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Gambia Collection (#2)

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Background imageGambia Collection: Two Western grey plantain-eaters (Crinifer piscator) looking at each other, Allahein River

Two Western grey plantain-eaters (Crinifer piscator) looking at each other, Allahein River, The Gambia

Background imageGambia Collection: Flock of White-faced whistling duck (Actophilornis africanus) in flight, Allahein River, The Gambia

Flock of White-faced whistling duck (Actophilornis africanus) in flight, Allahein River, The Gambia

Background imageGambia Collection: West African crocodile (Crocodylus suchus) raising its head above water, Allahein River, The Gambia

West African crocodile (Crocodylus suchus) raising its head above water, Allahein River, The Gambia

Background imageGambia Collection: Green turaco (Tauraco persa) perched on branch, Brufut Forest, The Gambia

Green turaco (Tauraco persa) perched on branch, Brufut Forest, The Gambia

Background imageGambia Collection: Violet turaco (Musophaga violacea) perched on branch, Brufut Forest, The Gambia

Violet turaco (Musophaga violacea) perched on branch, Brufut Forest, The Gambia

Background imageGambia Collection: Gambian Woman

Gambian Woman
Milton Louiz

Background imageGambia Collection: Le Lullunge, feast in Senegambie - in 'The old and modern costume'by Ferrario, ed Milan, 1819-20

Le Lullunge, feast in Senegambie - in "The old and modern costume"by Ferrario, ed Milan, 1819-20
LSE4099251 Le Lullunge, feast in Senegambie - in " The old and modern costume" by Ferrario, ed Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario, Giulio (1767-1847); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lullunge)

Background imageGambia Collection: Women of Cazegut en Senegambie - in 'The old and modern costume'by Ferrario, ed Milan, 1819-20

Women of Cazegut en Senegambie - in "The old and modern costume"by Ferrario, ed Milan, 1819-20
LSE4099234 Women of Cazegut en Senegambie - in " The old and modern costume" by Ferrario, ed Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario

Background imageGambia Collection: Gabar goshawk (Micronisus gabar) juvenile, plundering nest of Weaverbird, Allahein river, The Gambia

Gabar goshawk (Micronisus gabar) juvenile, plundering nest of Weaverbird, Allahein river, The Gambia

Background imageGambia Collection: Palm-nut vulture (Gypohierax angolensis) in flight, Allahein river, The Gambia

Palm-nut vulture (Gypohierax angolensis) in flight, Allahein river, The Gambia

Background imageGambia Collection: Female Abyssinian ground hornbill (Bucorvus Abyssinicus) walking along riverbank, Allahein River

Female Abyssinian ground hornbill (Bucorvus Abyssinicus) walking along riverbank, Allahein River, The Gambia

Background imageGambia Collection: Male Giant kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) perched on branch, Allahein river, The Gambia

Male Giant kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) perched on branch, Allahein river, The Gambia

Background imageGambia Collection: Western reef egret (Egretta gularis) running through shallow water with wings open

Western reef egret (Egretta gularis) running through shallow water with wings open, chasing small fish, Kotu creek, The Gambia

Background imageGambia Collection: Black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) perched on a stump, preening, Allahein river

Black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) perched on a stump, preening, Allahein river, The Gambia

Background imageGambia Collection: 'Davies threatened to shoot if the fort were not instantly surrendered'(litho)

"Davies threatened to shoot if the fort were not instantly surrendered"(litho)
5988757 " Davies threatened to shoot if the fort were not instantly surrendered" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGambia Collection: Bathurst (Banjul) (Gambia River) - Catholic Church. Date: 1904

Bathurst (Banjul) (Gambia River) - Catholic Church. Date: 1904

Background imageGambia Collection: Sketches on the West Coast of Africa (engraving)

Sketches on the West Coast of Africa (engraving)
1604620 Sketches on the West Coast of Africa (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the West Coast of Africa)

Background imageGambia Collection: Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo)

Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo)
AIS5347592 Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo) by Prehistoric; Gambia, West Africa; eIberfoto; out of copyright

