Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) - Friendlies in Matoppos
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Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) - Friendlies in Matoppos
Black and white lantern Slide of Friendlies in Matoppos - British South Africa. Part of Box 288, British South Africa. Boswell Collection. Slide number 29. Friendlies in Matoppos Date: circa 1890s
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This black and white lantern slide depicts a group of friendly locals in Matoppos, a significant historical site in present-day Zimbabwe during the late 19th century. At the time, Matoppos was part of British South Africa, later known as Rhodesia. The image, taken circa 1890s, captures a moment of interaction between the British explorers and the indigenous population. The Friendlies, as they were referred to, are seen gathered around what appears to be a makeshift table, possibly for a trade or diplomatic meeting. The men, dressed in animal skins and adorned with various forms of body paint, engage in animated conversation with their British counterparts, who are dressed in suits and hats. The serene landscape of Matoppos, with its distinctive granite boulders, serves as the backdrop to this intriguing scene. The Boswell Collection, from which this slide originates, is a valuable historical resource documenting the early exploration and colonization of Southern Africa. The presence of the British in Matoppos marked the beginning of a complex and tumultuous relationship between Europeans and the indigenous peoples of the region. This lantern slide offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing insights into the cultural exchange that took place during this pivotal period in African history.
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