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West Africa Collection (#9)

"Exploring the Rich Cultural Tapestry of West Africa" Immerse yourself in the vibrant and diverse region of West Africa, where a captivating blend of history, art

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Senegal, Casamance. The mask dance ceremony

Africa, Senegal, Casamance. The mask dance ceremony

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Senegal, Joal Fadiouth. Traditional food storage constructions

Africa, Senegal, Joal Fadiouth. Traditional food storage constructions

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Senegal, Saint-Louis. An old steam crane

Africa, Senegal, Saint-Louis. An old steam crane

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Senegal, Lompoul. Camels for riding at the desert camp

Africa, Senegal, Lompoul. Camels for riding at the desert camp

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Senegal, Joal Fadiouth. Dried fish and seafood

Africa, Senegal, Joal Fadiouth. Dried fish and seafood

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Senegal, Dakar. The ferry Aline Sitoe Diatta in the port

Africa, Senegal, Dakar. The ferry Aline Sitoe Diatta in the port

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Senegal, Casamance. Majestic Kapok Trees

Africa, Senegal, Casamance. Majestic Kapok Trees

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Sierra Leone, Freetown Peninsula, John Obey Beach

Africa, Sierra Leone, Freetown Peninsula, John Obey Beach

Background imageWest Africa Collection: House of Segou. Mali, West Africa

House of Segou. Mali, West Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: The Sahara desert mountains near Hombori. Mali, West Africa

The Sahara desert mountains near Hombori. Mali, West Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: A beautiful carved door of the Dogon Country. Mali, West Africa

A beautiful carved door of the Dogon Country. Mali, West Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: A decorated escarpment at the Dogon village of Songho

A decorated escarpment at the Dogon village of Songho. Magic symbols spread the wall where circumcision of boys takes place each year. Dogon Country, Mali, West Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Guinea Bissau. Sunrise with fishing boats

Africa, Guinea Bissau. Sunrise with fishing boats

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Guinea Bissau. Sunset over a wetland

Africa, Guinea Bissau. Sunset over a wetland

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Benin, Ouidah. A modern statue of a voodoo divinity in the sacred forest

Africa, Benin, Ouidah. A modern statue of a voodoo divinity in the sacred forest

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Benin, Grand Popo. Salt Making in a little village by the mono river

Africa, Benin, Grand Popo. Salt Making in a little village by the mono river

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Benin, Grand Popo. Fresh fish at the market on the beach

Africa, Benin, Grand Popo. Fresh fish at the market on the beach

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoua. A woman on the way to the waterseller in the famous stilt

Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoua. A woman on the way to the waterseller in the famous stilt
Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA©. A woman on the way to the waterseller in the famous stilt village of Ganvie

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Benin, Ketou. wooden sculptures at the museum of Akaba Idena, famous for the

Africa, Benin, Ketou. wooden sculptures at the museum of Akaba Idena, famous for the magic door

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Benin, Ketou. The museum of Akaba Idena, famous for the magic door

Africa, Benin, Ketou. The museum of Akaba Idena, famous for the magic door

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Benin, Porto Novo, Ajara. A drum player

Africa, Benin, Porto Novo, Ajara. A drum player

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Senegal. A Fulani woman going out to milk the Zebus

Africa, Senegal. A Fulani woman going out to milk the Zebus

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Canoe fishermen in the waters off of Dakar

Canoe fishermen in the waters off of Dakar
Senegalese artisanal fishermen are miles out to sea in the waters off of Dakar in a pirogue or canoe. With a warm upwelling and perfect nutrient conditions

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Standing male figure, 19th-20th century (wood)

Standing male figure, 19th-20th century (wood)
1068594 Standing male figure, 19th-20th century (wood) by African School; 40.5x10.65x8.25 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Bell in the form of a head, 16th to 19th century (cast copper alloy)

Bell in the form of a head, 16th to 19th century (cast copper alloy)
1068409 Bell in the form of a head, 16th to 19th century (cast copper alloy) by African School; 14.29 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Lower Niger Bronze Industry); gift of Mr

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Theatrical performance on stage in Dakat, 1894 (engraving)

Theatrical performance on stage in Dakat, 1894 (engraving)
3793917 Theatrical performance on stage in Dakat, 1894 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Theatrical performance on stage in Dakar)

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Map of the courses of the Niger River, Senegal River and Gambia River in West Africa

Map of the courses of the Niger River, Senegal River and Gambia River in West Africa
5323915 Map of the courses of the Niger River, Senegal River and Gambia River in West Africa; (add.info.: Map of the courses of the Niger River, Senegal River and Gambia River in West Africa)

