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Old man from Central Sahara - Africa - Remarkable headdress
Old man from Central Sahara (Mali?) - Africa wearing a remarkable headdress cap adorned with sea shells. Date: circa 1904
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Media ID 20162841
© Bubblepunk / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Headdress Jul17 Knot Mali Malian Nomadic Sahara Scarification Shell Shells
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Africa with our Old Man from Central Sahara photographic print from Media Storehouse, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, captured around 1904, showcases an old man from Mali wearing a remarkable headdress adorned with intricately arranged sea shells. The print's high-quality detail brings the vibrant history and traditions of the Central Sahara to life, making it a stunning addition to any home or office decor. Order now and bring a piece of Africa's rich history into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.5cm x 27.9cm (6.9" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic presence of an old man from the Central Sahara region of Africa, believed to be from Mali, circa 1904. The man's weathered face, adorned with intricate scarifications, bears the marks of a life lived in the harsh desert environment. His long, flowing beard, once a rich chestnut color, now tinged with silver, frames his deeply lined features. But it is the man's remarkable headdress that truly sets him apart. The cap, fashioned from a simple fabric, is crowned with an intricate knot of interwoven sea shells. The shells, shimmering with iridescent hues, are meticulously arranged to form a breathtaking, symmetrical pattern. The headdress, a testament to the nomadic people's resourcefulness and creativity, serves as both protection against the desert sun and a symbol of their connection to the sea and the natural world. The old man's gaze, steady and unwavering, seems to convey a sense of wisdom and resilience, born from a lifetime spent navigating the challenges of the Central Sahara's unforgiving terrain. His headdress, a work of art in its own right, is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and traditions that continue to thrive in this remarkable part of the world.
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