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Metal Print : Dancers of the Fly River region, Papua New Guinea, 1920
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Dancers of the Fly River region, Papua New Guinea, 1920
Dancers of the Fly River region, Papua New Guinea, 1920. A print from Customs of the World, Hutchinson and Company, 1920
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Media ID 14925811
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Chest Drum Ethnography Grass Skirt Melanesia Melanesian Pacific Islands Painted Papua New Guinea Print Collector12
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring the vibrant culture of the Fly River region in Papua New Guinea to your home with our stunning Metal Print of Dancers, captured in 1920. This beautiful image, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases the rich traditions and heritage of this unique part of the world. The Metal Print's sleek design and vibrant colors bring out the intricate details of the dancers' costumes and expressions, making it a truly captivating addition to any space. Order now and celebrate the diversity and richness of our global community through art.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a group of dancers from the Fly River region in Papua New Guinea, taken in 1920. The image is part of the renowned collection "Customs of the World" by Hutchinson and Company, providing a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of this Pacific island nation. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see several men adorned in vibrant traditional costumes. Their bodies are painted with intricate designs, showcasing their artistic expression and connection to their ancestral roots. Each dancer wears a magnificent headdress that adds height and grandeur to their presence. A grass skirt sways as they move gracefully to the rhythm created by a nearby drum. The location itself holds significance as it is situated along the majestic Fly River, adding an element of natural beauty to this portrait. These men exude pride and strength as they stand tall for this photograph, representing not only themselves but also their community's traditions. This image serves as both an ethnographic documentation and an artistic masterpiece capturing the essence of Melanesian culture during the early 20th century. It reminds us of our shared humanity across geographical boundaries while celebrating diversity through costume, dance, music, and body art. As we gaze upon these dancers frozen in time on our modern-day walls or within museum exhibits curated by The Print Collector or other institutions dedicated to preserving history, let us appreciate their contribution to Papua New Guinea's cultural tapestry while honoring its people's resilience throughout centuries past.
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