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Smelting Furnace - Sierra Leone, West Africa
Smelting in a bloomery-type furnace in Sierra Leone, West Africa.
circa 1910s
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Media ID 20528773
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Fabrication Furnace Heat Heating Iron Leone Metallurgy Metalwork Metalworking Methods Process Sierra Smelting Technology
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich cultural history of Sierra Leone, West Africa with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Smelting Furnace by Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you back in time to the 1910s, showcasing the traditional smelting process in a bloomery-type furnace. Add a touch of history and world art to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print. Perfect for collectors, history enthusiasts, or those who appreciate the beauty of diverse cultures. Order now and bring this piece of the past into your present.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34cm x 53.3cm (13.4" 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.
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In this evocative photograph, taken in the early 1910s, a skilled artisan in Sierra Leone, West Africa, is shown working at a traditional bloomery-type furnace. The image captures the intense heat and physical labor involved in the smelting process, as the furnace roars with flames and sparks fly. Bloomery-type furnaces were used for centuries in Africa and other parts of the world to extract iron from its raw ore. The process involved heating the iron ore in a crucible made of clay or other materials, which was then hammered into blooms or small ingots. These blooms could then be further refined or used to produce tools, weapons, or other metal objects. The scene depicted in the photograph is likely set in a rural area, as the furnace appears to be surrounded by lush vegetation and mud. The artisan, dressed in simple clothing, is focused intently on his work, using long iron rods to stir the molten iron and maintain an even temperature. The heat from the furnace is intense, and the air is filled with the sounds of sizzling metal and the rhythmic pounding of the hammer. Despite the primitive appearance of the equipment, the smelting process was a complex and sophisticated technology that required a deep understanding of metallurgy and industrial processes. The ability to extract iron from its raw form was a valuable skill, and the metal was a key component of trade networks that connected different regions of Africa and the wider world. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of metalworking in West Africa and the important role that traditional techniques played in the production of iron and other metals. It also highlights the resilience and ingenuity of African artisans, who developed innovative methods to harness the power of fire and transform raw materials into valuable commodities.
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