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Pigs raised in Nguekhokh, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Pigs raised in Nguekhokh, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Man fetching fruit in a palmyra palm tree in Thiaoune, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Man fetching fruit in a palmyra palm tree in Thiaoune, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Fisherman mending nets in Fadiouth, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Fisherman mending nets in Fadiouth, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Birds flying over the Saloum river delta in Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Birds flying over the Saloum river delta in Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Mangrove on a waterway in Saloum, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Mangrove on a waterway in Saloum, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Ancient granaries on an island among mangrove trees, Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Ancient granaries on an island among mangrove trees, Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Catholic graveyard in Fadiouth, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Catholic graveyard in Fadiouth, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Catholic graveyard and bridge in Fadiouth, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Catholic graveyard and bridge in Fadiouth, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Lesser Egyptian jerboa (Jaculus jaculus) in the desert at night, Oued Afra

Lesser Egyptian jerboa (Jaculus jaculus) in the desert at night, Oued Afra, Western Sahara, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: A Nigerian dancer from the Efik tribe stops at the end of a traditional dance for The

A Nigerian dancer from the Efik tribe stops at the end of a traditional dance for The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh during their Royal Tour

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Aerial of the Timia waterfall, Oasis of Timia, Air Mountains, Niger, Africa

Aerial of the Timia waterfall, Oasis of Timia, Air Mountains, Niger, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Old abandoned fort in Djado, Tenere Desert, Sahara, Niger, Africa

Old abandoned fort in Djado, Tenere Desert, Sahara, Niger, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Fort of Pacot (Fort Djado), Djado plateau, Tenere Desert, Sahara, Niger, Africa

Fort of Pacot (Fort Djado), Djado plateau, Tenere Desert, Sahara, Niger, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Western Africa 1851

Western Africa 1851
A fine facimile artworked from an antique original map of Western Africa, issued as part of the 1851 edition of John Tallis and Companys " The Illustrated Atlas

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Pin-tailed whydah (Vidua macroura) male in display flight. Allahein River, Gambia

Pin-tailed whydah (Vidua macroura) male in display flight. Allahein River, Gambia

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Green monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus) juvenile sitting in tree. Janjanbureh, Gambia

Green monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus) juvenile sitting in tree. Janjanbureh, Gambia

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Saturniid moth larva (Aurivillius triramis) close up of body segments

Saturniid moth larva (Aurivillius triramis) close up of body segments, Laraganga Mole National Park, Ghana, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: The Goddess Akla Mami, Voodoo shrine in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa, Africa

The Goddess Akla Mami, Voodoo shrine in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Voodoo goddess, Voodoo shrine in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Voodoo goddess, Voodoo shrine in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Old Voodoo priestess in her convent, Togoville, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Old Voodoo priestess in her convent, Togoville, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Voodoo statues on the Akodessawa Fetish Market, the worlds largest voodoo market

Voodoo statues on the Akodessawa Fetish Market, the worlds largest voodoo market, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa




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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Tapestry of West Africa" Immerse yourself in the vibrant and diverse region of West Africa, where a captivating blend of history, art, and natural beauty awaits. Step into the Keur Moussa Abbey Church in Senegal and marvel at the Nativity scene fresco designed by Dom Georges Saget in 1963. This masterpiece depicts the Holy Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit with stunning detail. Head to Kotu Beach in Gambia for a tranquil escape along its pristine shores. Feel the warm sand between your toes as you soak up the sun's rays against a backdrop of breathtaking ocean views. Witness an age-old tradition as locals engage in intricate hair braiding techniques in Dakar, Senegal. Admire their skillful craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations. Discover Neekreen near Buchanan, Liberia - a hidden gem boasting a beautiful beach that will leave you speechless. Let waves gently crash against your feet while you take in this idyllic coastal paradise. Encounter wildlife wonders such as the Red River Hog - observe a female with her young ones frolicking amidst their natural habitat. Marvel at nature's incredible creations during an unforgettable safari experience. Stroll through St. Louis, Senegal and catch sight of a man walking past a charming pink house - just one example of the city's colorful architecture that adds vibrancy to its streets. Be transported back to biblical times at Keur Moussa Abbey Church once again; witness another remarkable fresco by Dom Georges Saget depicting the Presentation of Baby Jesus at The Temple – truly awe-inspiring artwork not to be missed. Marvel at majestic baobab trees dotting Sine Saloum Delta landscape in Senegal; these ancient giants stand tall as silent witnesses to centuries gone by. Visit Labadi Beach in Accra, Ghana for an energetic atmosphere filled with laughter and joyous celebrations.