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Native Indian Hunter (Rajpoot Shikaree) - Govind Singh
Native Indian Hunter (Rajpoot Shikaree) - Govind Singh. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 11580605
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Eyes Facial Gaze Hunter Piercing Rajput Sikh Sing Singh Stare Staring Turban Rajpoot
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the intense gaze of Govind Singh, a Native Indian Hunter, also known as a Rajpoot Shikaree, from circa 1910. The Rajpoot community, a prominent Sikh warrior caste in India, have a long-standing tradition of hunting as a means of survival and as a mark of their martial prowess. Govind Singh, dressed in his traditional Rajpoot uniform, exudes a sense of strength and determination with his piercing stare. His facial hair, adorned with a small mustache and a thick beard, frames his stern face. The intricately designed turban, a symbol of his Sikh faith, sits proudly atop his head, adding to his regal appearance. The hunter's red uniform, adorned with various hunting symbols, is a testament to his skill and expertise in the art of hunting. The red color is believed to bring good luck and ward off evil. The photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, a time when the natural world was intimately connected to the lives of the people, and the art of hunting was a source of pride and sustenance. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and cultural traditions of India, providing a window into the lives of the Native Indian Hunters, the Rajpoot community, and their deep-rooted connection to the land and its wildlife. The hunter's intense gaze, unbroken by the camera, invites us to ponder the complex relationship between man and nature, a relationship that continues to shape our world today.
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