Antique Framed Print : Sierra Leone - Stage for an itinerant Conjurer
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Sierra Leone - Stage for an itinerant Conjurer
A strolling Conjurers stage arrangements, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11553058
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Conjurer Itinerant Leone Magician Mudbrick Sierra Voodoo Witchdoctor Conjurers
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23.4cm (14.6" x 9.2")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment as an itinerant conjurer sets up his stage in Sierra Leone, West Africa, during the 1910s. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of a mudbrick wall, the simple yet effective stage design consisting of a painted backdrop and a few props. The conjurer, dressed in traditional attire, focuses intently on his preparations, his expression a mixture of concentration and anticipation. Itinerant conjurers, also known as voodoo priests or witch doctors, played an integral role in the spiritual and social fabric of West African communities. They were believed to possess supernatural powers and were consulted for various reasons, including healing, protection, and divination. Their performances often involved the use of herbs, charms, and other ritual objects, as well as storytelling and music. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural history of Sierra Leone and the role of itinerant conjurers in West African society. The simple yet powerful stage setting underscores the importance of storytelling and performance in the transmission of traditional beliefs and practices. The image also serves as a reminder of the enduring influence of African spiritual traditions, which continue to shape the cultural landscape of Sierra Leone and the wider African continent to this day.
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