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Fruit seller, Sierra Leone
Woman fruit seller, Goderich Beach, Sierra Leone, Africa. She carries her wares on her head in an enamel bowl Date: circa 1982
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Media ID 19534415
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1982 Basin Bowl Eighties Fante Goderich Leone Sale Seller Sierra
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Bring the vibrant colors and rich culture of Sierra Leone into your home with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Fruit Seller, Sierra Leone," showcases a woman skillfully balancing an enamel bowl filled with fresh fruit on her head at Goderich Beach. The photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a poignant reminder of the resilience and beauty of everyday life in Africa, circa 1982. Our premium framing options ensure that this beautiful, rights-managed print is preserved and presented to its best advantage, adding character and depth to any room in your home.
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 26.6cm x 39.6cm (10.5" 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.
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This evocative image captures the vibrant energy and resilience of a woman fruit seller at Goderich Beach in Sierra Leone, West Africa, during the 1980s. Dressed in a colorful wrap skirt and blouse, she expertly balances an enamel bowl filled with an array of ripe and succulent fruits on her head, skillfully using a cloth to secure it in place. The sun casts a warm glow on her radiant face, which is framed by intricately braided hair. The sandy beach and clear blue water provide a picturesque backdrop to her bustling trade. Despite the challenges of living in a developing country, this woman's smile and the joy in her eyes reveal her happiness and contentment in her work. Fruit selling is a common occupation for women in Sierra Leone, providing them with a source of income and a means to support their families. The basin and bowl, essential tools for her trade, are simple yet effective, reflecting the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the people of this region. This photograph, taken circa 1982, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a woman in Sierra Leone during a time of change and transformation. It is a poignant reminder of the strength and determination of the human spirit, and the beauty and richness of the diverse cultures that make up our world.
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