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Fine Art 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
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and culture of East Africa during World War I with this captivating Fine Art Print from The On Call in Africa Collection at Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts Wa-Toto children in Dar es Salaam, now Tanzania, capturing a moment in time that tells a story of resilience and survival. Add this beautiful print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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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