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Picture No. 11981762
Ivory collecting in Nyasaland, old postcard probably c1920s. Date
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1920s Africana Cites Collecting Dead Death Early Elephant Elephants Game Hunter Hunters Ivory Loxodonta Poacher Poachers Poaching Sport Trade Tusk Tusks Twenties Nyasaland
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Step into the wild and witness the daring adventures of ivory collectors in Nyasaland! This vintage postcard, dating back to the roaring 1920s, captures a thrilling moment in history. With their khaki hats and rugged gear, these hunters embarked on an epic quest for prized tusks amidst the African wilderness. In this snapshot, we see a group of intrepid souls standing triumphantly beside an enormous elephant carcass. The sheer size of this majestic creature is awe-inspiring! It's as if time has frozen, allowing us to marvel at its grandeur even decades later. While some may frown upon such activities today due to conservation concerns, let's not forget that this was a different era—a time when big game hunting was seen as both sport and adventure. These brave individuals risked it all for their passion and love for wildlife. As we gaze upon this print from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment, our imaginations run wild with stories of daring pursuits through untamed landscapes. It serves as a reminder of how far we've come in understanding the importance of protecting these magnificent creatures. So hang up your explorer hat and delve into history with this image that encapsulates an era where man ventured fearlessly into nature's embrace.
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