Jigsaw Puzzle : 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
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Discover the rich history of Africa with our exquisite jigsaw puzzles from Media Storehouse. This captivating puzzle features the Curio Store in Livingstone, Barotseland, Northern Rhodesia, circa 1905. Taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archives, this puzzle brings the vibrant colors and intriguing details of King Lewanikas (Lewanika) Curio Store to life. Piece together this beautiful puzzle and transport yourself back in time to a fascinating era in African history.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.2cm (29.9" x 19.8")
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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