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Man and woman of the Land of Fire or Tierra del Fugo, 1818
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Man and woman of the Land of Fire or Tierra del Fugo, 1818
Man and woman of the Land of Fire or Tierra del Fugo, 1818. Yaghan people wearing sea-calf skin cloaks and woven skirts. 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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Man and Woman of Tierra del Fuego, 1818: A Glimpse into the Traditional Folk Costume of the Yaghan People This handcoloured copperplate engraving, titled 'Man and Woman of Tierra del Fuego' and dated 1818, offers a rare glimpse into the traditional folk costume of the indigenous Yaghan people, also known as the 'Man of the Land of Fire.' This image is taken from Mary Anne Vennings' 'A Geographical Present: Being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World,' published by Darton, Harvey and Darton in London. Mary Anne Vennings (1768-1847) was a prolific writer and tutor of the Regency and Georgian eras, who specialized in educational books on geography, conchology, and mineralogy. Her works were widely used in schools and homes to teach children about the world and its diverse inhabitants. The man in this image is depicted wearing a sea-calf skin cloak, which was a common garment for the Yaghan people, as they lived in the harsh climate of Tierra del Fuego, located at the southern tip of South America. He wears a sash around his waist, and his breeches are held up by a leather belt. He carries a stick and a basket, which may have been used for gathering food or other essentials. The woman, dressed in a woven skirt and an apron made from plant fibers, wears a sea-calf skin jacket, which is fastened with a sash. Her hair is styled in long braids, and she holds a basket on her back. The landscape in the background suggests the rugged terrain and rocky coastline of Tierra del Fuego. This engraving provides a fascinating window into the lives of the Yaghan people, who lived in this remote and challenging environment for thousands of years before European contact. It is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples of the world and the importance of preserving and celebrating their traditions.
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