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Vietnam - Guard of the Debernardi Concession
" An old acquaintance among the Cochin hunters - Guard of the Debernardi Concession". Cochin here refers to Cochinchina, the former name used by the French for the southernmost part of Vietnam, when it was ruled by France as part of French Indochina. Date: circa 1910s
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Cochin Cochinchina Concession Guard Guarding Hunter Hunters Indochina Rifle Southern Spear Tribal Vietnam Vietnamese Weaponry Weapons
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An Old Acquaintance Among the Cochin Hunters - Guard of the Debernardi Concession" is an evocative photograph capturing a moment in time from the colonial era of Cochinchina, now known as Vietnam. Circa the 1910s, this image offers a glimpse into the complex relationship between the French colonial administration and the indigenous population. The photograph features a Vietnamese guard, dressed in traditional attire, standing at attention with a spear in one hand and a rifle in the other. His stern expression and posture suggest a sense of duty and responsibility. The setting is the Debernardi Concession, a large tract of land in southern Cochinchina granted to an Italian entrepreneur, Auguste Pavie Debernardi, by the French colonial government. The Cochin hunters in the background can be seen in the process of tracking and hunting wild game. The French colonial administration encouraged the indigenous population to engage in hunting and other labor-intensive activities as part of their assimilation policies. The guards, like the one in the photograph, were responsible for maintaining order and ensuring the smooth functioning of the concession. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the colonial past and the intricate web of power dynamics that existed between the French colonial administration, indigenous populations, and European entrepreneurs. It also highlights the role of weaponry in the colonial context, with both the guards and the hunters armed with a mix of traditional and modern weapons. This historical photograph, with its rich cultural and historical significance, invites us to reflect on the complexities of the colonial past and the lasting impact it has had on the people and cultures of Vietnam.
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