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Decorated Adobe mudbrick houses, Kano, Nigeria
Beautifully-decorated Adobe mudbrick houses at Kano, Nigeria. The caption of this card reads: " The Great Market City, scene of the recent Durbar in honour of a visit by HRH the Prince of Wales". Date: circa 1905
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Adobe Kano Mudbrick Nigeria Nigerian Patterns Plaster
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 11.1cm (7" x 4.4")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph showcases the beautifully-decorated Adobe mudbrick houses of Kano, Nigeria, circa 1905. Kano, a bustling city in northern Nigeria, was renowned for its vibrant markets and rich cultural heritage. The intricately-designed mudbrick structures, adorned with geometric patterns and plastered with intricate motifs, reflect the unique architectural style and artistic prowess of the people of Kano. The photograph bears the caption, "The Great Market City, scene of the recent Durbar in honour of a visit by HRH the Prince of Wales." The Durbar festival is an ancient tradition celebrated in Kano and other northern Nigerian cities, marking the beginning of the farming season and the enthronement of a new monarch. The event was an extravagant display of the region's rich cultural heritage, attracting visitors from far and wide. The mudbrick houses in this photograph are not only a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people of Kano but also a reflection of their deep-rooted history and traditions. The intricate designs and patterns on the walls of these houses are a visual representation of the intricacies of Nigerian history and the enduring spirit of its people. The photograph is a precious piece of history, offering a glimpse into the past and providing a deeper understanding of the cultural and architectural heritage of Kano and Nigeria as a whole. The use of Adobe mudbricks, a sustainable and locally-sourced building material, also highlights the importance of preserving traditional building techniques and materials in the face of modernization and urbanization.
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