Ethnic groups of Australasia, 1880s C017 / 6926
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Ethnic groups of Australasia, 1880s C017 / 6926
Ethnic groups of Australasia, 19th-century artwork. The groups are: 1. Fiji; 2. Tasmanian; 3. South Australian; 4. Maori; 5. New Briton; 6. Samoa Islanders; 7. New Irishman; 8. Caroline Islanders; 9. Admirality Islanders; 10. Tonga Islanders; 11. New Irishman; 12. Papua; 13 and 14. Marshall Islanders. This wood engraving dates from circa 1888
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1888 Aborigine Anthropological Anthropology Australasia Australia Australian Ethnic Ethnographic Ethnography Group Groups Indigenous Native New Zealand Oceania Pacific Ocean Polynesian Tasmanian Women Fiji Maori Pacific Islands Papua South Australian
EDITORS COMMENTS
This 19th-century artwork, titled "Ethnic groups of Australasia, 1880s" offers a glimpse into the diverse cultures that inhabited the region during this time. The wood engraving showcases thirteen distinct ethnic groups, each represented by individuals dressed in traditional attire. The composition begins with Fiji and Tasmanian natives at the forefront, followed by South Australians and Maori figures. Moving further back, we encounter New Briton, Samoa Islanders, New Irishman (appearing twice), Caroline Islanders, Admirality Islanders, Tonga Islanders, Papua inhabitants, and finally Marshall Islanders. This monochrome illustration provides valuable insight into the anthropological makeup of Australasia in the late 1800s. It highlights not only the rich heritage of indigenous communities but also their unique customs and traditions. From Polynesian to Aboriginal backgrounds, these ethnic groups contribute to Australia's multicultural fabric. The image captures both male and female subjects from various age groups within each community. Their presence serves as a reminder of humanity's shared history while celebrating individual identities within a collective context. As an ethnographic artifact from over a century ago, this print invites viewers to reflect on how society has evolved since then while acknowledging the importance of preserving cultural diversity for future generations.
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