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Australian aboriginal dancing
Australian aboriginal dancing at a corroboree. Body painted with pipe clay and red ochre. Native of New South Wales dancing. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R. Ackermann, London, 1824
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Aboriginal Asiatic Australian Body Clay Frederic Holland Ochre Paint Pipe Shoberl Corroboree
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts a vibrant scene of Australian Aboriginal people engaged in a corroboree, a traditional ceremonial gathering, in New South Wales, Australia, around 1824. The Aboriginal dancers are adorned with intricate body paint, created using natural pigments such as pipe clay and red ochre. Their bodies are painted with various designs, symbolizing their connection to the land, their ancestors, and the Dreamtime stories. The corroboree was an essential part of Aboriginal culture, serving as a platform for the transmission of stories, laws, and customs from one generation to the next. It was also an occasion for communal feasting, singing, and dancing. The dancers' movements were often rhythmic and energetic, reflecting the energy of the land and the natural world. This engraving is taken from Frederic Shoberl's "The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland," published by R. Ackermann in London in 1824. The meticulous detail and vivid colours of the engraving offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Australian Aboriginal people, providing a valuable record of their traditions and way of life during a time when European exploration and settlement were beginning to impact their communities significantly.
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