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Yakut hunters, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: I Popov
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Yakut hunters, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: I Popov
Yakut hunters, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. The album "Peoples of Siberia" contains twenty-seven photographs depicting Yakuts and Buryats, everyday life, festivals, meetings, housing, utensils, and hunting accessories. Several of the photographs are signed with the initials "I. P." Irkutsk State University
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This evocative photograph, titled "Yakut Hunters" by I.P. (Ivan Popov), captures the essence of the Yakut people's traditional way of life in late 19th century to early 20th century Siberia. The image, part of the album "Peoples of Siberia" housed in Irkutsk State University, showcases two Yakut hunters in their full hunting regalia. The hunter on the left wears a long, fur-trimmed coat, a traditional Yakut hat, and high, oval-shaped boots known as "carriage boots." His face is shielded by a protective mask, a necessary adaptation to the harsh Siberian climate. The hunter on the right dons a similar coat, but his head is uncovered, revealing a fur hat and a thick beard. Both men carry hunting implements, such as bows and quivers, indicating their readiness for the chase. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Yakut people, a nomadic and indigenous ethnic group inhabiting the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) in northeastern Russia. The image is a testament to their strong connection to the land and their reliance on hunting as a means of survival. The photograph's historical significance lies in its documentation of a vanishing way of life, as the Yakuts transitioned from a nomadic existence to a more settled, agricultural one. The photograph's composition is striking, with the hunters positioned in the center of the image, framed by the vast, open landscape. The use of contrasting light and shadow adds depth and texture to the image, making it a compelling and enduring piece of Siberian heritage art.
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