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Tippoo Tibs Ivory Store at Stanley Falls, Lualaba River, c
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Tippoo Tibs Ivory Store at Stanley Falls, Lualaba River, c
Photograph of Tippoo Tibs Ivory Store at Stanley Falls on the Lualaba River, c.1887. Stanley Falls are now known as the Boyoma Falls and are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Tippoo Tib (1837-1905), whose real name was Hamid ibn Mohammed, was an African-Arab adventurer and warrior, who controlled a large section of Central Africa. His aid to H.M. Stanley and other European explorers was invaluable in their exploration and exploitation of the region
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1837 1889 Adventurer Arab C1887 Congo Controlled Democratic Exploitation Exploration Explorers Falls Hamid Invaluable Ivory Mohammed Real Region Section Stanley Store Tippoo Warrior Lualaba
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This photograph, taken around 1887, showcases Tippoo Tib's Ivory Store at Stanley Falls on the Lualaba River, now known as Boyoma Falls, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Tippoo Tib, whose real name was Hamid ibn Mohammed, was an African-Arab adventurer and warrior who controlled a large section of Central Africa during the late 19th century. He played a significant role in the European exploration and exploitation of the region, providing invaluable aid to renowned explorers such as Henry Morton Stanley. Tippoo Tib's store was a crucial hub for the import and export of ivory, a primary commodity in the African trade at the time. The European explorers relied on Tippoo Tib's knowledge of the region, his connections, and his military prowess to navigate the challenges of Central Africa. The store at Stanley Falls served as a critical stop for these explorers as they journeyed deeper into the continent. Tippoo Tib, born in 1837, was a formidable figure in African history. He was an Arab from Oman who had settled in Central Africa and rose to power through a combination of military prowess, political acumen, and diplomacy. His aid to European explorers like Stanley was invaluable, enabling them to make significant strides in their exploration and understanding of the vast and largely unknown African continent. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of Central Africa and the role that African leaders like Tippoo Tib played in shaping the region's interactions with the outside world. The image captures a moment in time when the old world met the new, and the interplay of cultures, economies, and peoples began to reshape the African landscape.
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