Greetings Card : Curio Store, Livingstone, Barotseland, Northern Rhodesia
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Curio Store, Livingstone, Barotseland, Northern Rhodesia
King Lewinikias (Lewanika) Curio Store, Livingstone, Barotseland (now part of Zambia), Southern Africa. Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 14407162
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Curio Huts Livingstone Roof Southern Store Stores Straw Thatched Zambia
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of vintage greeting cards. This beautiful image captures the charm of King Lewanika's Curio Store in Livingstone, Barotseland, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), circa 1905. Transport your loved ones to a bygone era with this evocative, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for those who appreciate history and the rich cultural heritage of Southern Africa. Send a piece of the past with our unique, collectible greeting cards.
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 the scene outside King Lewanika's Curio Store in Livingstone, Barotseland, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), circa 1905. The store, run by King Lewanika, also known as Lewanika I, was a popular destination for travelers and collectors seeking authentic African souvenirs during the early 1900s. The image showcases the unique blend of African and European influences that characterized this period in Southern Africa's history. The thatched huts, with their distinctive straw roofs, are a testament to the traditional African architectural style, while the presence of the curio store represents the encroaching influence of European trade and commerce. The trees in the background provide a lush, natural backdrop to the scene, emphasizing the rural setting of the store. The huts, with their simple yet functional design, contrast sharply with the more ornate and intricately decorated curio store, highlighting the cultural differences between the African and European communities. King Lewanika, a respected leader of the Lozi people, was a key figure in the political and cultural landscape of Barotseland during this time. His curio store was not only a source of income for him and his people but also a symbol of their rich cultural heritage. The store's popularity among travelers and collectors helped to promote awareness of African art and culture in Europe and beyond. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into a time when African and European cultures began to intersect in significant ways, shaping the course of history in Southern Africa.
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