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Africa. Congo. Courtyard of a factory in Banana
History of Africa. 19th century. Courtyard of a factory in Banana. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1890. Spain
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This engraving depicts the courtyard of a factory in Banana, a district in the Congo region of Africa during the 19th century. The image, taken from Henry M. Stanley's "El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados" (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), published in Barcelona around 1890, offers a glimpse into the European colonial presence in Africa during the height of the Scramble for Africa. In the center of the courtyard, several men in African attire are shown working around barrels filled with what appears to be bananas. The open-air warehouse behind them is filled with wooden barrels, suggesting the extensive storage capacity required for the production and trade of this valuable commodity. The courtyard also features a few animals, including a dog and a rooster, adding to the bustling atmosphere of the scene. Palm trees with their distinctive fronds grace the background, emphasizing the tropical climate and natural resources of the region. The factory, with its European architectural influences, stands as a stark reminder of the economic and political power dynamics at play during this period of African history. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of African and European cultures during the era of colonialism, as well as the emergence of new economic systems and the exploitation of natural resources. The courtyard of the factory in Banana serves as a powerful symbol of the complex and often tumultuous history of Africa and its relationship with the wider world.
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