Arkivism
Victory ritual among the indigenous inhabitants of Virginia
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Victory ritual among the indigenous inhabitants of Virginia

1721 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Depiction of a ceremony to celebrate a victory. Men and women have gathered around a large fire. They dance and make music with gourds. The Powhatan people are possibly depicted.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratieVirginia
Credit lineOverwinningsritueel bij oorsponkelijke bewoners van Virginia. 1721. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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