Carolinian natives of the Marianas
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Carolinian natives of the Marianas
Carolinian natives of the Marianas.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840
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This handcolored lithograph, titled "Carolinian Natives of the Marianas," is an intriguing glimpse into the cultural practices and traditions of the indigenous people of the Marianas Islands during the early 19th century. The image, taken from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, published in Meissen around 1835-1840, captures a group of Carolinian natives engaged in a lively dance. In the foreground, a man wearing a loincloth and a cape adorned with shells and feathers, holds a large drum, while a woman, also dressed in a loincloth and a skirt made of leaves, dances with a baby in a basket on her back. Another woman, with her arms raised and her chest adorned with intricate tattoos, joins in the dance. The Carolinian natives of the Marianas are known for their distinctive tattoos, which were applied using a sharp bone or shell and a mixture of charcoal and oil. The tattoos were believed to represent various aspects of the wearer's identity, including their social status, age, and personal achievements. The lithograph also provides a glimpse into the daily life of the Carolinian people, with their simple yet functional baskets and their close connection to nature. The Marianas Islands, located in the western Pacific Ocean, were first discovered by European explorers in the late 15th century, and were later colonized by Spain, Germany, and the United States. This image offers a valuable record of the customs, costumes, and history of the Carolinian people, and is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Marianas Islands.
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