Framed Print : East African Jewish Bedouin Musician in Jerusalem, Israel
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
East African Jewish Bedouin Musician in Jerusalem, Israel
East African Jewish Bedouin Musician in Jerusalem, Israel. Playing a masenqo, a single-stringed bowed lute commonly found in the musical traditions of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 11575509
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bedouin Bowed Eritrea Eritrean Ethiopia Ethiopian Frame Headdress Instrument Israel Jerusalem Jewish Lute Minstrel Minstrels Musician Nomad Nomadic Parchment Performer Player Robes Singer Stretched String Stringed Striped Tradition Traditions Resonator
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "East African Jewish Bedouin Musician in Jerusalem, Israel" framed print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the 1920s, where you'll find a Bedouin musician in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel. With a hauntingly beautiful expression, he plays the masenqo, a traditional single-stringed bowed lute, deeply rooted in the musical traditions of Ethiopia and Eritrea. This stunning framed print is not only a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the East African Jewish community but also a unique addition to any home or office decor. Experience the magic of history brought to life with this exquisite piece from Media Storehouse.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 39.6cm (9.6" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the enchanting moment of an East African Jewish Bedouin musician, lost in the rhythm of his music as he plays the masenqo, a traditional single-stringed bowed lute, in the bustling streets of Jerusalem, Israel during the 1920s. The musician, dressed in striped robes and a headdress, embodies the rich cultural heritage of Ethiopian and Eritrean musical traditions. The masenqo, also known as the masinko or masenqo, is a resonator lute with a stretched parchment membrane, commonly found in the musical traditions of Ethiopia and Eritrea. The East African Jewish community, also known as Beta Israel or Falash Mura, has a complex and fascinating history. Many of its members were once part of the larger Ethiopian or Eritrean populations, but over centuries, they came to be identified as Jews based on their unique cultural practices and belief in the Jewish faith. This musician, a minstrel or azmari, was likely part of the nomadic Bedouin community, bringing his music to the streets of Jerusalem as a means of livelihood and cultural expression. The 1920s and 1930s were a time of great change for the East African Jewish community, as many began to migrate to Israel in search of a homeland and a connection to their Jewish heritage. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when traditional music and cultural practices continued to thrive amidst the shifting sands of history.
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