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The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Lord Gifford and scouts on the A
Lord Gifford and advance scouts on the Adansi hills being warned by an Ashanti priest not to go forward. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British. Both were trying to secure the coastal town of Elmina on the West Coast of Africa also known as the Gold Coast
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1873 1874 Advance Asantehene Ashanti El Mina Forward Fought Gifford Hills Karikari Kofi Priest Ruler Secure Warned Scouts
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.9cm (9.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a pivotal moment during the Second Ashanti War, which raged between 1873 and 1874 along the West Coast of Africa, specifically in the region known as the Gold Coast. The conflict arose between King Kofi Karikari, the powerful and revered ruler of the Ashanti or Asante people, and the British, who sought to secure the strategic coastal town of Elmina. In this photograph, Lord Gifford, a British military officer, and his advance scouts are depicted on the Adansi hills, being cautiously warned by an Ashanti priest not to proceed further. The date is February 7, 1873, and the tension between the two parties is palpable. The Ashanti priest, with his distinctive headdress and regal bearing, conveys a sense of authority and determination, while Lord Gifford and his men, dressed in their military uniforms, appear focused and determined. The Second Ashanti War was a significant historical event in the annals of West African history. It marked a turning point in the power dynamics between the Ashanti people and the British, ultimately leading to the decline of the Ashanti Empire. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between European colonial powers and indigenous African kingdoms during this period. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the events of the Second Ashanti War. It is a testament to the rich and complex history of the region, and a reminder of the pivotal role that Elmina and the Gold Coast played in the larger narrative of African history.
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