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Metal Print : Mompunga, a Lushai chief, and Mr. Murray, political agent, taking the oath of friendship
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Mompunga, a Lushai chief, and Mr. Murray, political agent, taking the oath of friendship
Mompunga, a Lushai chief, and Mr. Murray, political agent, taking the oath of friendship, which appears to involve spearing an unsuspecting cow. Date: 1890
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15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring an intriguing moment in history. Witness the signing of the oath of friendship between Mompunga, a Lushai chief, and Mr. Murray, political agent, as they engage in an unusual yet symbolic ritual involving a cow. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings to life the rich cultural traditions and complex political dynamics of the late 19th century. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your home or office décor with this stunning Metal Print.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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
Mompunga, a revered Lushai chief, and Mr. Murray, a British political agent, engage in an unusual yet symbolic gesture of friendship in this photograph taken in 1890. The setting is the lush, verdant landscape of what is now Myanmar, during the height of British colonial rule in Burma. The ritual, steeped in tradition and diplomacy, involves the two men taking an oath of allegiance and unity. The intriguing image portrays them standing side by side, each holding a spear, with a seemingly unsuspecting cow in the foreground. The cow, a significant element in Lushai culture, represents peace and prosperity. The spearing of the cow is not an act of violence but rather a symbolic gesture, signifying the unity and bond between the Lushai people and the British administration. The act of spearing the cow together represents their shared commitment to maintaining peace and order in the region. Mompunga, dressed in traditional Lushai attire, and Murray, in his formal British uniform, stand as equals in this moment, demonstrating the potential for peaceful coexistence between the indigenous population and the colonial power. The photograph offers a unique glimpse into the complexities of diplomacy during the British Empire, where cultural differences were bridged through understanding, respect, and mutual agreement. This image, filled with history and symbolism, serves as a reminder of the intricate web of relationships that existed during the colonial era, and the importance of diplomacy and understanding in fostering peace and unity, even in the most unexpected of circumstances.
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