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Villagers in Sierra Leone with a captured Boa Constrictor
Villagers in Sierra Leone carry a captured Boa Constrictor. Date: circa 1930s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Discover the captivating culture and wildlife of Sierra Leone with our stunning jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring an intriguing image of local villagers proudly holding a captured Boa Constrictor, this puzzle offers a unique and engaging puzzle-solving experience. Transport yourself to a different time and place as you piece together this vibrant and colorful image, sourced from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and world travelers alike, this puzzle is a must-have addition to your collection.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 47.2cm x 31.5cm (18.6" x 12.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the 1930s, a group of villagers in Sierra Leone proudly display their latest catch: a large Boa Constrictor coiled around a long wooden pole. The serpent, its body tied securely to the pole, appears both menacing and mesmerizing, its eyes fixed on the onlookers with an intense, unblinking gaze. The villagers, dressed in traditional attire, seem both awed and triumphant, their faces a mix of excitement and satisfaction. Hunting was a vital part of life in rural Sierra Leone during this era, providing both food and essential materials for the community. Snakes, particularly large constrictors, were highly prized as a source of protein and were hunted with great skill and determination. The capture of a large snake like this would have been a significant event, bringing the community together in celebration and providing a valuable addition to their diet. The photograph captures a moment of both connection and contrast: the villagers, bound together by their shared experience, stand in stark contrast to the wild, untamed beauty of the snake they have captured. The image offers a glimpse into a way of life that has largely disappeared, a time when the natural world and human existence were more intimately intertwined. Despite the passage of time, the photograph remains a powerful reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of rural communities, and the enduring allure of the natural world. The Boa Constrictor, once a fearsome adversary, becomes a symbol of the triumph of human ingenuity and determination.
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