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The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes on the Gold Coast (b / w photo)
1604948 The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes on the Gold Coast (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes on the Gold Coast. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 January 1896.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22999706
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
1874 Ashanti Expedition Beads Blown Bourgogne Franche Comte Burgundian Burgundy Coomassie Cote D Or 21 Cote Dor Cote Dor 21 Europeans Ghana Gold Coast March Selling Prahsu
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This photograph, titled "The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes on the Gold Coast" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Captured by an English photographer in the 19th century, this print offers a glimpse into the Ashanti Expedition of 1874. The image showcases street scenes bustling with activity as Europeans and locals navigate through the vibrant architecture of Ghana's Gold Coast. The scene is filled with intriguing details; traders selling beads, native preparations for the expedition, and Mohammedans going about their daily routines. Intriguingly blown houses dotting the landscape hint at both cultural diversity and colonial influence. The march towards Coomassie (now Kumasi), capital of the Ashanti Empire, is palpable in this snapshot frozen in time. As we delve deeper into this historical narrative, we are transported to Kings Castle - Prahsu - where European forces strategized their plans during this pivotal campaign. This photograph serves as a visual testament to their determination and resilience. From Côte d'Or in Burgundy to France itself, this image resonates beyond its geographical boundaries. It reminds us of Europe's entanglement with Africa during that era – a connection that shaped both continents' histories. Preserved within private collections until now, this rare photographic gem allows us to witness firsthand glimpses of an expedition that forever altered Ghana's trajectory. Its significance lies not only in its artistic quality but also in its ability to provoke contemplation about our shared pasts
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