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Racial / C Africa / Ouadda
Warriors of Ouadda (now in Central African Republic) as encountered by the French
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Media ID 4362966
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Encountered Gallopping Warriors Racial
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 17cm x 24.4cm (6.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking photograph captures the moment of encounter between the French expedition led by Lieutenant-Colonel Marchand and the indigenous Warriors of Ouadda, a powerful and formidable people residing in the Central African Republic around 1911. The Republic of Central Africa, then known as French Equatorial Africa, was undergoing a period of intense exploration and colonization, with the French eager to assert their dominance and claim the vast natural resources of the region. The Warriors of Ouadda, renowned for their strength and bravery, were a significant obstacle to the French advancement. Dressed in their traditional attire, these warriors are depicted galloping on horseback, their faces painted with intricate designs and their bodies adorned with various protective charms. The contrast between the modern French soldiers, clad in uniforms and carrying advanced weaponry, and the traditional African warriors, with their spears and shields, highlights the clash of cultures and the historical significance of this moment. Despite their initial resistance, the Warriors of Ouadda were eventually subdued by the French, and their lands became a part of the expanding French colonial empire. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of Central Africa and the encounters between European explorers and the indigenous peoples of the region. This image, from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the past and shedding light on the rich cultural heritage of Central Africa. The Warriors of Ouadda, once powerful and independent, now stand as a testament to the indomitable spirit of a people who resisted and adapted in the face of colonialism and the inexorable march of history.
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