Premium Framed Print : Shooa women with baby, Kanem spearman, and Bambara bowman
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Shooa women with baby, Kanem spearman, and Bambara bowman
Shooa women with baby, Kanem spearman, and Bambara bowman.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840
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Media ID 14211007
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Anthropology Bowman Chad Completegalleryofpeoplesintruepictures Ethnography Friedrichwilhelmgoedsche Libya Mali Shield Spearman
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" 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 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This handcolored lithograph, titled "Shooa Women with Baby, Kanem Spearman, and Bambara Bowman," is an intriguing glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of the 19th century African continent. The image, taken from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, showcases the diverse populations of the Kanem Empire in Chad and the Bambara Empire in Mali. In the foreground, a Shooa woman cradles her baby in a traditional sling, her expressive face a testament to the deep connection between mother and child. She wears an ornate headdress adorned with beads and feathers, as well as a flowing robe adorned with intricate patterns. To her left, a Kanem spearman stands tall and proud, his body covered in protective armor and armed with a long spear and shield. His fierce gaze and muscular physique convey a sense of strength and determination. To the right, a Bambara bowman poised and ready, his bow and quiver at the ready. His intricately designed clothing and elaborate headdress reflect the sophisticated and complex culture of the Bambara people. This stunning representation of African peoples and their customs offers a valuable historical record of a time when European exploration and colonization were shaping the continent in profound ways. The meticulous attention to detail and vibrant colors of the lithograph further enhance its beauty and authenticity, making it a must-have for any collection focused on ethnography, anthropology, or the history of Africa.
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