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Outdoor kitchen, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Outdoor kitchen in a native village, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 14405210
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Cooking Huts Kitchen Leone Natives Primitive Roof Sierra Straw
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 25.1cm (15.6" x 9.9")
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 evocative photograph captures the essence of daily life in a native village in Sierra Leone, West Africa during the 1920s. The image showcases a group of men and women gathered around an outdoor kitchen, preparing a meal using traditional methods. The kitchen is constructed from a series of huts with thatched roofs made of straw and grass. The simplicity of the structures highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the community, as they make use of the natural materials available to them. In the foreground, a man carefully tends to a fire, while others chop wood and prepare ingredients. Smoke rises from the cooking pots, filling the air with the aroma of a hearty meal. Nearby, women tend to the trees and animals, ensuring the sustainability of their community. The scene is idyllic, yet the stark reality of the primitive living conditions is evident. The villagers rely on the land and its resources to survive, and their daily routine is one of hard work and perseverance. The image offers a glimpse into a way of life that has largely disappeared, as modernization and globalization have brought about significant changes to communities across Africa. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and traditions that continue to thrive in Sierra Leone and other parts of West Africa. Despite the challenges and hardships faced by these communities, their resilience and determination to preserve their way of life is a testament to the human spirit.
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