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Lieutenant Cameron's sketches in Africa: a Native Family on the March, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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Lieutenant Cameron's sketches in Africa: a Native Family on the March, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant Cameron's sketches in Africa: a Native Family on the March, 1876....we encounter a native family, as it seems, on their way to a change of dwelling-place, the man and the women bearing on their heads each a bundle of household stores, perhaps their bedding, a gourd which serves for a pot, or one of the small children; but the African woman has a peculiar way of slinging her baby at the lower part of her back, which we also remember to have seen among the Fantee mothers at Cape Coast Castle'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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This print, titled 'Lieutenant Cameron's sketches in Africa: A Native Family on the March, 1876', transports us back in time to the heart of Africa during the 19th century. The image, created by an unknown artist, depicts a native family making their way to a new dwelling place. The father and mothers, each bearing bundles of household items on their heads, balance their loads with a grace and strength that speaks to their resilience and resourcefulness. The African woman cradles her baby in a unique and intriguing way, slinging it at the lower part of her back - a practice also observed among Fantee mothers in Cape Coast Castle. The family's bare feet leave impressions in the dusty terrain, adding a sense of authenticity to the scene. The meticulously engraved details in this print offer a glimpse into the daily lives of African families during a time of exploration and change. This poignant image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1876, invites us to reflect on the universal themes of family, motherhood, and the human spirit, as well as the historical significance of British exploration in Africa.
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