Framed Print : Grass huts in Rotifunk, Sierra Leone, West Africa
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Grass huts in Rotifunk, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Grass huts and troops in Rotifunk, a West African Field Force camp, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1906
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Media ID 14407410
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Huts Leone Primitive Roof Sierra
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Step into the heart of West Africa with our stunning Framed Print of Grass Huts in Rotifunk, Sierra Leone. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to circa 1906, where you'll find traditional grass huts nestled among the lush greenery. The presence of a West African Field Force camp adds an intriguing historical context to this beautiful scene. Bring the richness of this culture into your home or office with our high-quality Framed Print, expertly crafted to preserve the authenticity and vibrancy of the original photograph.
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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.1cm (15.6" x 9.9")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the contrasting scenes of a West African Field Force camp in Rotifunk, Sierra Leone, circa 1906. In the foreground, a group of African troops, dressed in uniforms and armed with rifles, stand at attention. Their serious expressions and disciplined posture belie the rugged, primitive surroundings of their temporary barracks. Behind them, a row of grass huts, typical of the rural countryside in West Africa, stretch into the distance. The huts, made from woven palm fronds and thatch, are surrounded by tall trees, their verdant leaves forming a lush canopy. The scene is one of both tranquility and tension, as the modern world of military discipline intersects with the traditional way of life in this West African community. The grass huts, with their simple yet effective design, have long been a symbol of the region's rich cultural heritage, and serve as a reminder of the unique history and diversity of the people of Sierra Leone.
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