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Women smoking a Chibouk Pipe - Southern Algeria
Women smoking a Chibouk Pipe - Southern Algeria. Date: circa 1901
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Media ID 20162937
© Bubblepunk / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Algeria Algerian Bubble Hookah Hubble Pipe Southern Tobacco
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Step back in time with our exquisite photographic print from the Media Storehouse range, featuring "Women smoking a Chibouk Pipe - Southern Algeria." Captured circa 1901, this captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to a different era. The women, dressed in traditional attire, gracefully smoke the intricately designed Chibouk pipe, a cultural symbol of hospitality in Southern Algeria. This vintage print adds an authentic touch of history to your home or office décor and makes a unique and thoughtful gift for history buffs, cultural enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past.
High-quality poster prints are available in a range of sizes and are printed on 270 gsm semi-glossy silk finish poster paper. An affordable option for decorating any space, they are perfect for fixing straight onto walls. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 23.7cm (14.8" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
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 photograph captures a moment in time from the early 1900s, depicting a group of women in Southern Algeria engaged in the traditional practice of smoking a Chibouk pipe. The Chibouk, also known as a long-stemmed Turkish pipe, is a cultural artifact that has been a significant part of North African and Middle Eastern smoking traditions for centuries. In this image, the women sit together, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of the tobacco smoke that curls up from their pipes. Each woman cradles her Chibouk in one hand, expertly holding it at an angle to inhale the sweet-smelling tobacco through the long stem. The pipes are adorned with intricate designs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region. The scene is set against a backdrop of arid desert landscape, with the sun casting long shadows over the sandy terrain. The women's clothing, consisting of flowing robes and headscarves, adds to the sense of timelessness and tradition. This photograph provides a rare glimpse into the daily lives of women in Southern Algeria during the early 1900s, offering a window into a world that has largely been lost to the sands of time. The Chibouk pipe, with its distinctive hubble-bubble design, has long been a symbol of hospitality and community in North Africa, and this image beautifully captures the social significance of this ancient tradition.
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