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Mentawai people of Pagai, with tattoos, canoe and paddle
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Mentawai people of Pagai, with tattoos, canoe and paddle
Mentawai people of Pagai, with tattoos, canoe and paddle, Mentawai Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1844
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, published in Florence, Italy in 1844, portrays the indigenous Mentawai people of Pagai Islands, located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The Mentawaians are renowned for their distinctive traditional tattoos, which were applied using a comb and charcoal. In this image, several Mentawai men are depicted proudly displaying their intricate body art as they prepare to embark on a journey in their canoe. The canoe, a vital means of transportation in the archipelago, is expertly crafted from local materials and adorned with intricate designs. The men hold long paddles, ready to propel the canoe through the waves. The Mentawai Islands have been inhabited for thousands of years, and their rich cultural heritage is deeply rooted in animistic beliefs and a strong connection to nature. This enchanting illustration offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives and traditions of the Mentawai people before the influences of modernization and globalization. The intricate details of the tattoos, the meticulously crafted canoe, and the serene waters of the Mentawai Sea create a captivating and evocative image that transports us to a time long past.
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