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African colonialism. Explorers attending a party in his hono
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African colonialism. Explorers attending a party in his hono
African colonialism. Explorers attending a party in his honor in Niger (1881). Nineteenth-century colored engraving
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Accordion Celebration Colonialism Colonization Colonizer Dancer Explorer Feast Indigene Instrument Musician Niger Percussion Spectacle Spectators Tribal Umbrella Musical
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This striking 19th-century engraving captures an intriguing moment in the annals of African colonialism: explorers attending a party in honor of their achievements in Niger, 1881. The image presents a vivid tableau of the encounter between European explorers and the indigenous people of Africa. The European explorers, dressed in their finest attire, are seen mingling with local dancers, musicians, and tribesmen. The air is filled with the sounds of African music as a dancer plays a percussion instrument, while another performs an energetic dance under the shade of a large umbrella. European spectators, some with accordions in hand, observe the spectacle with a mixture of fascination and curiosity. The indigenous people, dressed in their traditional attire, seem to be equally intrigued by the Europeans, who have brought with them new technologies, ideas, and cultural practices. This engraving offers a glimpse into the complex and multifaceted nature of colonialism, a time when the world was being connected and transformed in ways that would forever alter the course of history. The image is a poignant reminder of the human capacity for both exploration and exploitation, as well as the enduring power of music and dance to bridge cultural divides.
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