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A. O. F. Theatre at Avenue Roume in Dakar, Senegal
A. O. F. (Afrique occidentale fran硩 se) Theatre at Avenue Roume with women carrying bowls and baskets on their heads in Dakar, the capital of Senegal (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14403339
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Afrique Avenue Avenues Baskets Bowl Bowls Burden Dakar Heads Occidentale Roads Senegal Senegalese
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with our exquisite A.O.F. Theatre greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring a captivating image of the historic A.O.F. Theatre in Dakar, Senegal, this card showcases women in traditional attire carrying bowls and baskets on their heads. This evocative scene, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, transports you to the vibrant culture of French West Africa. Perfect for any occasion, these high-quality greeting cards are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the A.O.F. Theatre on Avenue Roume in Dakar, Senegal, circa 1910. The A.O.F. Theatre, or Theatre de l'Africa Occidentale Française, was a significant cultural institution during the French colonial era in West Africa. The theatre played an essential role in promoting French culture and values to the local population. In this image, we see a group of Senegalese women, dressed in traditional attire, carrying bowls and baskets balanced precariously on their heads as they make their way along the avenue. The women's determined expressions and the heavy loads they bear speak to the daily struggles and resilience of the Senegalese people during this period. The theatre can be seen in the background, with its grand facade and ornate columns, standing as a symbol of French influence and power. The contrast between the modern European architecture and the traditional African attire and way of life highlights the complexities and tensions of the colonial era. The women's presence in this photograph adds a layer of depth and nuance to the image, challenging the dominant narrative of the time that portrayed African people solely as laborers or subjects of the colonial power. Instead, they are depicted as active participants in their community, carrying out their daily tasks with dignity and determination. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the intersection of African and European cultures during the colonial era in West Africa.
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