Photo Mug : Chimpanzee, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Home Decor from Mary Evans Picture Library
Chimpanzee, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Chimpanzee named Peter saluting, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1912
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Media ID 14405200
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Chimp Chimpanzee Freetown Leone Monkey Peter Salute Saluting Sierra
Photo Mug
Bring the enchanting world of Sierra Leone's Freetown right to your desk with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring an iconic image of a charming chimpanzee named Peter, captured in circa 1912. This rights-managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online adds a touch of exotic adventure to your daily routine. Each mug is expertly crafted with high-quality ceramics, ensuring a durable and vibrant display of the captivating Chimpanzee image. Perfect for sipping your favorite beverage and reminiscing about faraway lands or simply adding a unique and personal touch to your office or home decor. Embrace the beauty of nature and the richness of cultural history with every sip from our Photo Mug.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the moment of connection between man and beast in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, circa 1912. The image features a chimpanzee named Peter, who has learned to salute in an uncanny imitation of human behavior. Dressed in a small tunic and standing on two legs, Peter raises his right hand in a respectful salute, his dark, intelligent eyes meeting those of the photographer. The backdrop of this extraordinary scene is the lush, tropical landscape of Freetown, with its verdant foliage and vibrant colors. The image transports us back in time to an era when the boundaries between human and animal seemed less defined, and the natural world held a greater allure and mystery. Sierra Leone, located on the western coast of Africa, was a British protectorate during this period. European explorers, scientists, and missionaries were drawn to the region for its rich natural resources and cultural diversity. It was during this time that Peter, and likely other chimpanzees, came into contact with humans, leading to the development of unique relationships and behaviors. This photograph is a testament to the remarkable intelligence and adaptability of chimpanzees, our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom. It also serves as a reminder of the complex history between humans and animals, and the enduring fascination we have with the natural world and its inhabitants.
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