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Fine Art Print : A Niam-Niam wandering minstrel, 1876
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A Niam-Niam wandering minstrel, 1876
A Niam-Niam wandering minstrel, 1876. Date: 1876
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1876 Harp Minstrel Musician Regional Wandering Racial
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite fine art print of a Niam-Niam wandering minstrel, captured in 1876. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the rich cultural heritage of Africa during the late 19th century. The minstrel, with his intricate headdress and traditional attire, tells a story through his expressive posture and captivating gaze. Add this stunning piece to your home or office to inspire creativity, ignite conversation, and transport you to a time long past. Our fine art prints are produced using the highest quality materials and printing techniques to ensure a vibrant, museum-quality representation of this iconic image.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 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 17.7cm x 35.2cm (7" x 13.9")
Estimated Product Size is 33cm x 68.6cm (13" 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.
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This photograph, taken in 1876, depicts a Niam-Niam wandering minstrel from the Sudan region of Africa. The Niam-Niam were a powerful and influential people known for their military prowess, and this man, with his intricate body scarifications and traditional attire, embodies their rich cultural heritage. He holds a harp, a musical instrument that was an essential part of the wandering minstrel tradition in Africa. Wandering minstrels, also known as griots or jalis, were itinerant musicians and storytellers who traveled from village to village, entertaining and educating communities with their music, poetry, and stories. They played a vital role in preserving and transmitting the oral history and traditions of their people. The 1870s were a time of intense exploration and colonization in Africa, and this photograph offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the continent's indigenous peoples before the onset of European influence. The man in the photograph appears thoughtful and introspective, his gaze fixed on the horizon as if lost in thought or contemplating the next verse of a song. His presence serves as a reminder of the rich musical and cultural traditions that have shaped the history of Africa and continue to inspire generations. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Niam-Niam people and the wandering minstrel tradition, which endured despite the challenges of colonialism and the passage of time. It invites us to reflect on the power of music and storytelling to connect us to our past and to celebrate the diversity and complexity of human culture.
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