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Africa (XIX). Equatorial Guinea. Exploration into
Africa (XIX). Equatorial Guinea. Exploration into Fernando Poo. Bubi people from Musola and Bocaboch llages. Image appeared in La Ilustraci spa y Americana newspaper. Engraving
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Equatorial Guinea with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an intriguing exploration image from the XIX century. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Bubi people of Musola and Bocabochá, dressed in traditional attire, as they go about their daily lives during the era of Fernando Poo's exploration. Transport yourself back in time and add a touch of African history to your home or office decor with this stunning, rights-managed print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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This enchanting image, published in the Spanish-American newspaper La Ilustración on March 2, 1895, offers a glimpse into the unexplored territories of Equatorial Guinea, specifically the regions of Fernando Poo and the Bubi people's villages of Musola and Bocaboch. The scene portrays a group of Bubi men, dressed in loincloths and adorned with body paint, gathered around what appears to be a ceremonial object. The jungle backdrop, teeming with lush vegetation and exotic wildlife, adds to the sense of mystery and intrigue. The exploration of Africa, particularly Equatorial Guinea, was a subject of great interest during the late 19th century. European powers, including Spain, were racing to claim territories and resources, leading to an influx of explorers and colonizers. Polish writer and explorer, Jozef Konrad Korzeniowski, better known by his pen name Joseph Conrad, wrote extensively about his experiences in the Congo Free State, another African colony. This engraving, created by Teodor Nalecz and Jozef Konrad, highlights the indigenous people's way of life, showcasing their masculine strength and connection to their land. The image is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Bubi people and the importance of preserving indigenous communities during a time of intense colonialism and exploitation. The image, with its horizontal composition, captures the essence of the era's indigenist movement, which focused on the representation and celebration of indigenous peoples and their cultures. This image serves as a reminder of the complex and multifaceted history of Africa and the ongoing importance of recognizing and respecting indigenous communities.
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