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Natives grilling fish on Rawak Island near
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Natives grilling fish on Rawak Island near
Natives grilling fish, cutting a coconut and killing a snake on Rawak Island near Waigeo, Papua New Guinea. In the background a tomb with skulls arranged outside. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi after Alphonse Pellion from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1834
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This evocative handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Corsi after Alphonse Pellion, captures a moment in time on Rawak Island near Waigeo, Papua New Guinea. In the foreground, native people are engaged in various activities. On the left, they grill fish over an open fire, the steam rising from the flames adding to the sense of heat and activity. In the center, one native man carefully cuts open a coconut, using a sharp tool to extract the precious milk. To the right, another native man stands over a snake, poised to strike with a spear or club. The snake, with its fangs bared, seems ready for the confrontation. In the background, the landscape shifts from the bustling activity of the foreground to a more somber scene. A tomb, with skulls arranged outside, stands tall against the backdrop of lush vegetation. This juxtaposition of life and death, of the present and the past, adds depth and complexity to the image. This engraving is taken from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, published in Florence in 1834. The work was an ambitious attempt to document the diverse cultures and traditions of the world, and this image offers a glimpse into the daily life of the people of Rawak Island. The meticulous detail and vibrant colors of the engraving bring the scene to life, transporting us to a distant time and place.
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