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Old man from Central Sahara - Africa - Remarkable headdress
Old man from Central Sahara (Mali?) - Africa wearing a remarkable headdress cap adorned with sea shells. Date: circa 1904
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Media ID 20162841
© Bubblepunk / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Headdress Jul17 Knot Mali Malian Nomadic Sahara Scarification Shell Shells
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the enchanting culture of Africa into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image captures the essence of traditional African art, featuring an old man from Central Sahara (Mali?) proudly wearing a remarkable headdress adorned with intricately arranged sea shells. Dating back to circa 1904, this captivating photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to another time and place. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously printed using vibrant, fade-resistant inks and carefully wrapped around thick, sturdy canvas for a gallery-quality finish. Add this unique piece to your collection and let the story of the Old Man from Central Sahara become a conversation starter in your living space.
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 47.9cm x 76.2cm (18.9" x 30")
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 enigmatic presence of an old man from the Central Sahara region of Africa, believed to be from Mali, circa 1904. The man's weathered face, adorned with intricate scarifications, bears the marks of a life lived in the harsh desert environment. His long, flowing beard, once a rich chestnut color, now tinged with silver, frames his deeply lined features. But it is the man's remarkable headdress that truly sets him apart. The cap, fashioned from a simple fabric, is crowned with an intricate knot of interwoven sea shells. The shells, shimmering with iridescent hues, are meticulously arranged to form a breathtaking, symmetrical pattern. The headdress, a testament to the nomadic people's resourcefulness and creativity, serves as both protection against the desert sun and a symbol of their connection to the sea and the natural world. The old man's gaze, steady and unwavering, seems to convey a sense of wisdom and resilience, born from a lifetime spent navigating the challenges of the Central Sahara's unforgiving terrain. His headdress, a work of art in its own right, is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and traditions that continue to thrive in this remarkable part of the world.
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