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Man and woman of Cacongo, on the coast of Loango, 1818
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Man and woman of Cacongo, on the coast of Loango, 1818
Man and woman of Cacongo, on the coast of Loango, 1818. (Angola, West Africa). The man carries a small round wooden boat on his back, and another man climbs a palm tree behind him. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton, Harvey and Darton, London, 1818. Venning wrote educational books on geography, conchology and mineralogy in the early 19th century
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1818 Anne Congo Conical Countries Descriptions Educational Folk Geographical Geography Georgian Guinea Loango Lower Present Principal Regency Shawl Skirt Stripe Tutor Venning
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Man and Woman of Cacongo, on the Coast of Loango, 1818: A Snapshot of Daily Life in Lower Guinea, West Africa This handcoloured copperplate engraving, titled "Man and Woman of Cacongo, on the Coast of Loango," is an intriguing glimpse into the daily life of the people of Cacongo, located on the coast of Loango in present-day Angola, West Africa, during the early 19th century. The image, taken from Mary Anne Venning's educational book "A Geographical Present: Being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World," published by Darton, Harvey and Darton in London in 1818, showcases the traditional attire and activities of the local population. The man in the foreground is depicted carrying a small, round wooden boat on his back, likely used for fishing or transportation along the coast. His conical hat, adorned with stripes, and his simple, striped shawl and skirt, are typical of the Cacongo people's traditional dress. The man in the background is shown climbing a palm tree, possibly in search of valuable nuts or sap for food or other uses. Mary Anne Venning was a prolific writer and tutor of the Regency and Georgian eras, known for her educational works on geography, conchology, and mineralogy. Her "Geographical Present" was designed to provide a comprehensive and accurate understanding of the world for her readers. This image, with its intricate detail and vibrant colours, offers a fascinating window into the lives of people living in Cacongo during this period, providing a valuable record of their customs and traditions.
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