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Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti
Soldiers from the Fante tribe who served under the British in their war against the Ashanti empire on the Gold Coast. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, the British attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi, and officially declared Ghana a crown colony on 24 July 1874. They did this with the help of their alliances with tribes such as the Fante who were enemies of the Ashanti
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1873 1874 Acing Asanti Ashanti Attacked Capital Colony Decades Declared Destroyed Enemies Fante Ghana Kumasi Officially Relationship Served Serving Tribes Uneasy Virtually Alliances December
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 26.9cm x 39.6cm (10.6" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in the rich and complex history of Ghana, as Fante soldiers proudly stand in formation alongside their British commanders during the Anglo-Ashanti War of 1873. The Fante people, hailing from the coastal region of modern-day Ghana, had long been at odds with their central rivals, the Ashanti Empire. For decades, the British had sought to establish a stronger presence on the Gold Coast, but their relationship with the Ashanti was uneasy at best. In July 1873, tensions boiled over, and the British, with the help of their Fante allies, launched a devastating attack on the Ashanti capital of Kumasi. The city was virtually destroyed, and the Ashanti Empire was left reeling. In the aftermath of the conflict, on December 24, 1874, the British officially declared Ghana a crown colony. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the significant role that the Fante people played in the colonization of Ghana. Their alliance with the British was a strategic one, as they saw the British as a means to weaken their long-standing enemies, the Ashanti. The Fante soldiers, dressed in their colorful uniforms, stand tall and determined, their faces a testament to the complex web of alliances and conflicts that shaped the history of this West African nation. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, to a moment when the course of Ghanaian history was irrevocably changed. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the intricate relationships between different tribes and colonial powers, and the far-reaching consequences of war and conquest.
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