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Framed Print of A Page from Papua: New Guinea widows mourning, 1895. Creator: George Meisenbach
A Page from Papua: New Guinea widows mourning, 1895. Photograph from the collection of Mr. A. C. English. It has been thought a wise thing, in managing the Papuans, to investigate and comprehend their traditions, customs, and ways of life generally...Polygamy is common, and is based on the theory that the more wives a man has the more comfortable he will be. The description of the marriage customs in one division of the territory would seem to indicate that the "advanced woman" is not necessarily a product of the highest civilisation. In that part the Papuan woman takes the initiative, sending for the man of her choice, who comes and takes her away. Her relatives organise a demonstration, and demand in return a sister of the bridegroom for wife to a youth of their family. Thus it is a case of fair exchange; but it is surely barter when, if there is no available sister, a payment in currency - sharks teeth, say - is taken as substitute...Will the Papuans, now civilisation has reached them, continue to grow and multiply and people the land, or will they go down as the native Australians have done, as the Maoris of New Zealand are rapidly going?'. From "Illustrated London News", 1895. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 49284779
Colonisation Controversial Controversy Custom Customs Georg Georg Meisenbach Georg Meisenbach And Co Georg Meisenbach Co George Meisenbach Grass Skirt Indigenous People Meisenbach Meisenbach Georg Meisenbach George Mourning Necklaces Papua New Guinea Papuan Topless Tradition Tradition Dress Widow
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.3cm (9.6" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
