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Costumes de Différents Pays, Pretre Sacrificateur du Senegal, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
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Costumes de Différents Pays, Pretre Sacrificateur du Senegal, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Pretre Sacrificateur du Senegal, c1797
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Costumes de Différents Pays: 'Pretre Sacrificateur du Senegal' by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (c1797) is an intriguing and historically significant engraving that offers a glimpse into the traditional attire and cultural practices of the Sacrificial Priest from Senegal during the late 18th century. This stunning full-length portrait, hand-tinted on paper, showcases the priest's distinctive apparel, including a cloak adorned with plumes, a headdress adorned with a large, feathered plume, and bare feet with arrowheads attached. Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, a renowned French ethnographer and artist, created this engraving as part of his extensive series, 'Costumes de Differents Pays,' which documented the diverse clothing styles of various countries and continents. The series was published in Paris between 1788 and 1797, making this engraving a valuable historical artifact that provides insight into the fashion, ethnography, and anthropology of the time. The 'Pretre Sacrificateur du Senegal' is depicted outdoors, with a grassy background, and his bare feet suggest that this portrait may have been taken during a ritual or ceremonial occasion. The use of hand coloring and meticulous attention to detail further emphasizes the importance and significance of this traditional costume. Today, this work of art is part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's extensive collection, where it continues to inspire and educate visitors about the rich cultural heritage of Africa and the world.
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