Samen Anders Mårtensson Ringdal with family, 1897. Creator: Unknown

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Samen Anders Mårtensson Ringdal with family, 1897. Creator: Unknown

Samen Anders Martensson Ringdal with family, 1897

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Attire Ethnic Ethnic Group Family Portrait Folk Art Indigenous People Lapland Laplander Nordic Museum Nordic Museum Foundation Nordiska Museet Saami Sami Sami People Typical Ethnic Minority Group Portrait Minority

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This photograph, dated 1897, captures a precious moment in time featuring Samen Anders Mårtensson Ringdal and his family. The image, of unknown origin, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Sami people, an ethnic minority indigenous to the Nordic region. The family, dressed in traditional Sami attire, is depicted in various poses, with a sense of warmth and connection that transcends the passage of time. The father, Samen Anders Mårtensson Ringdal, sits proudly in the center, wearing a long, intricately patterned tunic and a wide-brimmed hat. His wife, clad in a colorful dress adorned with beadwork and fringes, stands beside him, her arms wrapped protectively around their children. Two boys and two girls, all dressed in traditional Sami clothing, sit and stand around their parents, their expressions filled with curiosity and playfulness. This photograph is a testament to the enduring beauty and significance of traditional Sami dress and the importance of family in Sami culture. It is a reminder of the unique history and heritage of the Sami people, who have inhabited the Arctic regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia for thousands of years. Today, this photograph is part of the extensive collection of the Nordiska Museet (Nordic Museum) in Stockholm, Sweden, which is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the arts, history, and cultural traditions of the Nordic region. The museum, founded in 1873, is an invaluable resource for those seeking to learn about the rich and diverse history of the Nordic peoples, including the Sami people, and their traditional ways of life.

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