Fish smoking in Kamchatka, 18th century
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Fish smoking in Kamchatka, 18th century
Fish smoking in Kamchatka, 18th century artwork. Women are cleaning and preparing the fish (lower right), while the men are tending to the fire and hanging the fish fillets on a rack where the wood smoke will flavour and preserve the meat. Kamchatka is a remote peninsula in the Russian Far East, first visited by Russian explorers in the 17th century and inhabited by a variety of indigenous peoples. This engraving is from a 1771 volume of Allgemeine Historie der Reisen zu Wasser und Lande (General history of travel by sea and land), a travelogue edited by the German scholar Johann Joachim Schwabe (1714-1784)
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This artwork from the 18th century takes us back to Kamchatka, a remote peninsula in the Russian Far East. The scene depicts an essential aspect of life for the indigenous people inhabiting this rugged land. In this monochrome engraving, we witness a harmonious division of labor between men and women. Intriguingly, while women are diligently cleaning and preparing fish in the lower right corner, men tend to the fire and hang fillets on racks where wood smoke will both flavor and preserve them. This traditional method of smoking fish showcases their resourcefulness and technological prowess. The illustration is part of a 1771 volume titled "Allgemeine Historie der Reisen zu Wasser und Lande" edited by Johann Joachim Schwabe, a renowned German scholar. It offers us a glimpse into the exploration and anthropology of that era. Through this artwork, we not only appreciate the historical significance but also gain insight into Kamchatkan culture during that time period. The image highlights how these native people relied on their environment to sustain themselves through food preparation techniques passed down through generations. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of our connection with history's explorers who ventured into unknown territories like Kamchatka centuries ago.
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