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Transporting wood - India
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Transporting wood - India
Wooden ox-pulled carts filled with wood pause at the roadside in the Madhya Pradesh Province, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts
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Carts Filled Loin Cloth Lumber Madhya Oxen Ponsonby Powered Pradesh Pulled Ralph Road Side Spoked Timber Track Transporting Turban Wheels Yolk
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the past, transporting us back to the Madhya Pradesh Province in India during the early 20th century. The image, taken by renowned photographer Ralph Ponsonby Watts, showcases a scene of traditional wood transport using ox-pulled carts. The carts, filled to the brim with logs and timber, pause at the roadside, their large, spoked wheels coming to a halt. The oxen, harnessed with yolks, rest after a hard day's work, their powerful bodies glistening with sweat. The men, dressed in loincloths and turbans, stand nearby, their faces etched with the lines of labor and determination. This historical scene offers a glimpse into the rich and intricate past of India's transportation system, where animals played a crucial role in moving goods from one place to another. The large, heavy logs and timber, essential for construction and fuel, were transported in this manner, adding to the daily rhythm of life in the province. This photograph is not only a testament to the resilience and strength of the people and animals involved but also a reminder of the importance of preserving our historical and cultural heritage.
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