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ALGERIENS - The Water Carrier ASSUS
Original title : ALGERIENS - Le Porteur d' eau ASSUS
16,00€
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This antique postcard, published in Mexique, depicts an emblematic figure of everyday Algerian life in the early 20th century: the water carrier, known as *assus*. The title *Algériens* suggests a thematic collection dedicated to genre scenes or popular types of North Africa, typical of the colonial and ethnographic iconography of the period. The illustration, probably drawn from a documentary or…
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This antique postcard, published in Mexique, depicts an emblematic figure of everyday Algerian life in the early 20th century: the water carrier, known as *assus*. The title *Algériens* suggests a thematic collection dedicated to genre scenes or popular types of North Africa, typical of the colonial and ethnographic iconography of the period. The illustration, probably drawn from a documentary or picturesque series, provides a visual testimony of traditional trades and local costumes, while fitting within the aesthetic of illustrated postcards intended for travelers and collectors. The condition remains to be specified, but its Mexique origin and ethnographic theme make it an object of interest for enthusiasts of illustrated documents on colonial Algeria.
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