1884 Wood Engraving Arab Massacre Native African Slavers Livingstone XGZC7

This is an original 1884 black and white in-text wood engraving of a bloody massacre that took place under the horrified gaze of African explorer Dr. David Livingstone. The Arab slavers he had been traveling with slaughtered around four hundred native Africans in Nyangwe, on the banks of the Lualaba river in what is today the Democratic Republic of Congo.

CONDITION

This 127+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches; 14 x 9 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: historical, murder, dwelling, shooting

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