1909 Print Negrito Men Climbing Tree Gatherer Fruit Aboriginal Tribe XGDB7

This is an original 1909 black and white halftone print of two Negrito men climbing a tree in order to gather fruit and birds' nests. This aboriginal tribe in the Philippines had a particularly effective method of climbing having created a sort of ladder out of shorter trees and bamboo slats.

The Negrito people are a widespread culture in Southeast Asia with different names depending on region, yet today they are all referred to as "Negrito." This is partially because the classification was made by Spanish explorers who, not knowing they were different tribes, called all aboriginal pygmy tribes Negrito (Little black person). Today, due to the spreading as well as disappearances of tribes it is near impossible to truly define background, so the term remains.

CONDITION

This 102+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 6.5 inches; 10 x 17 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)

Keywords specific to this image: island, forest, jungle, loincloth, braid

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