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Mazawattees cart pulled by a team of zebras (b / w photo)
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Mazawattees cart pulled by a team of zebras (b / w photo)
3656852 Mazawattees cart pulled by a team of zebras (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mazawattees cart pulled by a team of zebras. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
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© Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection / Bridgeman Images
Ceylon Delivery Domesticated Post Chaise Pullman Car Sri Lanka Sri Lankan Team Unusual Zebras Mazawattee
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This photograph captures a truly extraordinary sight - Mazawattees cart being pulled by a team of zebras. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this rare image showcases the unique blend of domestication and wildness. The scene depicts a tea delivery cart, reminiscent of a traditional carriage, with its wheels rolling smoothly along the streets of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). However, what sets this cart apart is its unconventional team of zebras harnessed to it instead of horses. The juxtaposition between these majestic striped creatures and the familiar setting creates an intriguing visual contrast. One cannot help but wonder about the story behind this unusual spectacle. How did these zebras come to be tamed? What led to their use in such practical tasks as pulling carts? This enigmatic photo leaves us with more questions than answers. As we delve into the details captured by this skilled photographer's lens, we are transported back in time to early 20th-century Asia. The postcard format adds another layer of nostalgia to the image, evoking memories from days gone by. Intriguing and thought-provoking, this photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our ability to forge unexpected connections with nature. It reminds us that even amidst our daily routines and mundane tasks like tea deliveries, there is always room for awe-inspiring moments that challenge our perceptions.
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