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Ornaments of the Island Carib or Kalinago people
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Ornaments of the Island Carib or Kalinago people
Ornaments of the Island Carib or Kalinago people, West Indies, including garters and body paint of roucou or achiote dye. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1842
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Anthropology Antique Body Carib Ferrrario Garter Giulio Indies Manners Nation Ornament Paint Peoples Achiote Kalinago
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Migliavacca for Giulio Ferrrario's "Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples" published in Florence in 1842, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of the Island Carib or Kalinago people of the West Indies. The intricately designed ornaments displayed in this image showcase the unique customs and artistic abilities of this indigenous tribe. The Island Caribs, also known as the Kalinago people, are an indigenous people originally from the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. They were renowned for their distinctive body paint and ornaments, which were made from natural materials found in their environment. In this engraving, various ornaments adorn the body of a man, including garters made from plant fibers and intricately designed body paint using the roucou or achiote dye. The roucou plant, native to the Caribbean, was a vital resource for the Island Carib people. They used the red dye extracted from the plant to create intricate designs on their bodies for various ceremonial and spiritual purposes. The body paint served as a form of self-expression, reflecting their cultural identity and connection to their land. This engraving is an essential anthropological record of the Island Carib people's customs and manners. It provides a window into their rich cultural heritage, which has been influenced by their unique environment and history. The intricate designs and vibrant colors depicted in this image continue to captivate viewers and inspire appreciation for the diverse cultural traditions of the Caribbean and its indigenous peoples.
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