Matabele relaxing in front of their homes, c. 1869
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Matabele relaxing in front of their homes, c. 1869
Sketch 76 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines, (1859-1871)
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1820 1875 1869 Anthropology Baines Exploration Inhabitant John Thomas John Thomas Baines Matabele Relaxing
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This evocative sketch, titled 'Matabele Relaxing in Front of Their Homes' (Sketch 76), is an original drawing by the renowned Victorian explorer and artist, John Thomas Baines. Dated 1869, this illustration offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of the Matabele people during the 19th century. Baines, who was born in England in 1820 and lived between 1820 and 1875, embarked on several expeditions to Southern Africa, documenting his travels through a series of meticulously detailed sketches and watercolors. This particular sketch, executed with a deft hand and keen observational skills, captures a group of Matabele inhabitants in a moment of repose. The Matabele, a Ndebele-speaking ethnic group, were renowned for their military prowess and distinctive cultural practices. Their homes, depicted in the background, are characterized by their unique cylindrical huts with conical thatched roofs. The men, dressed in animal skins and adorned with beadwork, sit casually on the ground, while women and children play nearby. This sketch provides an invaluable anthropological record of a people and their way of life during a time of significant exploration and change in Africa. Baines's work continues to be celebrated for its historical and artistic significance, offering a window into the past and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Matabele people.
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