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The square of Chief Mango, a warriors dwelling that stands out for its height
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The square of Chief Mango, a warriors dwelling that stands out for its height
LSE4328255 The square of Chief Mango, a warriors dwelling that stands out for its height, the sculpture of the taboo that surmounts the roof and the pillars of the door, as well as by the human skins fixed on long poles at the entrance of the square; this one in a state of delabrement that bears witness to the great age of Mango, because for each leader, a square is bated to his birth and must never be spotted. Engravure pour illustrrer le voyage A la Nouvelle Caledonie, by Jules Garnier, civil engineer of mines, in 1863-1866, published in " Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages", edited by Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The square of Chief Mango, a warriors dwelling that stands out for its height, the sculpture of the taboo that surmounts the roof and the pillars of the door, as well as by the human skins fixed on long poles at the entrance of the square; this one in a state of delabrement that bears witness to the great age of Mango, because for each leader, a square is bated to his birth and must never be spotted. Engravure pour illustrrer le voyage A la Nouvelle Caledonie, by Jules Garnier, civil engineer of mines, in 1863-1866, published in " Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages", edited by Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright
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This print captures the impressive square of Chief Mango, a warrior's dwelling that commands attention with its towering height. The unique features of this structure include a taboo sculpture adorning the roof and pillars of the entrance door, as well as long poles displaying human skins at the square's entrance. However, time has taken its toll on this once-majestic square, evident in its state of disrepair which serves as a testament to Chief Mango's advanced age. According to tradition, each leader is entitled to their own square upon birth, and it must remain unblemished throughout their lifetime. The engraving was created by an unknown artist in the 19th century and featured in Jules Garnier's travelogue "Voyage A la Nouvelle Caledonie". Published in "Le tour du monde" edited by Edouard Charton in 1868 Paris, this piece offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of New Caledonia. Leonard de Selva skillfully captured this image from Fine Art Finder, showcasing his talent for preserving historical moments through photography. This particular print is part of a private collection and holds significant value due to its portrayal of Chief Mango's remarkable dwelling.
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