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Native woman of Erikub Atoll, Ratak chain, Marshall Islands
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Native woman of Erikub Atoll, Ratak chain, Marshall Islands
Native woman of Erikub Atoll, Ratak chain, Marshall Islands, with rolled pandanus-leaf earrings, necklace and tattoos. Woman of the Tchichagoff Islands. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature, The South Sea Islands, Ackermann, 1824. After an illustration by Louis Choris in Otto von Kotzebues Picturesque voyage around the world, 1822
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In this hand-colored stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's "The World in Miniature: The South Sea Islands," published by Ackermann in 1824, we find a Native woman of Erikub Atoll in the Ratak chain of the Marshall Islands. The woman, adorned in traditional attire, exudes a sense of strength and beauty that transcends time. Her ears are adorned with rolled pandanus leaf earrings, a common accessory in the Marshall Islands. The leaves, sourced from the pandanus tree, are carefully rolled and shaped into small cylinders, which are then pierced and worn as earrings. The intricate designs on her neck and arms are tattoos, a significant part of the Marshallese culture. Tattoos were used to signify social status, marital status, and personal achievements. The woman's appearance is based on an illustration by Louis Choris, created during his voyage around the world with Otto von Kotzebue in 1822. This engraving is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Tchichagoff Islands, a subgroup of the Ratak chain in the Marshall Islands. It provides a glimpse into the lives of the Native people and their connection to their land and traditions. The intricate details of the woman's tattoos, the delicate rolls of the pandanus leaf earrings, and the intricate necklace all come to life through the meticulous hand-coloring technique used by the engraver. This beautiful image offers a window into the past, allowing us to appreciate the unique customs and traditions of the Marshallese people. This engraving is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the lives of the Native people of Erikub Atoll and the wider Marshall Islands. It is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that continues to thrive in the Pacific region, despite the passage of time.
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