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Ornaments and instruments of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Pierre Frederic Lehnert
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Ornaments and instruments of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Pierre Frederic Lehnert
Ornaments and instruments of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I and carried out in 1826-29 under the command of Captain Fedor Litke (the Russian version of the name of Count Friedrich Lu¨tke, a Baltic German). The expedition began in Kronstadt (the main imperial Russian naval base near Saint Petersburg where Russian circumnavigations typically began and ended); it then traveled around Cape Horn to the Pacific Ocean. This voyage was one of many Russian scientific naval surveys in the first part of the 19th century
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This black and white lithograph, titled "Ornaments and instruments of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands," offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of this Pacific island group during the 19th century. Created by Alexander Postels and Pierre Frederic Lehnert, this print is one of 65 lithographs that were included in a volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin.
Commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I, Captain Fedor Litke led this scientific naval survey from Kronstadt, Russia's main imperial naval base near Saint Petersburg. The expedition took them around Cape Horn to explore the Pacific Ocean. This particular voyage was part of a series of Russian scientific naval surveys conducted in the early 19th century.
The lithograph showcases an assortment of ornaments and instruments used by the indigenous inhabitants living on these picturesque islands. From intricate bangles and hair ornaments to belts adorned with traditional designs, each item reflects their unique fashion sense and artistic craftsmanship.
Through this artwork, we are transported back in time to witness a meeting point between different cultures – where Russian explorers encountered native Pacific islanders. It serves as a valuable ethnographic record capturing not only clothing styles but also glimpses into their way of life.
Preserved within the Library of Congress' collection, this lithograph stands as a testament to our shared human history and celebrates diversity across continents. Its detailed depiction invites us to appreciate both its aesthetic beauty and anthropological significance.
As we admire these artifacts from afar, let us embrace our collective heritage while cherishing individual traditions that make our world so wonderfully diverse.
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