Background imageGambia Collection: Badges of colonies and dominions that fought with Britain in the Second World War (colour litho)

Badges of colonies and dominions that fought with Britain in the Second World War (colour litho)
6015176 Badges of colonies and dominions that fought with Britain in the Second World War (colour litho) by English School

Background imageGambia Collection: Map of the courses of the Niger River, Senegal

Map of the courses of the Niger River, Senegal River and Gambia River in West Africa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Background imageGambia Collection: Street scene, Bathurst (now Banjul), Gambia, West Africa

Street scene, Bathurst (now Banjul), Gambia, West Africa
Street scene in Bathurst (now Banjul), Gambia, West Africa. Date: circa 1920

Background imageGambia Collection: The British Administrator of the Gambia interviewing a Native Chief (engraving)

The British Administrator of the Gambia interviewing a Native Chief (engraving)
1596181 The British Administrator of the Gambia interviewing a Native Chief (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGambia Collection: The recent fighting on the Gambia (litho)

The recent fighting on the Gambia (litho)
1064398 The recent fighting on the Gambia (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The recent fighting on the Gambia)

Background imageGambia Collection: Expedition from Sierra Leone to the Gambia, Rifle-Pits at Tambi (engraving)

Expedition from Sierra Leone to the Gambia, Rifle-Pits at Tambi (engraving)
1614975 Expedition from Sierra Leone to the Gambia, Rifle-Pits at Tambi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expedition from Sierra Leone to the Gambia)

Background imageGambia Collection: Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo)

Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo)
AIS5347591 Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo) by Prehistoric; Gambia, West Africa; eIberfoto; out of copyright

Background imageGambia Collection: Seals of The British Colonies, designed by Frederick Leighton (colour litho)

Seals of The British Colonies, designed by Frederick Leighton (colour litho)
3100090 Seals of The British Colonies, designed by Frederick Leighton (colour litho) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seals of The British Colonies)

Background imageGambia Collection: King Archibong (colour photo)

King Archibong (colour photo)
3106226 King Archibong (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Archibong)

Background imageGambia Collection: Fighting on the Gambia in West Africa, the Capture of Toniataba (engraving)

Fighting on the Gambia in West Africa, the Capture of Toniataba (engraving)
1056227 Fighting on the Gambia in West Africa, the Capture of Toniataba (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fighting on the Gambia in West Africa)

Background imageGambia Collection: Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo)

Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo)
AIS5347599 Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo) by Prehistoric; Gambia, West Africa; eIberfoto; out of copyright

Background imageGambia Collection: Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo)

Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo)
AIS5347593 Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo) by Prehistoric; Gambia, West Africa; eIberfoto; out of copyright

Background imageGambia Collection: Natives climb palms using sling halters around their hips, 1820s / 30s (colour litho)

Natives climb palms using sling halters around their hips, 1820s / 30s (colour litho)
468688 Natives climb palms using sling halters around their hips, 1820s/30s (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Il costume antico e moderno)

Background imageGambia Collection: Sketches on the Gambia (engraving)

Sketches on the Gambia (engraving)
1625402 Sketches on the Gambia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Gambia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 February 1851)

Background imageGambia Collection: The Fighting on the Gambia, the Governors Camp at Bullal during the Punitive Expedition

The Fighting on the Gambia, the Governors Camp at Bullal during the Punitive Expedition (b / w photo)
1593500 The Fighting on the Gambia, the Governors Camp at Bullal during the Punitive Expedition (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGambia Collection: Inside the factorerie Maurel and Prom, in Boulam, collates and processing peanuts

Inside the factorerie Maurel and Prom, in Boulam, collates and processing peanuts
LSE4334784 Inside the factorerie Maurel and Prom, in Boulam, collates and processing peanuts, palm almond and rubber. Engraving by Taylor, after a photograph

Background imageGambia Collection: Senegal & Gambia, 1820s-30s (colour litho)

Senegal & Gambia, 1820s-30s (colour litho)
810385 Senegal & Gambia, 1820s-30s (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A marriage between distinguished native people)

