9.00 USD
Precious! "Jeune Kabyle," or Young Kabyle, image of a pretty little girl in traditional dress. The Kabyle are a North African Tribal people who in years past were often referred to as "Berbers," because of the Afro-Asiatic Berber language that is still one of their their common languages today.
Many of the Kabyle fought long and hard against the French colonization of Algeria beginning in the 1850s, and later, for Algerian independence from France.
Photographs of the Kabyle people were very popular with postcard collectors in France, especially because of French colonial interests in North Africa. The influence of the music, dance, and the traditional costumes and jewelry of the Kabyle is very evident on many postcards depicting theatrical performers during la Belle Epoque. Many western European performers, like Cleo de Merode and Mata Hari, entertained audiences in the Parisian music halls and theaters with costumes and routines adapted from folk traditions around the world. This illustrates how colonialism not only benefited western nations politically and economically, but was a huge contributor to the cultural melange of those nations.
A lovely card in very nice unposted condition.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.
The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully-insured, first class shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will not charge for postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.
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