Angolan Women's Day by the MPLA (1985)

Produced by the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA).
The bottom right corner bears the mark "D.I.P._MPLA_P.T./85", which identifies it as a product of the Department of Information and Propaganda (D.I.P.) from 1985.

The large text "2 DE MARÇO" (March 2nd) commemorates Angolan Women's Day. This date honors the 1967 death of Deolinda Rodrigues and her companions, who were members of the OMA (Organization of Angolan Women) captured and killed during the struggle for independence.

The Portuguese text at the top translates to: "Let us firmly support the commemorations of the decade of the woman." This aligns with the UN Decade for Women (1976–1985).

The Dual Role of Women: The poster depicts women in two capacities: as a civilian/mother holding a torch (symbolizing enlightenment and progress) and as a soldier with a rifle (symbolizing the ongoing defense of the revolution).

The map in the background highlights Angola within the African continent. Notably, the southern tip of Africa is highlighted in red, likely referencing the MPLA's solidarity with the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa during that era.

A large white dove spans the background, representing the pursuit of peace through revolutionary struggle.

Handwritten Annotations: shows significant black marker additions: "PEACE", "w/Shop ED-213", "Time - 14:00", "Day - 11 July", and "ANGOLA". These suggest the poster was repurposed as a flyer for a specific workshop or event, possibly at an educational institution or international conference.

Cropped along the top; fishmothed; torn with loss.

585mm x 450mm

R4,000