This is an original 1925 halftone print of men making a pirogue in the French Congo. The caption writes, "The natives of the Belgian Congo make their canoes from the trunks of forest trees, but in French territory they are fabricated from innumerable small pieces of wood cunningly joined together."
CONDITION
This 86+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
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Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
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Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 4.5 inches; 15 x 11 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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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: construction, building
XGB6C25