Cushion : Government House, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
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Government House, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Government House, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, with native soldier on guard. Date: circa 1912
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Media ID 14407348
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Freetown Guard Guarding Leone Palm Rifle Security Sierra
Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)
18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the grandeur of Government House in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, during the early 1910s. The British colonial administration built this impressive edifice in the late 19th century as the official residence of the Governor. The large, imposing building, with its red-tiled roof and whitewashed walls, is surrounded by lush gardens filled with palm trees, providing a striking contrast to the rugged landscape of the surrounding hills. In the foreground, a native soldier stands guard, his rifle at the ready. Dressed in his full uniform, complete with feathered headdress, he embodies the complex history of the British colonial presence in Sierra Leone. The native soldiers, recruited from local communities, served as an essential part of the colonial security forces. Their presence was both a symbol of British power and a means of maintaining order in the colony. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when European colonial powers exerted their influence over much of Africa. It also highlights the intricate interplay of power dynamics, as native soldiers, like the one depicted here, served under the command of their colonial overlords, even as they protected their own communities and lands. The image is a poignant reminder of the rich and complex history of Sierra Leone, a country that has weathered centuries of colonialism, conflict, and transformation. Today, Freetown stands as a vibrant and resilient city, a testament to the strength and resilience of its people.
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