystery. It reminds us that travel isn't always about idyllic beaches or exotic landscapes; sometimes it delves into darker aspects of human history. Through this print, we are reminded of the adventurous spirit that drove explorers to document such grisly practices. It serves as a testament to our fascination with cultures vastly different from our own. As we gaze upon this haunting image captured by French artists in the 19th century, we can't help but feel grateful for how far humanity has come since those days when cannibalism was more than just a horror story told around campfires - it was an unsettling reality lurking
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