Canvas Print : Racial / Aborigine 1873
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Racial / Aborigine 1873
Corroboree of native Australians at Coolaminga
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Media ID 582018
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1873 Aborigine Aborigines Australians Corroboree Racial
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the striking and evocative "Racial / Aborigine 1873" Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures a Corroboree of native Australians at Coolaminga in 1873, offering a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Australia's Indigenous people. The high-quality canvas print boasts vibrant colors and impressive detail, making it a beautiful and thought-provoking addition to any home or office space. Embrace the history and beauty of this unique moment in time with the "Racial / Aborigine 1873" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse.
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.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a Corroboree, or ceremonial gathering, of Aboriginal Australians at Coolaminga in 1873. The image offers a rare and poignant glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Australia before the onset of European colonization. The Corroboree was an essential part of Aboriginal life, serving as a means of preserving and transmitting their history, laws, and customs. During these communal events, participants would dance, sing, and perform various rituals, often accompanied by the use of body paint and other adornments. In this photograph, a large group of Aboriginal men and women are seen gathered around a central fire, their faces painted with intricate designs. Some are dressed in animal skins, while others wear simple loincloths. In the foreground, a man plays a didgeridoo, an ancient wind instrument made from a hollowed-out tree trunk, while another man dances with a kangaroo skin shield. The scene is set against a backdrop of the Australian bush, with trees and rocks visible in the distance. The sun casts a warm, golden light over the gathering, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Despite the beauty and serenity of the moment, it is essential to remember that this photograph was taken during a time of significant upheaval for the Aboriginal peoples of Australia. The lands they inhabited were being taken from them, and their traditional ways of life were being disrupted and destroyed. The Corroboree at Coolaminga represents not only a celebration of Indigenous culture but also a poignant reminder of the losses and challenges that lay ahead.
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