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Ornaments of the Island Carib or Kalinago people
Ornaments of the Island Carib or Kalinago people, West Indies, including garters and body paint of roucou or achiote dye. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1842
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Anthropology Antique Body Carib Ferrrario Garter Giulio Indies Manners Nation Ornament Paint Peoples Achiote Kalinago
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Island Carib or Kalinago people with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases intricately designed ornaments and body paint using the natural roucou or achiote dye. The meticulously hand-colored copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrrarios transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the vibrant and intriguing history of the West Indies. Add a touch of history and artistry to your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade Fine Art Prints.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Migliavacca for Giulio Ferrrario's "Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples" published in Florence in 1842, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of the Island Carib or Kalinago people of the West Indies. The intricately designed ornaments displayed in this image showcase the unique customs and artistic abilities of this indigenous tribe. The Island Caribs, also known as the Kalinago people, are an indigenous people originally from the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. They were renowned for their distinctive body paint and ornaments, which were made from natural materials found in their environment. In this engraving, various ornaments adorn the body of a man, including garters made from plant fibers and intricately designed body paint using the roucou or achiote dye. The roucou plant, native to the Caribbean, was a vital resource for the Island Carib people. They used the red dye extracted from the plant to create intricate designs on their bodies for various ceremonial and spiritual purposes. The body paint served as a form of self-expression, reflecting their cultural identity and connection to their land. This engraving is an essential anthropological record of the Island Carib people's customs and manners. It provides a window into their rich cultural heritage, which has been influenced by their unique environment and history. The intricate designs and vibrant colors depicted in this image continue to captivate viewers and inspire appreciation for the diverse cultural traditions of the Caribbean and its indigenous peoples.
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