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Australian aborigines with body painting and scarification
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Australian aborigines with body painting and scarification
Australian aborigines with body painting and scarification. Woman Worogan from Sydney area, man with body painting Y-Erran-Gou-La-Ga, and head of man with moustache. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Francesco Rosaspina from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1844
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This image is a hand-colored copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, published in Florence, Italy, in 1844. The engraving showcases two Australian Aboriginal figures, one being a woman named Worogan from the Sydney area, and the other a man identified as Y-Erran-Gou-La-Ga. Both individuals are adorned with intricate body paintings and scarifications, which were an essential part of their cultural identity and expression. The woman, Worogan, is depicted wearing a simple yet elegant headdress made of feathers and adorned with a necklace. Her body is painted with geometric patterns and dots, which are believed to represent various aspects of her tribe, her status, and her connection to the land and the spirit world. Her arms and legs are also scarified, a practice that was used for various reasons such as rites of passage, spiritual protection, and identification of tribal affiliation. The man, Y-Erran-Gou-La-Ga, is shown with a moustache and a body painted with bold, geometric patterns. His chest and arms are covered in intricate designs, while his legs are scarified with parallel lines. The man's body art is not only a decorative element but also a symbol of his tribal identity, his strength, and his connection to the land and the spirit world. This engraving, hand-colored by Francesco Rosaspina, offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Australian Aboriginal people and their traditional practices, which were documented and preserved for future generations. The image is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the world's indigenous cultures and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating their traditions and stories.
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