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Black Africans at a Moorish Cafe
Black Africans at a Moorish Cafe, Algeria - playing a local board game Date: 1905
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Algeria Algerian Cafe Coffee Hookah Moorish Moors Pipe
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at a Moorish café in Algeria during the early 20th century. The image, dated 1905, depicts a group of Black Africans gathered around a low table, engrossed in a local board game. The atmosphere is relaxed and convivial, with the warm glow of the café's interior illuminating their faces. The Moorish style of the café is evident in the intricately tiled walls, ornate lanterns, and the hookah pipes that sit on the table. The men wear various hats, some with wide brims, while others are bareheaded. One man holds a pipe in his hand, taking a thoughtful puff, while another leans forward intently over the board. The setting of this photograph in Algeria, a country in North Africa, places it within the context of the rich history of the Moorish civilization. The Moors, who were primarily Muslims and Berbers, ruled much of the Iberian Peninsula from the 8th to the 15th centuries, leaving behind a profound cultural influence. When the French colonized Algeria in the late 19th century, they embraced the Moorish architectural style in their buildings, including cafés like the one depicted in this photograph. This image offers a glimpse into the daily life of Black Africans in Algeria during a time of significant historical change. It invites us to reflect on the complex and diverse cultural heritage of North Africa and the enduring influence of the Moorish civilization.
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