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Fuegians. Three Fuegians: Fuegia Basket, Jemmy Button and York Minster
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Fuegians. Three Fuegians: Fuegia Basket, Jemmy Button and York Minster
Three Fuegians: Fuegia Basket, Jemmy Button and York Minster. Jemmy Button is centre right portrait. Taken from Charles Darwin: The Man and his Warfare
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Three Fuegians - Fuegia Basket, Jemmy Button, and York Minster
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is an intriguing and historically significant photograph that offers a glimpse into the encounters between the indigenous peoples of Tierra del Fuego and the European explorers, most notably Charles Darwin. Taken from the book "Charles Darwin: The Man and his Warfare" by Mary Evans Picture Library, this image captures the portraits of three Fuegian natives: Fuegia Basket, Jemmy Button, and York Minster. Jemmy Button, the central figure in this photograph, is depicted in a three-quarter view, with a serious expression on his face. He is dressed in a European-style jacket and trousers, indicating his exposure to European culture. Jemmy Button was an Ona man from Tierra del Fuego who was taken aboard the HMS Beagle during Darwin's second voyage (1831-1836). He was later returned to his people, but he had already been exposed to European customs and languages. Fuegia Basket, the woman on the left, is shown in a more traditional attire, wearing a basket on her head and a fur cloak. She is gazing directly at the camera, her expression inscrutable. The third figure, York Minster, is seen in profile, wearing a European-style hat and a coat. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex and often fraught relationships between indigenous peoples and European explorers during the age of discovery. It also highlights Darwin's role in these encounters, as he was not only an observer but also an active participant in the exchange of goods, knowledge, and diseases between the two cultures. The photograph underscores the importance of understanding the historical context of encounters between different cultures and the impact they had on the people involved.
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