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Picking Coconuts / Africa
Coconuts are gathered in East Africa where they are used for their oil, vegetable fat and fibre
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Media ID 4343311
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Coco Nut Coconuts Fibre Gathered Picking Vege Table 1929
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the vibrant beauty of Africa into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, titled "Picking Coconuts," captures the essence of East Africa, where coconuts are lovingly gathered for their valuable oil, vegetable fat, and fibre. The rich, textured canvas texture adds depth and dimension to the vivid colors of this Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Transform any room into an art gallery with this evocative and captivating piece."
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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
1. Title: "A Scene of Coconut Harvesting in East Africa, 1929" This evocative photograph captures the essence of a simpler time, as a group of East African farmers carefully pick ripe coconuts from the tall palm trees that dominate the landscape. Dressed in traditional clothing and adorned with colorful fabrics, the farmers expertly climb the trees, using ropes and wooden platforms to reach the fruit. The coconuts, with their distinctive green husks and brown eyes, are carefully placed in baskets or woven mats, ready to be transported to their homes for processing. Coconuts have a rich history in Africa, dating back thousands of years, with evidence of their cultivation found in ancient Egypt and Ethiopia. The versatile fruit has long been valued for its oil, which is extracted from the kernel, and its vegetable fat, used for cooking and as a source of light. The fibers from the husks have also been used for weaving mats, ropes, and other textiles. This image, taken in 1929, offers a glimpse into the past, when life in East Africa was more rural and agricultural, and the simple pleasures of harvesting coconuts were a daily reality for many communities. The photograph is a testament to the deep connection between people and the natural world, and the enduring importance of traditional practices in the face of modernization. As you gaze at this image, you can almost hear the sound of the farmers' laughter and the rustling of the palm fronds in the breeze. The scene is a reminder of the beauty and simplicity of rural life, and the importance of preserving the traditions and practices that have shaped our history.
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