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Fine Art Print : Madimba - Congo - Pipe-smoking lady
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Madimba - Congo - Pipe-smoking lady
A rather powerful looking lady from the Congo, smoking a pipe and carrying a large wicker basket on her head. She is the wife of the Chief of the Mpongo Tribe of Kibweta, Madimba, Congo, Africa. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 7237629
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Bare Bare Foot Breasted Breasts Carries Chief Congo Feet Pipe Powerful Sarong Scarification Smoker Smokes Straw Wicker
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of African culture with our exquisite Madimba Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a powerful and enigmatic woman from the Mpongo Tribe of Kibweta, Congo, Africa. With a confident gaze and a pipe clenched between her teeth, she carries the weight of the world on her head in the form of a large wicker basket. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring the rich tapestry of African heritage into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34.1cm x 53.3cm (13.4" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the powerful presence of Madimba, the wife of the Chief of the Mpongo Tribe in Kibweta, Congo, Africa. Dating back to the 1910s, the image showcases Madimba's strength and resilience as she confidently smokes a pipe with one hand, while skillfully balancing a large wicker basket filled with provisions on her shaven head. Dressed in a simple yet elegant sarong, her bare feet are adorned with intricate scarification markings, a common practice among the people of the Congo. Her breasts, also adorned with traditional jewelry, are prominently displayed, emphasizing her femininity and motherly role within her community. The Chief's wife carries the weight of her tribe's needs on her shoulders, both literally and figuratively, embodying the strength and determination of African women during this era. The use of natural elements, such as the bare earth and lush greenery in the background, further highlights the connection between the people and their land. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Mpongo Tribe and the remarkable women who played a vital role in their society.
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