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Bantu musicians with gourd piano, Central Africa
Two Bantu musicians playing a gourd piano looking rather like a curved xylophone, Central Africa. Date: 1922
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Bantu Gourd Instrument Musician Musicians Piano Today 1922 Musical Racial
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of cultural richness to your greetings with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range. Featuring this captivating image of two Bantu musicians from Central Africa, skillfully playing a gourd piano, this greeting card transports you to a time and place filled with history and tradition. The intricate details of the musicians' expressions and their unique instrument, reminiscent of a curved xylophone, are brought to life through the high-quality print sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for any occasion, this card is a thoughtful and unique way to express your sentiments while celebrating the beauty of diverse cultures.
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of pure musical connection between two Bantu musicians from Central Africa in the 1920s. Seated on the ground, they focus intently on their gourd piano, an intriguing musical instrument that resembles a curved xylophone. The gourd piano, a traditional African musical instrument, is made from hollowed-out gourds strung with animal sinew or metal wires. The men's expressions reveal their deep engagement with the music they are creating, as they strike the gourds with small hammers. The image transports us back to a time long past, a time of rich cultural diversity and unique artistic expression. The 1920s, known as the Jazz Age, was a time of great social and artistic change in the world. However, in Central Africa, the musical traditions of the Bantu people continued to thrive. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and creativity of African cultures, which have made significant contributions to the global musical landscape. As we look at this photograph today, we are reminded of the importance of preserving and celebrating the diverse musical traditions of the world. The men in this image, with their gourd piano, offer us a glimpse into a musical past that continues to inspire and influence contemporary music. Their music, like the gourds they play, resonates deeply with the human spirit, transcending time and place.
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