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Aboriginal initiation ceremony
Aboriginal initiation ceremony involving tooth-avulsion called Yoo-lahng erah-ba-diahng in New South Wales. From: An account of the English colony in New South Wales Date: 1798
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1798 Aboriginal Account Australians Called Camps Ceremony Colonies Colonization Colony Initiation Involving Norfolk Penal Peoples Prisoners Zealand
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the rich cultural history of Australia with our exquisite range of Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases an Aboriginal initiation ceremony, as depicted in an historical account from 1798 titled "An account of the English colony in New South Wales." Witness the deep tradition of Yoo-lahng erah-ba-diahng, a tooth-avulsion ritual, brought to life through the vivid and authentic tones of our high-quality canvas prints. Each print is meticulously crafted to bring out the intricate details and true-to-life colors of this remarkable photograph from Rights Managed at Mary Evans Prints Online. Bring this piece of Australian history into your home and add a touch of timeless beauty to your decor.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the essence of an Aboriginal initiation ceremony, specifically a tooth-avulsion rite called Yoo-lahng erah-ba-diahng, as documented in 1798 in New South Wales, Australia. The ceremony, which marked the transition of Aboriginal men, women, and children into adulthood, was a significant event in the social and cultural life of Indigenous peoples. The scene unfolds under the cover of night, with a group of men, women, and children gathered around a campfire. The central figure, a man with a serious expression, undergoes the tooth-avulsion ritual, a painful and symbolic process that involved the removal of a canine tooth. The tooth was often replaced with a bone or shell ornament, signifying the individual's new status and connection to the land and ancestors. The ceremony took place in the context of colonial Australia, with the English colony established in New South Wales just a few decades prior. The arrival of Europeans brought significant changes to Indigenous societies, including the introduction of diseases, displacement, and the forced labor of Indigenous peoples through transportation. Despite these challenges, Indigenous peoples continued to practice their customs and traditions, including initiation ceremonies, as a means of preserving their cultural identity. This image offers a glimpse into the rich and complex social life of Indigenous peoples in colonial Australia and sheds light on the resilience and adaptability of their communities in the face of colonization. The photograph is an invaluable historical record of this important aspect of Indigenous Australian history and culture, providing insight into the customs and traditions of Indigenous peoples in colonial Australia and their enduring connection to the land and their ancestors.
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