Khoikhoi die een insect vereren by Jan Caspar Philips

Khoikhoi die een insect vereren 1727

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print, engraving

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portrait

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dutch-golden-age

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print

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landscape

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genre-painting

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history-painting

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engraving

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indigenous-americas

"Khoikhoi die een insect vereren" (1727) by Jan Caspar Philips depicts a group of Khoikhoi people gathered around a hut in a landscape setting. The print, created by the Dutch artist, showcases a typical scene of Khoikhoi daily life and their religious beliefs. The detailed engraving emphasizes the importance of the insect, which is central to their religious practices. The image offers insight into the cultural beliefs of the Khoikhoi people during the 18th century. This artwork provides valuable historical and cultural documentation about indigenous communities in South Africa.

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