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Western Australia - Aborigine Elders ready for a Corroboree
Western Australia, Australia - Five Australian Aborigine Elders ready for a Corroboree (an an Australian Aboriginal dance ceremony which may take the form of a sacred ritual or an informal gathering, where participants interact with the Dreamtime through dance, music and costume). Date: 1910s
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Aboriginal Aborigine Australian Body Breeches Ceremonial Elders Headdress Headdresses Lines Paint Population Ready Symbolic Symbols Corroboree Dreamtime
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Bring the rich cultural heritage of Australia into your home with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image features five Aboriginal Elders, proudly prepared for a Corroboree - a traditional Australian Aboriginal dance ceremony. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed photograph beautifully captures the deep spiritual connection between the Elders and their land. Add this inspiring piece to your decor and celebrate the diversity and history of Western Australia.
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of preparation for a Corroboree, an Australian Aboriginal dance ceremony, in Western Australia during the 1910s. Five esteemed Elders, adorned in traditional body paint and decorations, stand ready for this sacred ritual. The Elders' faces are painted with intricate symbols and lines, representing their connection to the Dreamtime and their ancestral spirits. Their headdresses, made from various natural materials, add a regal and ceremonial air to their appearance. The Elders wear traditional breeches, made from animal hides, which are adorned with feathers and other natural embellishments. Their bodies are further decorated with various markings, each holding deep symbolic meaning within Aboriginal culture. The Elders' white headdresses, a stark contrast to their darkened bodies, serve as a reminder of the duality and complexity of Aboriginal identity. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of the Australian Aboriginal people during a time when their population was significantly impacted by European colonization. The Corroboree was a way for Indigenous communities to come together, connect with their ancestors, and preserve their traditions despite the challenges they faced. This powerful image serves as a testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of the Aboriginal people and their connection to the land and their heritage.
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