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John KennyHausa and Fula by John Kenny. 26.5 x 18" portrait photo with Acrylic Face-Mount2006
2006
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About the Item
John met this young Fula girl as she was walking across the barren, sandy monotones of Niger’s Sahel. She was wearing an amazingly intricate arrangement of beads and a carefully crafted hat.
The intricate jewellery and vibrant facial make-up represent both the Fula culture, of which she belonged, and the dominant Hausa people of southern Niger amongst who she lived.
The Fulani (also known as Fula, Fulbe, Peul) are the largest nomadic group in the world and are found across thousands of kilometres of West Africa, spanning from Senegal in the far west to Chad in the far east.
The Fulani were the first group of people in West Africa to convert to Islam.
A young girl showing influences of both Hausa and Fula cultures in Niger, West Africa. John Kenny's portraits from the remotest corners of Africa capture the pride and traditions of diverse and rich cultures.
This striking black-and-white portrait shows the intricate traditional attire of the Hausa and Fula communities. John's subject exudes a powerful presence in her dress which has a tapestry of patterns and textures, rich with cultural significance. Thee headdress is elaborately decorated with shells, adding depth to the composition. Intricate beaded jewelry cascades down the neck and chest, reflecting meticulous craftsmanship.
Facial markings enhance the intensity of the expression and reveal her cultural affiliations. The high contrast and detailed focus create a timeless and evocative portrait, capturing not just an image but the essence of a heritage. The black backdrop amplifies the subject's prominence, isolating them in a moment of dignified stillness. This photograph serves as a poignant exploration of identity and tradition, inviting viewers to appreciate its visual and cultural richness.
John Kenny’s work is all shot on location in some of the remotest corners of Africa. His images are all taken with natural light and his subjects in their day to day attire.
The C-type prints are mounted with an acrylic face mount giving them a 3-dimensional appearance and a contemporary look.
Edition of 25
Presentation: Acrylic face mounted C-type print
Signed by the Artist
Certificate of Authenticity
Country: West Africa
Culture: Fula
Year: 2006
Frame: Acrylic face-mounted
Size: 26.5" x 18"
- Creator:John Kenny
- Creation Year:2006
- Dimensions:Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- More Editions Sizes:36" x 24" portrait photo with acrylic face mount. Edition of 12Price: $2,190
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- Gallery Location:Coltishall, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU154628134722
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