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African Zenega and traders, 17th century
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African Zenega and traders, 17th century
African Zenega and traders. 17th-century artwork of traders bartering brandy for water with Zenega (or Sanhaja) people of the African Kingdom of Cayor at Cap-Vert (in what is now Senegal). This engraving is from Africa (1670) by the London-based Scottish cartographer John Ogilby (1600-1676). This 767-page atlas describes the known lands and peoples of Africa, with 57 plate engravings of maps and artworks. Largely based on the 1668 work Naukeurige Beshryvinge der Afrikaenesche gewesten by Dutch geographer Olfert Dapper, the engravings were by 17th-century Dutch artist Jacob van Meurs
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1600s 1670 17th Century Africa African Anthropological Anthropology Atlas Barrel Barrels Black Coastal Cultural Culture Drinking Water Dutch Engraving Ethnic Ethnographic Ethnography Exploration Explorers Indigenous John Ogilby Local Merchant Native Parasol Supplies Trader Traders Trading Tribal West Africa Barter Bartering Berber Brandy Cask Casks Jacob Van Meurs Merchants Olfert Dapper Resupply Resupplying Senegal Supplying
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This print captures a significant moment in history, showcasing African Zenega traders engaging in bartering with European explorers during the 17th century. The artwork, created by renowned Scottish cartographer John Ogilby, is part of his monumental atlas "Africa" published in 1670. With meticulous detail and precision, this engraving depicts the exchange between traders from the African Kingdom of Cayor and European merchants at Cap-Vert (now Senegal). In this scene, we witness an intriguing cultural encounter as brandy is traded for water. The local Zenega people are portrayed elegantly with their parasols, while the merchants stand beside barrels filled with supplies. This monochrome illustration offers a glimpse into West Africa's rich history and its intricate web of trade routes. The collaboration between Ogilby and Dutch artist Jacob van Meurs brings to life the ethnographic aspects of Africa's diverse indigenous communities. It serves as an invaluable resource for anthropologists and historians interested in understanding the regions' peoples and cultures during that era. Todd-White Art Photography has masterfully captured this historical artwork through their lens, allowing us to appreciate its significance even today. As we delve into this image, we are transported back to a time when exploration was paramount and intercultural exchanges shaped our world's narrative.
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