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South Africa - Cape Malays
Women and children of a Cape Malay Family, South Africa
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Media ID 4407129
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Asians Cape Immigrants Malay Southern Malays
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the vibrant colors and rich cultural heritage of South Africa into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This beautiful image, "South Africa - Cape Malays" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of a Cape Malay family with women and children in traditional attire. The high-quality canvas material enhances the vivid details and textures of the photograph, creating a piece of art that tells a story. Add this captivating print to your decor and let it be a conversation starter, a reminder of the diverse beauty of our world."
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 photograph captures the daily life of a Cape Malay family in a small South African town during the early 1900s. The women, dressed in traditional attire, are seen here preparing food in their humble home. The eldest child, wearing a red fez hat, helps his mother with the cooking, while his younger sister, cradling a baby, looks on. The Cape Malay community, also known as the "Cape Malays," are descendants of Asian immigrants who arrived in South Africa from the Malay Archipelago, Indonesia, and Malaysia, starting in the late 17th century. They were brought to the Cape as laborers, slaves, and indentured servants by the Dutch East India Company. The historical significance of this image lies in its portrayal of the rich cultural heritage that the Cape Malay community has brought to South Africa. The women's traditional clothing, with its bright colors and intricate patterns, reflects the blending of Asian and African influences. The fez hats, a symbol of Malay identity, were adopted by the community in the late 19th century. The photograph also provides a glimpse into the daily life of a community that has faced significant challenges throughout South Africa's complex history. Despite facing discrimination and marginalization, the Cape Malay community has managed to preserve its unique cultural identity and contribute to the rich tapestry of South African society. This photograph, taken in 1905, is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the Cape Malays in South African history and the resilience of a community that has endured and thrived against the odds.
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