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Big game hunting, tiger hunt in India - a series
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Big game hunting, tiger hunt in India - a series
Tiger hunt series by Colonel Willoughby Wallace Hooper, 1837-1912, photographed 1870 s. One of 10 images listed
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1837 1912 Bait Bearer Colonel Composite Coolie Ethnicity Ethnographic Hooper Hunt Photographed Porter Shooting Tent Tiger Wilderness Willoughby Wallace
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This photograph, titled "Tiger Hunt in India" by Colonel Willoughby Wallace Hooper, transports us back to the 1870s, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of big game hunting in the Indian subcontinent. Hooper, an Englishman born in 1837, documented this hunting expedition during the late 19th century, capturing a moment of raw excitement and tension as a tiger is cornered in the wilderness. The image showcases a group of hunters, dressed in their finest hunting attire, gathered around a baited pit, where an ox has been left as prey for the tiger. A coolie, an indigenous laborer, stands at the ready with a large basket, while a bearer carries a gun and a porter holds a large tent. The camp in the background adds to the ethnographic composition, highlighting the cultural diversity and traditional practices of the time. This photograph is one of ten in a series taken by Hooper during his travels in India, providing a unique insight into the hunting culture of the 19th century. The image's vintage aesthetic and historical significance make it a valuable addition to any collection, offering a glimpse into a time when the wilderness was both a source of danger and adventure. Despite the controversy surrounding big game hunting today, this photograph serves as a reminder of the rich history and traditions that shaped our past. It invites us to reflect on the complex relationship between humans and nature, and the role that hunting played in shaping our understanding of the natural world.
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