Cushion > Arts > Portraits > Pop art gallery > Street art portraits
Cushion : Matabele Rebellion Memorial, Bulawayo, Rhodesia
Home Decor from Mary Evans Picture Library
Matabele Rebellion Memorial, Bulawayo, Rhodesia
Matabele Rebellion Memorial, Main Street, Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Date: circa 1908
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14407168
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Bulawayo Commemoration Guns Listed Main Matabele Names Plinth Rebellion Rhodesia Southern Wheels Zimbabwe
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.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft cushions
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.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Africa
> Related Images
> Africa
> South Africa
> Related Images
> Africa
> Zimbabwe
> Bulawayo
> Africa
> Zimbabwe
> Related Images
> Africa
> Zimbabwe
> Rhodesia
> Arts
> Portraits
> Pop art gallery
> Street art portraits
> Historic
> Monuments and landmarks
> Monuments and memorials
> Historic
> Monuments and landmarks
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Matabele Rebellion Memorial, located on Main Street in the city of Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), circa 1908. The memorial stands as a poignant testament to the Matabele Rebellion, a significant event in the history of the region. The Matabele Rebellion, also known as the First Matabele War, took place between 1896 and 1897, when the Ndebele people, led by their chief Lobengula, rose up against the British colonial rule. The rebellion was a response to the imposition of colonial taxes and the loss of traditional lands. The memorial commemorates the lives lost during the conflict, with a list of names inscribed on its plinth. The image shows the memorial in its early years, with the guns, wheels, and other military paraphernalia still in place. The guns, which were used during the rebellion, were mounted on the memorial as a symbol of the conflict that had taken place. The memorial serves as a reminder of the complex history of the region and the impact of colonialism on the indigenous peoples of Southern Africa. It is a powerful reminder of the past, and a testament to the resilience and determination of the Ndebele people in the face of adversity. The memorial continues to be an important site of historical and cultural significance in Bulawayo and Zimbabwe as a whole.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
