Canvas Print : Natives with clock, Swakopmund, south west Africa
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Natives with clock, Swakopmund, south west Africa
Natives with New Year clock and mud huts in the background, Swakopmund, German south west Africa (now Namibia). Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14231642
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Clock Colonialism Huts Namibia Natives Prewar Swakopmund Year
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Canvas Print of 'Natives with clock, Swakopmund, south west Africa' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to a bygone era, featuring natives gathered around a New Year clock amidst mud huts, all set against the backdrop of Swakopmund, German South West Africa (now Namibia), circa 1910. Each Canvas Print from Media Storehouse is meticulously crafted, enhancing the rich details and vibrant colors of this historic photograph. Bring this stunning piece of history into your home and add a touch of timeless charm to your décor.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the early 20th century in Swakopmund, German South-West Africa (now Namibia). In the foreground, a Native family gathers around a new clock, a symbol of the approaching New Year. The father, dressed in traditional clothing, holds the clock aloft, while his wife and children look on with curiosity and excitement. The mud huts in the background, typical of the local Herero and Damara people, provide a stark contrast to the modern timepiece. The image offers a glimpse into the intersection of cultures during the colonial era, as European influence began to spread across the African continent. The clock, a gift or a purchase from European traders or settlers, represents the encroachment of Western civilization into indigenous communities. Yet, the family's traditional attire and the presence of their mud huts suggest that they have not yet fully embraced these new ways. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of colonialism in Africa. It invites us to reflect on the ways in which different cultures interacted, adapted, and sometimes clashed during this period. The image also underscores the importance of preserving historical records that document the experiences of Native peoples during this time, as they continue to shape the contemporary narrative of African history.
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