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Warrior of Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga
6338578 Warrior of Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga by Mercier (19th century); (add.info.: Warrior of Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga. His face, torso and arms are part-covered in warpaint, he wears a tooth necklace and carries a large mace. Guerrier de Tonga Tabou. Adapted from an illustration by de Sainson in Dumont d Urvilles Voyage de la corvette l Astrolabe. Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier after Louis Auguste de Sainson 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. Wahlen was the pseudonym of Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer (1801-1875), a writer and archivist with the Heraldic Department of Belgium.); © Florilegius
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1845 Archivist Auguste Wahlen Brussel Brussels Brussels Region Bruxelles Dumont D Urville Jean Francois Nicolas Loumyer Lifestyle Manners Moeurs Nation Polynesia Pseudonym Tonga Torso Tribe Warpaint Woodblock Engraving Woodcut Authors Belgians Belgium Belgian Benelux Countries Book Author Defensive Weapon Handcoloured Infantry Weapon Kingdom Of Tonga Litaerature Mercier Tongatapu
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This print titled "Warrior of Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga" takes us back in time to the 19th century. The image showcases a fierce warrior from the island of Tongatapu, part of the Kingdom of Tonga. Adorned with warpaint on his face, torso, and arms, this formidable figure exudes strength and power. The warrior wears a striking tooth necklace as a symbol of his status and carries a large mace, emphasizing his readiness for battle. This depiction is adapted from an illustration by de Sainson in Dumont d'Urville's Voyage de la corvette l'Astrolabe. Handcoloured by Mercier after Louis Auguste de Sainson's woodcut engraving, this artwork captures the essence of this Polynesian tribe's culture and traditions. It was featured in Auguste Wahlens' book Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde (Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World) published in Brussels in 1845. The pseudonymous writer Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer curated this collection while working as an archivist with Belgium's Heraldic Department. Through this print, we are transported to another era where warriors like him defended their land with bravery and honor. This photograph not only celebrates the rich history and heritage but also serves as a reminder that cultures should be cherished and preserved for generations to come.
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