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South Africa - Site of Lobengulas Kraal, etc
Black and white image of the Royal Kraal of King Lobengula of the Ndebele (Matabele), Matopos, present-day Zimbabwe.. Part of Box 287, South Africa Diamond Mines, Boswell Collection. Slide number 36. Date: circa 1890s
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Kraal Matabele Present Slides Southern Zimbabwe Lobengula Matopos Ndebele
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the rich history of South Africa with our stunning black and white poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Royal Kraal of King Lobengula of the Ndebele (Matabele) in Matopos, present-day Zimbabwe. A part of the South Africa Diamond Mines, Boswell Collection, slide number 36, this photograph transports you back in time to the late 1800s. Bring a piece of African history into your home or office with this beautiful and intriguing poster print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 52.8cm x 42cm (20.8" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image transports us back in time to the late 19th century in what is now Zimbabwe, at the site of Lobengula's Kraal, or royal residence, in Matopos. King Lobengula was the ruler of the Ndebele (also known as the Matabele) people, a powerful and influential kingdom in southern Africa during the late 1800s. The Ndebele people are known for their distinctive culture, which includes intricate beadwork, impressive military formations, and a strong centralized monarchy. The photograph, part of the Boswell Collection, Box 287, South Africa Diamond Mines, dates back to the 1890s. It provides a rare glimpse into the past, offering a window into the daily life and surroundings of one of Africa's most influential leaders. The image shows a collection of huts, arranged in a semi-circular formation, surrounded by open spaces and trees. The huts, made of mud and thatch, are reminiscent of the traditional Ndebele architecture, which was designed to provide shelter from the elements and to accommodate large extended families. King Lobengula's reign was marked by significant political and military challenges, including conflicts with European colonial powers seeking to expand their territories in southern Africa. Despite these challenges, Lobengula managed to maintain the strength and influence of his kingdom until his death in 1894. Today, the site of Lobengula's Kraal stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Ndebele people and the important role they played in shaping the history of southern Africa.
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