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Women smoking a Chibouk Pipe - Southern Algeria
Women smoking a Chibouk Pipe - Southern Algeria. Date: circa 1901
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Media ID 20162937
© Bubblepunk / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Algeria Algerian Bubble Hookah Hubble Pipe Southern Tobacco
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of yesteryears with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Women Smoking a Chibouk Pipe in Southern Algeria, circa 1901. This captivating image from the Media Storehouse collection, available at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to a time and place where tradition and culture intertwine. The women, dressed in vibrant robes, gracefully smoke the long-stemmed Chibouk pipe, a symbol of hospitality and friendship in Southern Algerian society. With intricate details and rich colors, this Fine Art Print is a stunning addition to any home or office, evoking a sense of history and wonder. Bring the allure of the past into your present with this beautiful and intriguing piece.
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 53.3cm x 33.1cm (21" x 13")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 photograph captures a moment in time from the early 1900s, depicting a group of women in Southern Algeria engaged in the traditional practice of smoking a Chibouk pipe. The Chibouk, also known as a long-stemmed Turkish pipe, is a cultural artifact that has been a significant part of North African and Middle Eastern smoking traditions for centuries. In this image, the women sit together, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of the tobacco smoke that curls up from their pipes. Each woman cradles her Chibouk in one hand, expertly holding it at an angle to inhale the sweet-smelling tobacco through the long stem. The pipes are adorned with intricate designs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region. The scene is set against a backdrop of arid desert landscape, with the sun casting long shadows over the sandy terrain. The women's clothing, consisting of flowing robes and headscarves, adds to the sense of timelessness and tradition. This photograph provides a rare glimpse into the daily lives of women in Southern Algeria during the early 1900s, offering a window into a world that has largely been lost to the sands of time. The Chibouk pipe, with its distinctive hubble-bubble design, has long been a symbol of hospitality and community in North Africa, and this image beautifully captures the social significance of this ancient tradition.
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