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How the Indians made me dance in front of the hut containing their idols, called "tamerkas"
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ARTIST:
Theodor de Bry (Flanders, 1528-1598) (engraving)
TITLE OF WORK:
How the Indians made me dance in front of the hut containing their idols, called "tamerkas"
TYPE OF WORK:
Print, color
DATE:
1592
COMMENTS: Based on the account of Hans Staden, who sailed to Brazil in 1550 and was captured by the Tupinambas. He was held prisoner for 9 months, until he was bought by a French merchant.
LOCALITY OF REFERENCE:
Brazil
DANCE FORM:
traditional, round
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