Mounted Print : East African Jewish Bedouin Musician in Jerusalem, Israel
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East African Jewish Bedouin Musician in Jerusalem, Israel
East African Jewish Bedouin Musician in Jerusalem, Israel. Playing a masenqo, a single-stringed bowed lute commonly found in the musical traditions of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 11575509
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bedouin Bowed Eritrea Eritrean Ethiopia Ethiopian Frame Headdress Instrument Israel Jerusalem Jewish Lute Minstrel Minstrels Musician Nomad Nomadic Parchment Performer Player Robes Singer Stretched String Stringed Striped Tradition Traditions Resonator
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Experience the rich cultural heritage of the East African Jewish community with our stunningly beautiful Mounted Photo of a Bedouin Musician in Jerusalem, Israel. Captured in the 1920s, this image showcases the musician in his element, playing the masenqo - a traditional single-stringed bowed lute commonly found in Ethiopian and Eritrean musical traditions. Add an authentic and intriguing touch to your home or office decor with this exquisite piece from our Media Storehouse collection, sourced from the renowned Mary Evans Prints Online archive. Each print is professionally mounted and ready to hang, making it a perfect gift or addition to any space. Embrace the beauty and history of this unique musical tradition with our Mounted Photo.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 20.3cm (4.9" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the enchanting moment of an East African Jewish Bedouin musician, lost in the rhythm of his music as he plays the masenqo, a traditional single-stringed bowed lute, in the bustling streets of Jerusalem, Israel during the 1920s. The musician, dressed in striped robes and a headdress, embodies the rich cultural heritage of Ethiopian and Eritrean musical traditions. The masenqo, also known as the masinko or masenqo, is a resonator lute with a stretched parchment membrane, commonly found in the musical traditions of Ethiopia and Eritrea. The East African Jewish community, also known as Beta Israel or Falash Mura, has a complex and fascinating history. Many of its members were once part of the larger Ethiopian or Eritrean populations, but over centuries, they came to be identified as Jews based on their unique cultural practices and belief in the Jewish faith. This musician, a minstrel or azmari, was likely part of the nomadic Bedouin community, bringing his music to the streets of Jerusalem as a means of livelihood and cultural expression. The 1920s and 1930s were a time of great change for the East African Jewish community, as many began to migrate to Israel in search of a homeland and a connection to their Jewish heritage. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when traditional music and cultural practices continued to thrive amidst the shifting sands of history.
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