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Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818
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Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818
Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818. They wear striped skirts, carry bow, arrows and basket in front of a cabin or carbet. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton, Harvey and Darton, London, 1818. Venning wrote educational books on geography, conchology and mineralogy in the early 19th century
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1818 Anne Cloak Countries Descriptions Educational Folk Geographical Geography Georgian Guyana Natives Palm Polynesia Present Principal Regency Skirt Tahiti Tahitian Tutor Venning
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "Man and Woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818," offers a glimpse into the traditional attire and daily life of the indigenous people of this region during the early 19th century. The man and woman, dressed in striped skirts and adorned with intricate body paint, proudly carry a bow, arrows, and a basket in front of a simple cabin or carbet. The lush palm tree in the background adds to the tropical ambiance of the scene. Mary Anne Venning, a prolific author and educator of the Regency and Georgian eras, created this image as part of her geographical publication, "A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World," published by Darton, Harvey and Darton in London in 1818. Venning was renowned for her educational books on geography, conchology, and mineralogy, and this engraving was likely included to provide her readers with a visual understanding of the diverse cultures and peoples inhabiting various parts of the world. The man and woman depicted in this image are believed to be from the Otaheitean or Tahitian tribe, as Venning's work often featured Polynesian peoples. Their traditional costumes, with the woman wearing a cloak made of palm leaves, reflect the rich cultural heritage of the South American continent. This evocative image not only showcases the beauty and uniqueness of the people and their surroundings but also serves as a testament to the importance of education and exploration during the 19th century.
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