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KENYA: IVORY TRADE, c1902. Men carrying ivory tusks along a street in Kenya
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KENYA: IVORY TRADE, c1902. Men carrying ivory tusks along a street in Kenya
KENYA: IVORY TRADE, c1902.
Men carrying ivory tusks along a street in Kenya. Photographed c1902
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1902 Barefoot Black British Empire Carrying Commerce Concrete Holding Ivory Kenya Kenyan Porter Robe Shadow Sidewalk Stone Street Scene Transport Turban Tusk Walking Wall
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This photo print, titled "KENYA: IVORY TRADE, c1902" takes us back in time to the early 20th century. The image captures a bustling street scene in Kenya, where men are seen carrying ivory tusks along a stone sidewalk. Their barefoot presence against the concrete backdrop highlights their resilience and dedication to their work. The photograph showcases the diversity of this Kenyan community during that era. The men wear traditional robes, fezzes, turbans, and shadows cast by the sun add depth to their figures as they navigate through the busy street. This snapshot offers a glimpse into an important aspect of commerce at that time - the ivory trade. As we observe these workers laboriously transporting these valuable tusks, it prompts reflection on both the beauty and controversy surrounding such practices. It serves as a reminder of Kenya's historical connection with British Empire during this period. Preserved by Library of Congress' Granger Art on Demand collection, this photograph is not just an artistic piece but also holds immense historical significance. It allows us to travel back in time and witness firsthand how life was lived over a century ago in Kenya.
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