1888 Chromolithograph Lapland Costume Sami Lulea Sweden Sampi Native Ethnic LCH5

This is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which offers a small glimpse into the lives of the indigenous Sami people from Sámpi, a cultural region of northern Europe that today encompasses parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. They are most commonly known as Laplanders in the English language, although the term Lapland actually refers to the province in Sweden of the same name, not the entire indigenous land of the Sami. Please note that these fascinating historical objects and native dress are only from Lapland.

Selected Key Elements

96. Njalla, a hut for storing food - 97,98. Njolk-kagge, a barrel and spoon for reindeer's milk, a diet staple - 103. Wooden frame of a kata, or tent - 105. Klakka, part of a trowel or shovel - 107. Quinno-balte, a woman's belt with sewing tools - 108,123. Skedars, small spoons made of reindeer horns - 109. Native of Luleå wearing a kladd - 112. Pulke, a winter sleigh - 117. Kor-kapp, a baton used to guide reindeer sleighs - 119. Vinter-skor, winter boots - 122. Native of Luleå wearing a seite, or bonnet - 129. Peningpungar, a small coin purse usually worn around the neck.

CONDITION

This 123+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper has obtained an extraordinary, ultra-rare collection of original color and chromolithographs, which capture a myriad of ancient cultures and costumes from around the world. Virtually unseen individually, and from perhaps the most coveted portfolio of costumes from the 19th century, these historically important elephant folio-sized chromolithographs depict a myriad of costumes that capture fashions, fads and traditional outfits, as well as the beautiful jewelry work of almost every major European society throughout the last few centuries. Featured in these regions include, Basque, Scotland, Brittany, Moscow, Switzerland, Germany, Poland, England and Holland; there are beautiful illustrations for all, each more unique than the next.

The originals offered are from the first edition of RacinetÕs masterwork on costumes of the world. Many have been heightened in gold and silver. The full color chromolithographs are some of the most spectacular we have procured. The duotone chromolithographs are stunning and impeccably preserved. Each piece from the collection is in museum-quality condition.

Keywords specific to this image: historical, knife, shoes, bead, hat, tribal, tool

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