Background imageGambia Collection: The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles

The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles
3697392 The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles, Our Allies in the Colonies (colour litho) by English School

Background imageGambia Collection: The fighting of the Gambia, the naval brigade, under Captain Gamble

The fighting of the Gambia, the naval brigade, under Captain Gamble, retreating to their boats at Mandini Creek
1064622 The fighting of the Gambia, the naval brigade, under Captain Gamble, retreating to their boats at Mandini Creek (engraving) by English School

Background imageGambia Collection: African grey hornbill (Lophoceros nasutus) calling in display, perched on tree snag

African grey hornbill (Lophoceros nasutus) calling in display, perched on tree snag. Janjanbureh, Gambia

Background imageGambia Collection: FALL / PEKINGESE / 1928

FALL / PEKINGESE / 1928
CHAMPION BON DAH OF KINGSWERE Owned by Gambia. Date: 1928

Background imageGambia Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109067

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Gambia, Minibus driving down narrow dirt road covered in red soil, carrying provisions on roof rack

Background imageGambia Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109070

EyeUbiquitous_20109070
Gambia, Two women crossing water in bare feet carrying walking stick and rice in bucket and straw on their heads

Background imageGambia Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109083

EyeUbiquitous_20109083
Lizard buzzard, Kaupifalco monogrammicus, Perched on steel cable against a deep blue sky, The Gambia, West Africa

Background imageGambia Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109082

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Pied kingfisher, Ceryle rudi, Perched on branch, The Gambia, West Africa

Background imageGambia Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109079

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Caspian tern, Sterna caspia, Adult In Flight In Eclipse Plumage, Against Deep Blue Sky, In Wintering Grounds, December, The Gambia, West Africa

Background imageGambia Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109078

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Caspian tern, Sterna caspia, In Eclipse Plumage, Standing At Waters Edge, In Wintering Grounds, December, The Gambia, West Africa

Background imageGambia Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109090

EyeUbiquitous_20109090
Senegal thick-knee, Burhinus senegalensis, Wading through vegetation in the early morning light, The Gambia, West Africa

Background imageGambia Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109091

EyeUbiquitous_20109091
Nile monitor lizard, Varnus niloticus, Tick embedded into neck at edge of copse, The Gambia, West Africa

Background imageGambia Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109069

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Gambia, Woman walking bare footed towards water carrying straw on her head




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Discover the enchanting beauty of Gambia, a hidden gem nestled in West Africa. Kotu Beach welcomes you with its pristine shores and azure waters, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling world. As you explore this captivating country on the African continent, immerse yourself in its rich culture and history. Embark on a journey along River Gambia, where a traditional canoe adorned with sails carries you through picturesque landscapes. Feel the gentle breeze caress your face as you witness the breathtaking scenery unfold before your eyes. Ngala Lodge's beach, situated between Bakau and Fajara resorts near Banjul, beckons with its idyllic charm. Sink your toes into soft sand while gazing at magnificent sunsets painting the horizon in vibrant hues. In Western Division lies an encounter with nature's wonders - watch as Callithrix Monkeys playfully scratch their arms amidst lush surroundings. The diversity of wildlife found here is truly awe-inspiring. Visit Banjul, Gambia's capital city, where local batik workshops showcase intricate elephant textiles that reflect centuries-old craftsmanship. Marvel at hand-made textiles hanging gracefully like works of art. Crossing over to Bari via Banjul ferry unveils new adventures awaiting your arrival. Experience the vibrant energy of Bakau fish market near Banjul; immerse yourself in local traditions as fishermen bring their fresh catch ashore. As dawn breaks over Allahein River in The Gambia, be captivated by a group of Little Bee-eaters perched side by side on branches – nature's symphony unfolding right before your eyes. Witness Pied Kingfishers elegantly poised on dead branches or spot Senegal Chameleons gracefully navigating flat ground – an experience that will leave lasting memories etched within your heart. Gambia invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey through its captivating landscapes and diverse wildlife. Let this extraordinary destination awaken all your senses and leave you yearning for more.