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Toilet of the coffee, the woman has the fan activates the fire that heats the coffee
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Toilet of the coffee, the woman has the fan activates the fire that heats the coffee
LSE4334113 Toilet of the coffee, the woman has the fan activates the fire that heats the coffee beans, once rissoles in the fat, the coffee is poured with oil into a large dish and circulates among the somalis guests, each anointed with a drop of oil on the ears, then rubs the rest of the body, and finally crunch coffee beans like treats. Engraving by Riou, to illustrate the story " Voyage chez les Benadir, les somalis et les Bayoun", in 1882-1883, by Georges Revoil (1852-1894). Published in Le Tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages, 2nd semester 1885, edited by Edouard Charton (1807-1890), edition Hachette, Paris. by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toilet of the coffee, the woman has the fan activates the fire that heats the coffee beans, once rissoles in the fat, the coffee is poured with oil into a large dish and circulates among the somalis guests, each anointed with a drop of oil on the ears, then rubs the rest of the body, and finally crunch coffee beans like treats. Engraving by Riou, to illustrate the story " Voyage chez les Benadir, les somalis et les Bayoun", in 1882-1883, by Georges Revoil (1852-1894). Published in Le Tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages, 2nd semester 1885, edited by Edouard Charton (1807-1890), edition Hachette, Paris.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
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This print takes us back in time to the late 19th century, immersing us in a unique cultural ritual. Entitled "Toilet of the Coffee" it depicts a scene from Georges Revoil's travel story "Voyage chez les Benadir, les somalis et les Bayoun" published in Le Tour du monde in 1885. In this engraving by Riou, we witness an intriguing coffee preparation ceremony among Somali guests. A woman gracefully fans the fire beneath a pot filled with coffee beans, activating its heat. Once roasted to perfection, the beans are then fried in fat before being poured into a large dish mixed with oil. What makes this ritual truly fascinating is how the coffee is shared among the guests. Each person receives a drop of oil on their ears as anointment before rubbing it onto their bodies. Finally, they indulge themselves by crunching on these aromatic coffee beans like treats. The image beautifully captures not only the intricate details of this ancient tradition but also showcases Riou's artistic talent and attention to detail. The play of light and shadow adds depth and texture to every element depicted. Through this photograph print from Fine Art Finder by Leonard de Selva, we are transported across time and space to experience firsthand an enchanting moment that reflects both cultural practices and human connection through shared experiences.
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