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Madimba - Congo - Pipe-smoking lady
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Madimba - Congo - Pipe-smoking lady
A rather powerful looking lady from the Congo, smoking a pipe and carrying a large wicker basket on her head. She is the wife of the Chief of the Mpongo Tribe of Kibweta, Madimba, Congo, Africa. Date: circa 1910s
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Bare Bare Foot Breasted Breasts Carries Chief Congo Feet Pipe Powerful Sarong Scarification Smoker Smokes Straw Wicker
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This evocative photograph captures the powerful presence of Madimba, the wife of the Chief of the Mpongo Tribe in Kibweta, Congo, Africa. Dating back to the 1910s, the image showcases Madimba's strength and resilience as she confidently smokes a pipe with one hand, while skillfully balancing a large wicker basket filled with provisions on her shaven head. Dressed in a simple yet elegant sarong, her bare feet are adorned with intricate scarification markings, a common practice among the people of the Congo. Her breasts, also adorned with traditional jewelry, are prominently displayed, emphasizing her femininity and motherly role within her community. The Chief's wife carries the weight of her tribe's needs on her shoulders, both literally and figuratively, embodying the strength and determination of African women during this era. The use of natural elements, such as the bare earth and lush greenery in the background, further highlights the connection between the people and their land. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Mpongo Tribe and the remarkable women who played a vital role in their society.
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