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Coolies at worship, Jamaica, c1905. Artist: Adolphe Duperly & Son
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Coolies at worship, Jamaica, c1905. Artist: Adolphe Duperly & Son
Coolies at worship, Jamaica, c1905. Group portrait of Indian immigrants who came to the island as indentured workers. Illustration from Picturesque Jamaica, by Adolphe Duperly & Son, (England, c1905)
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Adolphe Duperly Son Adolphe Son Banana Tree Caribbean Coolie Drum Drummer Duperly Hindu Hinduism Immigrant Immigration Indies Jamaica Jamaican Sari Tropical Veil West Indies Worship Worshipping Hindoostan Indenture
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This photo print, titled "Coolies at worship, Jamaica, c1905" captures a significant moment in history. The image showcases a group portrait of Indian immigrants who arrived in Jamaica as indentured workers during the early 20th century. Adolphe Duperly & Son, renowned artists from England, beautifully captured this scene for their book "Picturesque Jamaica". In this thought-provoking photograph, we see men, women, and children dressed in traditional Indian attire known as saris. They are gathered under the shade of a tropical tree to engage in religious worship. A musician can be seen playing a drum while others join together in prayer. The image evokes emotions of poverty and struggle that these coolies faced upon arriving on the island. It also highlights their determination to uphold their Hindu faith amidst unfamiliar surroundings. The presence of banana trees adds an authentic Caribbean touch to the composition while symbolizing the labor-intensive work undertaken by these immigrants on Jamaican plantations. Through this powerful snapshot frozen in time, Adolphe Duperly & Son shed light on the rich cultural heritage brought by East Indian Jamaicans to the West Indies. This print serves as a reminder of their resilience and contributions to Jamaican society.
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