Premium Framed Print : Sierra Leone - Stage for an itinerant Conjurer
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Sierra Leone - Stage for an itinerant Conjurer
A strolling Conjurers stage arrangements, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11553058
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Conjurer Itinerant Leone Magician Mudbrick Sierra Voodoo Witchdoctor Conjurers
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 24.9cm (15.6" x 9.8")
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 moment as an itinerant conjurer sets up his stage in Sierra Leone, West Africa, during the 1910s. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of a mudbrick wall, the simple yet effective stage design consisting of a painted backdrop and a few props. The conjurer, dressed in traditional attire, focuses intently on his preparations, his expression a mixture of concentration and anticipation. Itinerant conjurers, also known as voodoo priests or witch doctors, played an integral role in the spiritual and social fabric of West African communities. They were believed to possess supernatural powers and were consulted for various reasons, including healing, protection, and divination. Their performances often involved the use of herbs, charms, and other ritual objects, as well as storytelling and music. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural history of Sierra Leone and the role of itinerant conjurers in West African society. The simple yet powerful stage setting underscores the importance of storytelling and performance in the transmission of traditional beliefs and practices. The image also serves as a reminder of the enduring influence of African spiritual traditions, which continue to shape the cultural landscape of Sierra Leone and the wider African continent to this day.
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