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Kneeling Arawak or Carib
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Kneeling Arawak or Carib

Gerrit Schouten · c. 1810 - in or before 1839 · paint; modeling; paper; paint (coating); glue

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A separate figure from a diorama by Gerrit Schouten, depicting a kneeling Arawak or Carib. He wears a loincloth. The position of his arms and hands indicates that he was originally stirring in a pot. This pot is missing.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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figuredioramaSuriname
Credit lineKnielende Arowak of Caraïb. c. 1810 - in or before 18. Gerrit Schouten. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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