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A Kachin Individual. The Wealthy Alien Egor Spirin. Lake Shira, 1894. Creator: Unknown
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A Kachin Individual. The Wealthy Alien Egor Spirin. Lake Shira, 1894. Creator: Unknown
A Kachin Individual. The Wealthy Alien Egor Spirin. Lake Shira, 1894. From the album Puteshestviya P. Ye. Ostrovskogo na Yenisey v 1894 i 1897 godakh (The journeys of P. E. Ostrovsky on the Yenisei in 1894 and 1897 which depicts people of the various ethnic groups indigenous to Siberia and the Russian Far East, yurts and smaller cultural objects, Russian fishermen and traders, and natural scenery, especially of the Yenisei River. National Library of Russia
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A Kachin Individual: The Enigmatic Wealthy Alien Egor Spirin, Lake Shira, 1894 This black-and-white photograph depicts an intriguing figure named Egor Spirin, a wealthy Kachin individual from the Lake Shira region in Siberia, Russia. The image is taken from the album "Puteshestviya P. Ye. Ostrovskogo na Yenisey v 1894 i 1897 godakh" (The Journeys of P. E. Ostrovsky on the Yenisei in 1894 and 1897). The album showcases various ethnic groups indigenous to Siberia and the Russian Far East, as well as Russian fishermen, traders, and natural scenery, particularly of the Yenisei River. Egor Spirin's striking appearance is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Kachin people. He is dressed in an elaborate, fur-trimmed coat and a fur hat, which not only protects him from the harsh Siberian climate but also reflects his affluence. His moustache and direct gaze convey a sense of confidence and strength. This photograph, taken in the late 19th century, offers a glimpse into the meeting of frontiers between the Russian and Kachin worlds. Egor Spirin's presence in the album underscores the complex interplay between the Russian expansion into Siberia and the encounter with indigenous peoples. The photograph's composition, with Egor Spirin looking directly at the camera, invites the viewer to engage with the subject on a personal level. The image's historical significance, coupled with its aesthetic appeal, makes it a valuable addition to any collection of heritage art or ethnographic photography.
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