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Bijogos man and woman of Cazegut (Guinea Bissau), 1818
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Bijogos man and woman of Cazegut (Guinea Bissau), 1818
Bijogos man and woman of Cazegut (Bissagos Islands, Guinea Bissau, West Africa), 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton, Harvey and Darton, London, 1818. Venning wrote educational books on geography, conchology and mineralogy in the early 19th century
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1818 Anne Countries Descriptions Educational Folk Geographical Geography Georgian Guinea Palm Present Principal Reeds Regency Sabre Tutor Venning Bissau
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, taken from Mary Anne Vennings' "A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World," published in London in 1818 by Darton, Harvey and Darton, offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the Bijogos people of the Cazegut region in the Bissagos Islands of Guinea Bissau, West Africa. The image features a man and a woman dressed in traditional attire, each holding essential items from their daily lives. The man is depicted wearing a loincloth made of animal skin, adorned with beads and carrying a sabre and a fan made of palm leaves. He stands by a hut made of reeds and palm fronds, which is typical of the Bijogos' dwellings. The woman, dressed in a long, flowing skirt made of multicolored fabric, wears a headpiece adorned with intricate beadwork and carries a baby on her back. She holds a basket made of palm leaves, which may have been used to collect fruits, nuts, or other provisions. The serene expression on their faces and the peaceful setting of their surroundings suggest a strong connection to their natural environment and a harmonious way of life. Mary Anne Vennings was a prolific writer and tutor during the Regency and Georgian periods, known for her educational books on geography, conchology, and mineralogy. This image, along with her descriptive text, would have provided her readers with a valuable understanding of the diverse cultures and peoples of the world. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this handcoloured copperplate engraving offer a captivating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Bijogos people of Cazegut in 1818.
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