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Sierra Leone, West Africa - Husking of Rice pestle & mortar
Sierra Leone, West Africa - The husking of rice using a pestle and mortar - common traditional domestic scene of food preparation. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 18074944
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Common Husk Jun18 Leone Mortar Pestle Preparation Removing Rice Sierra Tribesmen Villagers Husking Husks Tribeswomen
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich culture of Sierra Leone, West Africa into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases a traditional food preparation scene, as a woman skillfully husks rice using a pestle and mortar. Drawn from the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed photograph transports you back in time to the 1910s. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the vibrant colors and intricate details of this beautiful image, making it a unique and cherished addition to any room in your home.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.2cm x 48.5cm (30" x 19.1")
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken in the 1910s, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the people of Sierra Leone, West Africa during that era. The image shows a traditional domestic scene of food preparation, with tribesmen and tribeswomen engaged in the husking of rice using a pestle and mortar. The husking process is a crucial step in rice production, which involves removing the outer husks to reveal the edible grains. The scene is set in a rural village, likely in the lush, fertile lands of the region. The people, dressed in ethnic attire, are deeply focused on their task, their expressions reflecting a sense of determination and concentration. The pestle and mortar, a common tool used for food preparation in African cultures, is a testament to the rich culinary heritage of the continent. The husking of rice was, and still is, an essential activity for the survival of communities in Sierra Leone and other parts of West Africa. Rice is a staple food in the region, and its production and consumption are deeply intertwined with the cultural identity of the people. This photograph provides a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of the people and their traditions, which continue to be an integral part of Sierra Leonean society today.
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