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Women of Samory Toure (circa 1835-1898) war chief of the Niger loop and their supervisor
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Women of Samory Toure (circa 1835-1898) war chief of the Niger loop and their supervisor
LSE4335581 Women of Samory Toure (circa 1835-1898) war chief of the Niger loop and their supervisor, Sonninke, who knows how to read and write Arabic, as evidenced by the paper he holds in his hand. Engraving by Riou, to illustrate the story " From Niger to the Gulf of Guinee" by Captain Louis Gustave Binger (1856-1936), in 1887-1889, in Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages, under the direction of Edouard Charton (1807-1890), 1st semester 1891, edition Hachette, Paris. by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women of Samory Toure (circa 1835-1898) war chief of the Niger loop and their supervisor, Sonninke, who knows how to read and write Arabic, as evidenced by the paper he holds in his hand. Engraving by Riou, to illustrate the story " From Niger to the Gulf of Guinee" by Captain Louis Gustave Binger (1856-1936), in 1887-1889, in Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages, under the direction of Edouard Charton (1807-1890), 1st semester 1891, edition Hachette, Paris.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
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This print showcases the Women of Samory Toure, a group led by the renowned war chief of the Niger loop, Samory Toure (circa 1835-1898). The image also features their supervisor, Sonninke, who possesses impressive knowledge in reading and writing Arabic. This fact is evident from the paper he holds in his hand. Engraved by Riou, this artwork was created to illustrate Captain Louis Gustave Binger's enthralling story "From Niger to the Gulf of Guinee" published between 1887 and 1889 in Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages under Edouard Charton's direction. The edition was released during the first semester of 1891 by Hachette in Paris. The composition captures a moment frozen in time - an intimate glimpse into the lives of these remarkable women warriors and their knowledgeable supervisor. Their strength and resilience shine through as they stand together with determination etched on their faces. Leonard de Selva skillfully captured this historical photograph that now resides within a private collection. Through his lens, we are transported back to a significant period when courageous individuals like Samory Toure defied societal norms and fought for what they believed in. As we admire this piece of artistry from Fine Art Finder, let us reflect on the bravery exhibited by these extraordinary women who challenged conventions and left an indelible mark on history.
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