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Canvas Print : Wa-Toto children in Dar es Salaam, East Africa, WW1
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Wa-Toto children in Dar es Salaam, East Africa, WW1
Wa-Toto (Watoto) children in Dar es Salaam, East Africa (now in Tanzania), during WW1.
circa 1916
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Media ID 14377368
© The On Call in Africa Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Huts Salaam Salute Saluting Tanzania Toto
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the history of Wa-Toto children in Dar es Salaam during World War 1 into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from The On Call in Africa Collection. Featuring the evocative image 'Wa-Toto children in Dar es Salaam, East Africa, WW1' by The On Call in Africa Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, these high-quality Canvas Prints perfectly capture the raw emotion and historical significance of this moment in time. Each print is expertly crafted using premium materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting addition to any space. Transport yourself back in time and add a unique touch to your decor with this captivating piece of history.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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 evocative photograph captures a moment in the history of Wa-Toto children in Dar es Salaam, East Africa, during the tumultuous period of World War I. Circa 1916, the children, dressed in simple clothing and barefoot, are seen saluting in unison, their young faces expressing a mix of curiosity, determination, and resilience. The backdrop of their huts, with thatched roofs and smoky chimneys, adds to the authenticity of the scene. During the early 1900s, Wa-Toto children, also known as the "street children" or "children of the streets," were a common sight in the bustling port city of Dar es Salaam. Many of them were orphans, abandoned or left to fend for themselves, while others were runaways or children of impoverished families. They would often beg, sell trinkets, or work odd jobs to survive. With the outbreak of World War I, the situation for these children became even more precarious. The war disrupted trade and commerce, leading to increased poverty and hardship. Moreover, the British colonial administration, which ruled Tanzania at the time, conscripted thousands of African laborers, including children, to work on the railways and other infrastructure projects to support the war effort. Despite the challenges, the Wa-Toto children continued to persevere, finding ways to survive and even thrive in the midst of adversity. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of their resilience and the indomitable spirit of children, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
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