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Canvas Print : House building, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
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House building, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
House building, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1912
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Media ID 14405202
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Circular Freetown Homes Huts Leone Natives Primitive Roof Scaffolding Sierra Straw
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the vibrant culture and history of West Africa into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "House building, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa," showcases the resilient spirit of a community coming together to construct a new home. Taken circa 1912, this photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you back in time, offering a unique and intriguing perspective of a bygone era. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring a richly textured and long-lasting display. Elevate your decor with this inspiring and evocative piece that adds depth and character to any room.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
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 photograph captures the scene of a house building site in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, circa 1912. The image presents a glimpse into the daily life of the African community during this period, as men and women work together to construct round, circular huts using local materials. The huts, with their thatched roofs made of straw and grass, are a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people. The use of scaffolding made from branches and vines demonstrates the community's reliance on their natural surroundings and their ability to adapt to their environment. The image also reveals the collaborative nature of the building process, with men and women working side by side to bring the structure to life. The women, dressed in colorful clothing, can be seen carrying heavy loads of building materials on their heads, while the men use tools to shape and construct the hut. Despite the primitive conditions, there is a sense of pride and determination in the faces of the people as they work. The round, circular design of the huts is a common architectural feature in many African communities and reflects the cultural traditions and values of the people. This photograph offers a rare and authentic glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the people of Freetown, Sierra Leone, during the early 1900s. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength of African communities and their ability to build homes and communities despite the challenges they faced.
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