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Masks, hats and tools of the Aleut people
Masks, hats and tools of the Aleut people. Hats, masks, feathers, headdresses, facial piercings, and spear and arrow. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1837
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837, offers a fascinating glimpse into the traditional attire and tools of the Aleut people from the Aleutian Islands in North America. The Aleut people, also known as the Unangan, are indigenous to the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands in the Bering Sea. They are renowned for their intricate masks, hats, headdresses, and facial piercings, which were an essential part of their cultural heritage. The masks in this image, with their expressive features and elaborate designs, were used for various ceremonial purposes, including hunting, initiation rites, and protection against evil spirits. The hats and headdresses in the engraving are adorned with an abundance of feathers, which were often sourced from seabirds and other local species. Facial piercings were also a common feature of Aleutian attire, with earrings, labret piercings, and nose rings being particularly popular. The Aleut people were skilled hunters and fishermen, and the spear and arrow depicted in the image reflect their reliance on these tools for survival. The spear, with its intricately carved handle, would have been used for hunting large game, while the arrow, with its finely crafted point, would have been used for hunting birds and smaller game. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving not only provides a valuable record of the traditional clothing and tools of the Aleut people but also offers a window into their rich cultural heritage and the unique history of the Aleutian Islands.
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