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Mexico - Donkeys carrying pulque
A tlachiquero on a burro with a load of pulque (an alcoholic beverage) in the saddlebags of a group of other donkeys. Date: circa 1905
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Alcoholic Donkey Donkeys Mexican Mexico Mule Mules Panniers Pulque Sacks Burro Burros Saddlebag Saddlebags
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 39.6cm x 25.6cm (15.6" x 10.1")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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 photograph, estimated to have been taken around 1905, offers a glimpse into the traditional process of transporting the ancient Mexican alcoholic beverage, pulque, through the rugged terrain of Mexico. The image features a tlachiquero, a traditional pulque harvester, perched atop one of the donkeys, skillfully balancing himself as he expertly taps the maguey plant to collect the fermented sap that will later become pulque. In the saddlebags and panniers of the other donkeys and mules, we see the heavy loads of pulque, carefully secured for the journey. The burros and burros, with their sturdy build and sure-footedness, were the ideal choice for transporting the heavy and valuable liquid over long distances. Pulque, a pre-Hispanic beverage, has been a significant part of Mexican culture for centuries. It is produced by tapping the sap of the maguey plant and allowing it to ferment in earthen jars. The result is a unique, slightly viscous, and slightly alcoholic beverage with a distinct taste and texture. This photograph not only showcases the traditional methods of producing and transporting pulque but also highlights the strong bond between humans and animals in rural Mexico during that era. The donkeys and mules played a crucial role in the daily lives of the people, helping to bring essential goods and services to communities that were often isolated and difficult to access. Overall, this photograph is a fascinating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the rich history and traditions of Mexico and its people.
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