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Man and woman of Jagga or Chaga, Africa, 1818
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Man and woman of Jagga or Chaga, Africa, 1818
Man and woman of Jagga, from the kingdoms of Monoemugi and Caffraria, Africa, 1818. Chaga people of Tanzania with woven skirts, bow, quiver and arrows, basket. 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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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created in 1818, depicts a man and a woman of the Jagga or Chaga people from the kingdoms of Monoemugi and Caffraria in Africa. The Jagga are an ethnic group primarily residing in modern-day Tanzania. Both figures are dressed in traditional attire, with the man wearing a loincloth made of animal hides and carrying a bow, quiver, and arrows. The woman wears a woven skirt and carries a basket on her head. Their huts, made of mud and thatch, can be seen in the background. Mary Anne Venning, a prolific writer and educator of the early 19th century, created this image as part of her geographical publication, "A Geographical Present, being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World." Venning's works focused on geography, conchology, and mineralogy, and her educational books were popular during the Regency and Georgian periods. The Jagga people, also known as the Hottentots or Khoi-Khoi, are an important part of African history. They were known for their distinctive language, which was characterized by clicking sounds. Their traditional way of life revolved around herding cattle and hunting, and they were skilled in the use of bows and arrows. This image offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Jagga people and provides a fascinating insight into the world as it was perceived during the early 19th century. The intricate details of the engraving, from the textures of the animal hides to the patterns on the woven skirts, make it a beautiful and valuable addition to any collection of historical and cultural art.
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