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American Mission in Quessua, Angola, Portuguese West Africa
Group photo, American Mission in Quessua, Angola, Portuguese West Africa.
circa 1900s
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Media ID 14384056
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Adults Angola Colonialism Corrugated Huts Iron Mission Missionaries Missionary Portuguese Roof Roofing Roofs Straw
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative group photograph captures a moment in time at the American Mission in Quessua, Angola, Portuguese West Africa, circa 1900s. The image showcases a diverse gathering of missionaries and local Angolan residents, standing proudly in front of their respective buildings. The missionaries, predominantly American, are dressed in Western attire, while the Angolan people wear traditional clothing, including huts with thatched roofs and corrugated iron structures. The American Mission in Quessua was established during the colonial era, with the primary objective of spreading Christianity and providing education to the indigenous population. The missionaries are seen here engaging with the community, fostering relationships and sharing their beliefs. The children in the photograph are likely students of the mission school, dressed in uniforms, reflecting the influence of Western education. The architectural diversity in the background highlights the fusion of cultures that characterized the colonial period. The mission buildings, with their corrugated iron roofs, stand in stark contrast to the traditional huts with straw roofs. This image offers a glimpse into the complex interplay of colonialism, religion, and cultural exchange that shaped the landscape of Angola during the early 1900s. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical connections between the United States, Portugal, and Angola, and the enduring impact of colonialism on the African continent.
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