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Ceylon Sri Lanka - Tamil girl with nose rings
c. 1880s Ceylon Sri Lanka - Tamil girl with nose rings and ornate jewellery
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23449274
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich cultural heritage of Ceylon Sri Lanka into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive in the late 1880s, showcases a Tamil girl adorned with traditional nose rings and intricate jewelry. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Transport yourself to another time and place with this beautiful piece of art that tells a story of history and tradition.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the Tamil community in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the late 19th century. The young girl in the image wears traditional ornate jewellery, including a pair of intricately designed nose rings, which were an essential part of the ethnic Tamil identity and cultural heritage. The era, marked by the 1880s to 1900s, was a time of British colonial rule, during which traditional practices and customs began to fade as Western influences took hold. However, the Tamil community continued to preserve their unique customs and traditions, including the use of nose rings and other forms of body adornment. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich ethnographic history of Ceylon's diverse population and the various ethnic groups that inhabited the island. The girl's expression is one of quiet dignity and pride, reflecting the resilience and strength of the Tamil people in the face of cultural change. The image is a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the importance of preserving cultural heritage. The photograph's age and historical significance make it an invaluable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Sri Lanka and its people. The image invites us to reflect on the past and to appreciate the diversity and complexity of human history.
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