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'The village as seen from the shore; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875. Creator: A Goering
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'The village as seen from the shore; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875. Creator: A Goering
The village as seen from the shore; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
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This evocative photograph, titled 'The village as seen from the shore; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela' by A Goering, was published in Henry Walter Bates' Illustrated Travels in the late 19th century. The image captures a tranquil scene of a Guajiro Indian village nestled along the shoreline of Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. The village is a collection of houses built on stilts, with palm trees lining the beach and the clear blue waters of the sea in the background. The Guajiro Indians, also known as the Wayuu people, are an indigenous community native to the northern regions of South America, including Colombia and Venezuela. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of this coastal community, with canoes anchored in the water and people going about their business. The houses, made from local materials, are raised on stilts to protect against flooding and to provide a cool breeze during the hot climate. The palm trees, a common feature of the region, provide shelter and sustenance for the community. Bates, a British naturalist and explorer, documented his travels through South America in the late 1800s, capturing the beauty and diversity of the continent's landscapes and people. This photograph is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Guajiro Indians and the natural wonders of Maracaibo, Venezuela. The image invites us to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of this idyllic scene, transporting us to a time and place far removed from our own.
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