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Man of the Karen (Karian) tribe of southern Burma
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Man of the Karen (Karian) tribe of southern Burma
Man of the Karen (Karian) tribe of southern Burma.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845
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19thcentury Augustewahlen Francois Karen Mannersandcostumesofthepeopleoftheworld Myanmar Nicolasloumyer Woodcut
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This handcolored woodcut print depicts a man from the Karen (Karian) tribe of southern Burma (now Myanmar), as depicted in Auguste Wahlen's "Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World," published in Brussels in 1845. The Karen people, an ethnic group inhabiting the mountainous regions along the Thailand-Myanmar border, have a rich cultural heritage that has been influenced by their unique geography and historical interactions with neighboring communities. The man in the print is dressed in traditional Karen attire, which includes a long-sleeved shirt, a waistcloth, and a skirt made from the bark of trees. His head is adorned with a headdress made from bird feathers, beads, and other natural materials. The intricate patterns and vibrant colors of his clothing and accessories reflect the artistic traditions of the Karen people. Jean Francois Nicolas Loumyer, the artist behind this woodcut, meticulously captured the details of the man's appearance, from the delicate beadwork on his headdress to the intricate patterns on his clothing. The use of handcoloring adds depth and texture to the print, bringing the man's portrait to life. The 19th century was a time of intense exploration and documentation of the world's diverse cultures, and publications like Wahlen's "Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World" played an important role in preserving the history and traditions of communities like the Karen. Today, this print serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the Karen people and the importance of preserving and celebrating the diversity of human expression.
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