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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
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of vintage poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This striking image, titled "Dancers of the Fly River region, Papua New Guinea, 1920," transports you to a distant land and era. Captured from the pages of the esteemed "Customs of the World" publication by Hutchinson and Company in 1920, this mesmerizing photograph showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Fly River region in Papua New Guinea. Add an air of adventure and history to your home or office with this beautiful, vintage poster print. A must-have for world travel enthusiasts, historians, and art collectors alike.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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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