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A Niam-Niam wandering minstrel, 1876
A Niam-Niam wandering minstrel, 1876. Date: 1876
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Media ID 14141947
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1876 Harp Minstrel Musician Regional Wandering Racial
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Niam-Niam Wandering Minstrel poster print. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to 1876 and offers a unique glimpse into the past. The Niam-Niam minstrel, with his traditional attire and intriguing expression, is sure to add an air of mystery and adventure to any space. Our high-quality poster prints are perfect for adding character to your home or office, and make for thought-provoking conversation starters. Bring history to life with this stunning, rights-managed image."
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 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 landscape (horizontal) or 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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