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Moyamba, Sierra Leone, Madam Yoko, Chiefs, Colonial Officers
At Moyamba, the capital and largest city of Moyamba District, in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone ( Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate - British colonial administration) - D.C. & Agents of the B. C. G. Association pictured with Madam Yoko (or Mammy Yoko) (circa 18491906), the leader of the Mende people in Sierra Leone, and other chiefs with their friends.
1906
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Media ID 20259685
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Administration Administrator Agents Association Chief Chiefs Colony Confederacy Friends Leone Madam Madame Mende Official Officials Protectorate Secret Sierra Mammy Sande
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the rich history of Sierra Leone with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection. This captivating image transports you to Moyamba, the historic capital city of the Moyamba District in Sierra Leone. Witness a vibrant scene of Madam Yoko, local Chiefs, and Colonial Officers, skillfully captured during the British colonial administration era. Add an authentic touch of African history to your home or office décor with this beautifully detailed and intriguing Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 37.5cm (23.4" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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In this evocative photograph taken in Moyamba, the capital and largest city of Moyamba District in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone, during the British colonial administration in 1906, we see a gathering of prominent figures from the local community and British colonial officials. Madam Yoko, also known as Mammy Yoko, the revered leader of the Mende people in Sierra Leone, stands proudly among the group. Madam Yoko, whose name translates to "Mother of the River," was a powerful and influential figure in Mende society, leading the Sande Society and the Kpa Confederacy. The Sande Society was a secret women's organization that played a crucial role in the social, political, and spiritual life of the Mende people. The Kpa Confederacy was a political alliance of Mende chiefdoms that aimed to maintain peace and order within the community. Surrounding Madam Yoko are other chiefs, dressed in their traditional attire, and British colonial officers and agents of the BCG Association. The BCG Association, or British Colonial Government, was the administrative body responsible for governing the Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate on behalf of the British Crown. The colonial officers and agents are dressed in their formal attire, signifying their position of authority. Despite the colonial presence, Madam Yoko and the other chiefs maintain their traditional regalia and customs, reflecting the complex and dynamic nature of colonial rule in Sierra Leone during the early 1900s. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of colonial administration and traditional African leadership in Sierra Leone during a pivotal moment in its history.
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