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West Africa - Nigeria - Kano Woman - Sanusi People
West Africa - Nigeria - Kano Woman with a wicker mat rolled-up under her arm - Sanusi People. Date: circa late 1950s
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Media ID 18075202
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Berber Headscarf Kano Nigeria Nigerian Nomadic Population Tribal Wicker Rolled Up
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the vibrant culture of West Africa into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases a Kano Woman from Nigeria, expertly captured in the late 1950s. She is a proud representative of the Sanusi People, carrying a wicker mat under her arm. Each print is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and is available as a rights-managed image, ensuring the authenticity and richness of this historical moment is preserved for generations to come. Elevate your space with this stunning piece of art that tells a story of West African heritage.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 46.2cm x 76.2cm (18.2" x 30")
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.
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the image of a Kano woman from the Sanusi People of Nigeria, circa late 1950s. The woman, dressed in traditional attire, is seen holding a rolled-up wicker mat under her arm, a common practice among the nomadic and semi-nomadic populations of West Africa. The Sanusi People, also known as the Toubou or the Berber people of Nigeria, are an indigenous ethnic group with a rich cultural heritage. The woman wears a colorful headscarf, adorned with intricate patterns, which is a significant part of the traditional attire for women in the region. The trabe, or long flowing robe, she wears, is a testament to the unique and vibrant textile traditions of the Sanusi People. The Sanusi People are known for their semi-nomadic lifestyle, moving from place to place in search of water and pasture for their livestock. The wicker mat, a versatile and essential item, would have been used for various purposes such as sleeping, sitting, or carrying goods. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Kano woman from the Sanusi People during the late 1950s, a time of significant change in Nigeria as the country moved towards independence from British colonial rule. The image serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and resilience of indigenous populations in West Africa and the importance of preserving their traditions.
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