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A Young Kachin Chirkov, 1894. Creator: Unknown
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A Young Kachin Chirkov, 1894. Creator: Unknown
A Young Kachin Chirkov, 1894. From the album Puteshestviya P. Ye. Ostrovskogo na Yenisey v 1894 i 1897 godakh (The journeys of P. E. Ostrovsky on the Yenisei in 1894 and 1897 which depicts people of the various ethnic groups indigenous to Siberia and the Russian Far East, yurts and smaller cultural objects, Russian fishermen and traders, and natural scenery, especially of the Yenisei River. National Library of Russia
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This photograph, titled "A Young Kachin Chirkov," dates back to the 1890s and is an intriguing glimpse into the past. The image is taken from the album "Puteshestviya P. Ye. Ostrovskogo na Yenisey v 1894 i 1897 godakh" (The journeys of P. E. Ostrovsky on the Yenisei in 1894 and 1897), which documents the various ethnic groups indigenous to Siberia and the Russian Far East, as well as Russian fishermen and traders, and the natural scenery, particularly of the Yenisei River. In this photograph, we see a young Kachin boy, gazing directly at the camera with a curious and slightly serious expression. He wears a traditional smock, which is made of coarse fabric and features intricate embroidery and decorative elements. The boy's head is adorned with a colorful headdress, and his clothing is typical of the Kachin people, who inhabited the area around the upper reaches of the Yenisei River in Russia. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the meeting of frontiers between different cultures and the rich heritage they represent. The image invites us to reflect on the past and the diverse ways of life that have shaped our world. The photograph's historic significance lies in its ability to transport us back in time and offer a glimpse into a world that is now largely forgotten. The direct gaze of the young Kachin boy adds an intimate and personal touch to the image, making it a compelling and enduring work of art.
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