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Poster Print : Anti-Mau Mau poster, caricature of a Mau Mau rebel, 1952
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Anti-Mau Mau poster, caricature of a Mau Mau rebel, 1952
Anti-Mau Mau poster, caricature of a Mau Mau rebel, 1952 (c).Inscribed: ?THE MAU MAU WANT YOUR GUN! SEE THAT THEY DON?T GET IT?.Black and red lithograph with yellow background, published by The African Information Services (Kenya), 1955 (c).Caricature of a Mau Mau rebel.From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Date: circa 1952
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1952 1955 Anti Dont Information Inscribed Kenya Rebel Services That Want Your
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating and historically significant Anti-Mau Mau poster from our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This vintage piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to 1952 and features a bold caricature of a Mau Mau rebel with the inscription, "THE MAU MAU WANT YOUR GUN! SEE THAT THEY DON'T GET IT." This evocative image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a unique and intriguing conversation starter for any space. Immerse yourself in history and add a touch of vintage charm to your walls with this captivating piece from the Media Storehouse Poster Prints collection.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.4cm x 76.8cm (17.9" x 30.2")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
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 striking anti-Mau Mau poster, published by The African Information Services in Kenya around 1955, features a caricature of a Mau Mau rebel with a menacing expression and a spear in hand. The caption reads, "THE MAU MAU WANT YOUR GUN! SEE THAT THEY DON'T GET IT." The image is a black and red lithograph against a yellow background, which adds to the sense of urgency and alarm. The Mau Mau rebellion, which began in 1952 in Kenya, was a nationalist movement aimed at ending British colonial rule. The Mau Mau believed that the only way to achieve their goal was through armed struggle. The British responded with brutal force, leading to a violent conflict that lasted for several years. This poster was likely produced to rally support for the British forces and to warn settlers and colonial administrators to be vigilant and protect their weapons. The caricatured image of the Mau Mau rebel serves to demonize the movement and to instill fear in the population. The poster is an important historical artifact that provides insight into the propaganda tactics used during the Mau Mau rebellion. It also serves as a reminder of the complex and often violent history of colonialism and decolonization in Africa.
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