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Mali - Timbuktu - A fine portrait of a local man with staff
Mali - Timbuktu - A fine portrait of a hirsute local man with bamboo staff and steely gaze... Date: circa 1909
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Media ID 18074340
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Apr18 Bamboo Bearded Hairy Hirsute Mali Staff Timbuctoo Timbuktu Visage Weathered
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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 portrait captures the weathered visage of a local Malian man from Timbuktu, a historic city in the North West region of Africa, circa 1909. The hirsute man, with his thick, curly beard and bushy eyebrows, exudes an air of wisdom and resilience. He holds a bamboo staff in his right hand, a common tool used for walking and as a symbol of authority in many African cultures. The man's steely gaze, fixed on the camera, suggests a deep connection to his surroundings and a strong sense of pride in his heritage. Timbuktu, once a major center of Islamic learning and trade, is located in the arid region of the Niger Bend. The city's rich history and cultural significance have made it a popular destination for travelers and explorers for centuries. This portrait offers a glimpse into the lives of the people of Timbuktu during a time when the city was still largely untouched by modern influences. The intricately patterned clothing and the textured fabric of the man's turban add depth and texture to the image, while the warm, earthy tones of the photograph evoke the sun-baked landscapes of the region. The image is a testament to the enduring spirit of the people of Mali and their deep connection to their history and culture.
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