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Islamic Kanuri woman of Borno, Nigeria
6339075 Islamic Kanuri woman of Borno, Nigeria by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Islamic Kanuri woman of Borno, Nigeria. She wears a piece of blue fabric which covers one shoulder and forms a split skirt to reveal a white toile petticoat. She wears her hair in braids under a bandana with metal cockade and holds a feather fan. Bournouaise. Handcoloured woodcut by from Auguste Wahlens Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, (Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World) Librairie Historique-Artistique, Brussels, 1845. Wahlen was the pseudonym of Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer (1801-1875), a writer and archivist with the Heraldic Department of Belgium.); © Florilegius
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1845 Archivist Auguste Wahlen Bandana Bare Breast Braids Brussels Cockade Feather Jean Francois Nicolas Loumyer Manners Moeurs Nation Nigeria Pseudonym Shoulder Skirt Tribe Woodblock Engraving Belgians Belgium Belgian Benelux Countries
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This print showcases an Islamic Kanuri woman from Borno, Nigeria, captured by the Belgian School in the 19th century. The image beautifully portrays her traditional attire and cultural significance. Adorned in a piece of vibrant blue fabric that elegantly covers one shoulder and forms a split skirt to reveal a white toile petticoat, she exudes grace and poise. Her hair is intricately braided under a bandana adorned with a metal cockade, while she holds a feather fan delicately in her hand. This Bournouaise woman's striking necklace adds further allure to her ensemble. The handcoloured woodcut by Auguste Wahlens was part of his renowned work titled "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde" (Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World). Wahlens' pseudonym was Wahlen, who was not only an esteemed writer but also an archivist with Belgium's Heraldic Department. This photograph offers us a glimpse into the rich diversity of Nigerian culture and highlights the beauty found within its tribes. It serves as both an artistic representation and historical documentation of this Islamic Kanuri woman's fashion choices during that era. Bridgeman Images has preserved this remarkable piece through their Fine Art Finder collection for enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate its aesthetic value and cultural significance.
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