Fine Art Print : Making cloth, Sierra Leone Protectorate, West Africa
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Making cloth, Sierra Leone Protectorate, West Africa
Natives making cloth on a loom, Sierra Leone Protectorate, West Africa. Date: circa 1912
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Media ID 14405196
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Adults Cloth Huts Leone Loom Natives Primitive Protectorate Roof Sierra Straw Weaving
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich cultural heritage of West Africa with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts natives skillfully weaving cloth on a loom in the Sierra Leone Protectorate around 1912. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring a stunning and vibrant representation of this historical moment. Bring the beauty and tradition of Sierra Leone into your home or office with this unique and intriguing piece of art.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 32.9cm x 53.3cm (13" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 from the early 1910s in the Sierra Leone Protectorate, West Africa, as a group of native men and women work together to create cloth using traditional methods. The scene takes place in a quintessential African village setting, with huts made of straw and grass roofs, surrounded by lush greenery. In the foreground, a man intently focuses on his task at the loom, expertly weaving intricate patterns into the fabric. Nearby, other men and women assist, some preparing the fibers, others tending to the children playing at their feet. The women wear colorful wraps and hats, adding a vibrant touch to the otherwise earthy tones of the scene. The Sierra Leone Protectorate, established in 1808, was a British colonial territory located on the west coast of Africa. During this time, traditional African practices, including cloth-making, continued to thrive alongside the influence of European culture. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region and the resilience of its people. The simple yet powerful image invites us to reflect on the importance of community, tradition, and the enduring human spirit. It serves as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of people and the beauty of diverse ways of life.
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