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Inca puberty rites (huarachicoy)
Inca puberty rites (huarachicoy) during Capac Raymi wherein boys become warriors, and receive breechclouts (huara) and weapons, have their nails clipped and ears pierced. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1842
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Inca puberty rites, specifically the huarachicoy ceremony during Capac Raymi. Capac Raymi was an important annual festival in the Inca civilization, marking the beginning of the agricultural cycle. During this event, young boys transitioned from childhood to adulthood and were initiated as warriors. The image shows a group of boys and men gathered in a ceremonial setting. The boys, dressed in simple loincloths, are receiving their huara, or breechclouts, and weapons. The huara was a symbol of manhood and warrior status in Inca culture. The boys' nails are being clipped, signifying the end of childhood and the beginning of adulthood. Their ears are being pierced with earrings, another mark of maturity and readiness for battle. The men in the background are dressed in more elaborate clothing, indicating their higher status in Inca society. They oversee the ceremony and guide the young boys through the rite of passage. The intricate details of the engraving, from the textures of the clothing to the expressions on the faces of the participants, provide a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of the Inca people. This engraving is from Giulio Ferrario's "Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples," published in Florence in 1842. The work was one of the most comprehensive and accurate records of global costumes and customs at the time, making it an invaluable resource for anthropologists and historians. This image, in particular, offers a unique insight into the Inca puberty rites and the significance of the huarachicoy ceremony in Inca society.
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