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Kyabe, Chad, Africa - Sara Man with enormous lip plates
Kyabe, Moyen-Chari, Chad, Africa - Man of the Sara People with enormous upper and lower lip plates. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 14376392
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Body Chad Custom Deformation Deformed Disturbing Lips Modification Plates Ritual Sara Tradition Tribal Tribes Unusual Weird Lobi
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the captivating culture of Africa into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This striking piece, titled "Kyabe, Chad, Africa - Sara Man with enormous lip plates," showcases the intriguing Sara people from Chad in the Moyen-Chari region. Captured in the circa 1920s, this rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to a time long past. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. Experience the allure of Africa and make a bold statement with this mesmerizing artwork.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 33.3cm x 53.3cm (13.1" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "An Unusual Tradition: The Enormous Lip Plates of the Sara People in Kyabe, Chad, Africa" This evocative photograph captures the captivating image of a man from the Sara People of Kyabe, Chad, Africa, adorned with enormous lip plates. Dating back to the circa 1920s, this striking portrait offers a glimpse into the rich and intriguing cultural practices of Central Africa. The Sara People, an ethnic group residing primarily in the Moyen-Chari region of Chad, have long been known for their distinctive lip plates. Made from materials such as clay, wood, or metal, these plates were inserted into the lips of both men and women as a sign of maturity and beauty. The size of the plates varied depending on the individual's social status and wealth. The process of inserting the lip plates was a painful and time-consuming ritual. The lips were first pierced, and gradually, larger plates were added over time, allowing the lips to stretch and accommodate the larger plates. This body modification was considered a mark of beauty and an essential aspect of Sara identity. The photograph's subject, with his impressive upper and lower lip plates, embodies the unusual and intriguing aspects of this Central African tradition. The image may be considered disturbing or odd to some, but it serves as a powerful reminder of the diverse and complex cultural practices that have shaped human history. This photograph is an invaluable document of the Sara People's history and their unique customs. It invites us to reflect on the significance of tradition and the role it plays in shaping the identities of communities around the world.
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