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CANNIBALS. Cannibals in the New World. Woodcut from Of the landes and of ye people
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CANNIBALS. Cannibals in the New World. Woodcut from Of the landes and of ye people
CANNIBALS.
Cannibals in the New World. Woodcut from Of the landes and of ye people founde by the messengers of the king of Portygale, published at Antwerp, Belgium, in 1521
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Media ID 13133868
1521 1522 American Indian Baby Behead Belgian Brazil Brazilian Cannibal Child Corpse Family Father Feather Fire Headdress Life Mother New World South America Spear Tribe
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This woodcut print titled "CANNIBALS. Cannibals in the New World" offers a glimpse into the early encounters between European explorers and indigenous peoples of South America. Created in 1521 and published in Antwerp, Belgium, it is part of the book "Of the landes and of ye people founde by the messengers of the king of Portygale". The image portrays a scene from an unknown tribe, showcasing their unique way of life. In this striking composition, we see a group of men, women, and children gathered around a fire. Their distinct headdresses adorned with feathers highlight their cultural identity. A brave father stands tall with his spear while a mother tenderly holds her baby close to her chest. The presence of a child suggests that family bonds were valued within this community. However, what draws our attention is an unsettling element - a beheaded corpse lying on the ground nearby. This chilling detail hints at cannibalistic practices that were reported by early European accounts but should be understood within their historical context. Through this woodcut print, we are transported back to an era when different cultures collided for the first time in history. It serves as both documentation and interpretation of these encounters between Europeans and Native Americans during colonization efforts in Brazil's vast lands.
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