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Ainu, Aino men from Hokkaido Japan, Von Stillfried studio
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Ainu, Aino men from Hokkaido Japan, Von Stillfried studio
Ainu, Aino men from Hokkaido Japan, Raimund von Stillfried studio, 1870 s
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Ethnicity Ethnographic Meiji Orient
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This photograph captures a group of Ainu men from Hokkaido, Japan, taken by the renowned Austrian ethnographer and photographer Raimund von Stillfried in the late 19th century. The Ainu are an indigenous people with a rich cultural heritage that predates the arrival of the Japanese to the island of Hokkaido. This image, likely taken between the 1880s and 1900s during the Meiji Era, offers a rare glimpse into the traditional way of life of the Ainu people during this time. The men are dressed in their traditional attire, which includes intricately designed clothing made from animal hides and fur, as well as distinctive facial tattoos. They are shown gathered around a fire, possibly in the middle of a hunting or fishing expedition, as evidenced by the various tools and weapons seen in the background. The landscape in the image, with its rugged terrain and dense forest, further emphasizes the connection between the Ainu people and the natural environment. Raimund von Stillfried was a pioneering figure in the field of ethnography, and his photographs of the Ainu people are some of the earliest and most comprehensive records of their culture and way of life. This image is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the lives of an indigenous people who have faced significant challenges in preserving their heritage in the face of Japanese colonization and assimilation efforts. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and celebrating the diverse cultural traditions of communities around the world.
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