Three boys on a desert island captured by an indigenous man
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Three boys on a desert island captured by an indigenous man
Three boys on a desert island captured by an indigenous man, who nails their packing case clothing to a long pole and carries them away midst weeping sore and wailing. Date: 1898
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Aborigine Attach Attached Bamboo Boxes Carries Carry Case Cases Cigar Crate Crates Desert Folding Nailed Packing Pole Schoolboys Smokes Stool Striding Trio Upset Upside Wailing Wails
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative and historically significant photograph, three schoolboys find themselves in an unexpected predicament on a deserted island, captured by a local indigenous man. The boys, dressed in colorful packing cases or crates that have been nailed to a long bamboo pole, are carried away amidst their weeping, sore, and wailing. The scene is set in the late 1890s, and the indigenous man, with his ethnic features and traditional attire, stands out in stark contrast to the boys' Western clothing. The boys, who appear to be upset and distressed, are likely to have been on a school outing or expedition that went awry. Their packing cases, which were intended to protect and transport their belongings, have now become their unwitting prison. The man, with a cigar in hand and a determined look on his face, strides confidently through the sand, seemingly unfazed by the boys' cries. The photograph, taken in 1898, offers a glimpse into the complex and often fraught interactions between indigenous peoples and European explorers and settlers during the colonial era. The use of packing cases as makeshift transport for the boys is a poignant reminder of the cultural clashes and misunderstandings that occurred during this period. The image also underscores the power dynamics at play, with the indigenous man holding the upper hand in this particular situation. The photograph, with its rich historical context and vivid imagery, is a powerful testament to the complexities of human interaction and the enduring impact of colonialism on indigenous communities. The folding stool upside down in the foreground adds an intriguing detail to the scene, hinting at the man's intention to sell the boys as slaves or to use them for labor. Overall, this photograph is a compelling and thought-provoking snapshot of a bygone era.
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