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Hammock and beer-fermenting net of the Island
Hammock, rattan basket, cassava beer-fermenting net, and other utensils made by the Island Carib or Kalinago people, West Indies. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1842
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Anthropology Antique Beer Carib Cassava Ferrrario Giulio Hammock Indies Nation Peoples Rattan Utensil Fermenting Kalinago
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1. Title: "A Scene of Island Life: Hammock, Cassava Beer, and Utensils of the Carib People, West Indies" This hand-colored copperplate engraving by Migliavacca, from Giulio Ferrrario's "Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples" (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), published in Florence in 1842, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Island Carib or Kalinago people in the West Indies. At the heart of the image lies a hammock, suspended between two trees, where a man is peacefully resting. The hammock, made of rattan, is a traditional symbol of relaxation and comfort in Caribbean cultures. Nearby, a rattan basket filled with cassava roots is displayed, signifying the importance of this staple food in the Carib diet. The focus of the scene, however, is the cassava beer-fermenting net, which hangs from a tree. The net is filled with large, wooden utensils used to mash the cassava and extract its juice, which is then fermented in the net. This process results in a traditional beverage that holds significant cultural and social importance for the Carib people. Surrounding the central scene, various other utensils and objects are depicted, including a table with a mortar and pestle, a cooking pot, and a calabash gourd. These items further illustrate the richness and diversity of the Carib people's material culture. The engraving not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of the Carib people's handmade objects but also provides a window into their daily lives, customs, and traditions. This image is a testament to the unique history and heritage of the Island Carib and Kalinago nations in the West Indies. This engraving is an essential resource for anthropologists, historians, and anyone interested in the study of race, tribe, and nation, offering a glimpse into the customs and traditions of the Island Carib and Kalinago people in the West Indies during the 19th century.
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