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African vegetation including papyrus, date
African vegetation including papyrus, date palm, banana tree, waterlily, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1843
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Andrea Anthropology Antique Banana Bernieri Date Ferrrario Giulio Manners Nation Palm Papyrus Peoples Vegetation Waterlily
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri, titled "African Vegetation," is an exquisite illustration of the diverse and rich flora that once graced the African continent as depicted in Giulio Ferrrario's "Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples" published in Florence in 1843. The image showcases a range of vegetation, including papyrus, date palms, banana trees, and waterlilies. Papyrus, a sedge that grows in wetlands, is prominently featured in the foreground of the engraving. Its tall, triangular stalks were once used to make paper, an essential resource for recording history and literature in ancient Egypt and Nubia. The date palm, with its distinctive fan-shaped leaves and tall, slender trunk, is a symbol of the arid regions of North Africa. Its sweet, succulent fruit has been a staple food source for many African cultures for millennia. Banana trees, with their large, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of bananas, are also depicted in the engraving. Bananas are an essential food source for many African peoples, providing both sustenance and income through trade. The waterlily, with its beautiful, floating leaves and vibrant flowers, is a common sight in African wetlands and is an important food source for many aquatic species. This stunning engraving not only captures the beauty of African vegetation but also serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and historical significance of these plants to the peoples of Africa. The intricate details and vibrant colours of the engraving make it a valuable resource for botanical research and a testament to the artistic skill of Andrea Bernieri and the scientific curiosity of Giulio Ferrrario.
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