Extinct Palawa or Palervar aborigines, Tasmania, Australia
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Extinct Palawa or Palervar aborigines, Tasmania, Australia
Extinct Palawa or Palervar aborigines, Tasmania, Australia.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840
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This evocative handcolored lithograph, titled "Palawa or Palervar Aborigines of Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania, Australia," is an intriguing glimpse into the past of the extinct Palawa or Palervar people. The image, taken from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, published in Meissen between 1835 and 1840, showcases two Palawa individuals, a man and a woman, in their traditional attire and body adornments. The man is depicted with a muscular build and a broad chest, adorned with intricate scarification patterns covering his torso, arms, and legs. He wears a simple loincloth made of animal hide, and around his waist, a belt adorned with shells and other decorative elements. His hair is long and unkempt, and he holds a spear in one hand and a shield in the other, suggesting his readiness for battle. The woman, on the other hand, is shown with a slender figure and long, flowing hair. She wears a simple skirt made of animal hide, adorned with shells and other decorative elements. Her body is also covered in scarification patterns, which were an essential part of Palawa culture, signifying their social status, age, and tribal affiliation. Her arms are adorned with bracelets made of shells and other materials. The Palawa people, also known as the Tasmanian Aborigines, were the original inhabitants of Tasmania, Australia. They had a rich and complex culture, with a deep connection to the land and its resources. However, due to European colonization and disease, the Palawa population declined rapidly, and by the late 19th century, they were considered extinct. This lithograph is an essential historical document, providing valuable insights into the appearance, customs, and costumes of the Palawa people. It is a poignant reminder of the rich cultural heritage that was lost, and the importance of preserving and celebrating the histories and traditions of indigenous peoples.
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