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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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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal Australia with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring an evocative image of an initiation ceremony from the early days of European settlement. This powerful and poignant moment, captured in the classic work "An account of the English colony in New South Wales" (1798), showcases the Yoo-lahng erah-ba-diahng tooth-avulsion ritual from New South Wales. Bring the history and traditions of the Aboriginal people into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print, available now through Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.6cm (20" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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