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Sami Family, with tent, sled and Reindeer, Finnmark County
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Sami Family, with tent, sled and Reindeer, Finnmark County
Sami Family, with tent, sled and Reindeer from Finnmark County in the extreme northeast of Norway. The Sami peoples (also spelled Saami and also known as Lapps, although this term is considered derogatory) are an arctic indigenous people inhabiting Sapmi, which today encompasses parts of far northern Sweden, Norway, Finland and the Kola Peninsula of Russia. Date: circa 1900s
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Arctic Finnmark Homes Lapland Lappland Lapps Northeast Norway Norwegian Peoples Reindeer Saami Sami Sled Sleigh Tent Warm
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of traditional Sami life in the Finnmark County of Norway, circa 1900s. The Sami peoples, also known as the Lapps, are an indigenous Arctic community inhabiting the Sapmi region, which spans parts of far northern Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of Russia. In this image, a Sami family is seen huddled around a warm tent, their home amidst the harsh, wintry landscape. The father, dressed in traditional warm clothing, including a hat, prepares to hitch a reindeer to a sleigh, while his wife and children look on. Reindeer herding has long been a significant part of Sami culture and economy, and these animals are an essential source of food, clothing, and transportation in the remote, snowy terrain. The family's tent, made from reindeer hides and other natural materials, offers a refuge from the extreme cold. This portrait provides a rare glimpse into the lives of these resilient and resourceful people, whose connection to their land and traditions continues to thrive in the face of modernity.
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