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West Africa - Nigeria - Kano Woman - Sanusi People
West Africa - Nigeria - Kano Woman with a wicker mat rolled-up under her arm - Sanusi People. Date: circa late 1950s
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Media ID 18075202
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Berber Headscarf Kano Nigeria Nigerian Nomadic Population Tribal Wicker Rolled Up
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with a beautiful and culturally rich greeting card from our West Africa collection at Media Storehouse. This exquisite design features a captivating image of a Kano woman from Nigeria, expertly captured in the late 1950s. She is proudly carrying a wicker mat, a symbol of the Sanusi People's traditional way of life. This evocative and authentic greeting card, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is the perfect way to add a touch of global charm to your correspondence. Order now and share the wonders of West Africa with your loved ones.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.2cm x 12.5cm (6" x 4.9")
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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 evocative black-and-white photograph captures the image of a Kano woman from the Sanusi People of Nigeria, circa late 1950s. The woman, dressed in traditional attire, is seen holding a rolled-up wicker mat under her arm, a common practice among the nomadic and semi-nomadic populations of West Africa. The Sanusi People, also known as the Toubou or the Berber people of Nigeria, are an indigenous ethnic group with a rich cultural heritage. The woman wears a colorful headscarf, adorned with intricate patterns, which is a significant part of the traditional attire for women in the region. The trabe, or long flowing robe, she wears, is a testament to the unique and vibrant textile traditions of the Sanusi People. The Sanusi People are known for their semi-nomadic lifestyle, moving from place to place in search of water and pasture for their livestock. The wicker mat, a versatile and essential item, would have been used for various purposes such as sleeping, sitting, or carrying goods. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Kano woman from the Sanusi People during the late 1950s, a time of significant change in Nigeria as the country moved towards independence from British colonial rule. The image serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and resilience of indigenous populations in West Africa and the importance of preserving their traditions.
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