Senegal Collection (#11)

Kermel Market in Dakar, Senegal
Traders at Kermel Market in Dakar, the capital of Senegal (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1920

Avenue Roume in Dakar, Senegal
Two men walk on the Avenue Roume in Dakar, the capital of Senegal (then French West Africa). Date: 1910s

City hall (Hotel de Ville) of Dakar, Senegal (then French West Africa), nowadays housing the Dakar City Counsil. Date: circa 1910

Africa. French colonialism. Signing a treaty with the chief
History of Africa. French colonialism. 19th century. Signing a treaty with the chief of the tribe Tamiso. Colored engraving

Dakar, Senegal - A Wolof Warrior from Kayor (Cayor). Date: circa 1910s

Senegal - Thies Rebellion, Dieye & Fall complain about food
The circumstances surrounding the outbreak of the Thies rebellion remain obscure. An article at the time said that the rebellion began after the sentencing to 15 days in jail of Diery Fall

Senegal - Rebellion at Thies - Sarithia Dieye captured
The circumstances surrounding the outbreak of the Thies rebellion remain obscure. An article at the time said that the rebellion began after the sentencing to 15 days in jail of Diery Fall

Senegal - The rebellion at Thies - Courtier Coumba Arehn
The circumstances surrounding the outbreak of the Thies rebellion remain obscure. An article at the time said that the rebellion began after the sentencing to 15 days in jail of Diery Fall

Senegal - Griot playing a Xalam
A Griot Xalam Player - Senegal. The most common stringed instrument in Senegal. Griots of many ethnic groups play it, including the Wolof, Sereer, Mandinko, Malinke, Fulbe, and Tukuloor

Dakar, Senegal - Woman of the Lebou Tribe
Dakar, Senegal - a woman of the Lebou (LeOu) dressed for a Festival. The Lebou are an ethnic group from Senegal, West Africa, living on the peninsula of Cap-Vert. Date: circa 1903

A Moorish woman from Senegal
A young Moorish woman from Senegal Date: circa 1910s

African men with sharpened teeth
Two native black African men from the Mankaignes Tribe of Senegal smile to show off their sharpened teeth, filed down to points

Sea chart coast Gambia part Senegal Guinea Sierra Leone Pas caarte
Sea chart of the coast of The Gambia and part of the coast of Senegal, Guinea and Sierra Leone Pas caarte of Rio Gambia from C

Eurasian Spoonbill a group in flight Senegal, Platalea leucorodia

Great White Pelican a group swimming Senegal, Pelecanus onocrotalus

Photo-mix of various French Colonial soldiers
With flags and standing uniformed figures, the card pays tribute to Allies from Africa and the Indies, i.e. Algeria, Madagascar, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. WW1 Date: circa 1915

Roume Polyclinic in Dakar, Senegal
Carriage passing the Roume Polyclinic in M餩 na - Dakar, the capitol of Senegal (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1930

Three Senegalese women in Dakar
Three women in traditional dress, one carrying a child on her back, in a rural side of Dakar, the capitol of Senegal (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1930

Street market in Dakar, Senegal
Lively street market of mostly women offering their goods in Dakar, the capitol of Senegal (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1930

Governors Palace in Dakar, Senegal
Palace of the General Governor of French West Africa in Dakar, Senegal. Date: circa 1920

Street life in Dakar, Senegal
Life in a rural street in Dakar, the capital of Senegal (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1906

Navy base (H�de la Marine) in Dakar, Senegal
Two riders and pedestrians pass the local Navy base (H� de la Marine) in Dakar, the capital of Senegal (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1910

Plage de l Anse Bernard and Cap-Vert in Dakar, Senegal
A path winds up along the Plage de l Anse Bernard (Anse Bernard Beach) towards a lazaret at the coast of the Atlantic Ocean with the Cap-Vert in the background - Dakar

Rue de Thiong in Dakar, Senegal
Rue de Thiong in Dakar, the capital of Senegal (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1910s

Douglas C-47 6W-SAC Senegal Air Force Le Bourget 1963
Douglas C-47 6W-SAC of the Senegal Air Force at Le Bourget in 1963 Date: 1963

Cartoon, The Senegalese in the Dardanelles, WW1
Cartoon, The Senegalese in the Dardanelles, showing a soldier from Senegal (then part of the French Empire) hitting a Turkish soldier (fighting for the Central Powers) with his rifle. Date: 1915

Mumbo Jumbo
Explorer Mungo Park reports the honour given by natives of Senegal/Nigeria to MUMBO- JUMBO, an idol to whom even the king must pay reverence, as shown here. Date: 18th century

LEOPOLD SEDAR SENGHOR (1906-2001). Senegalese poet and statesman. President of Senegal, 1960-1980. To the left, standing in the back of an automobile alongside his Prime Minister, Mamadou Dia

Illustration of flag of Senegal

Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) breaking from the sea in a low leap, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Shape and national flag of Senegal, levitating, 3D computer graphics

Senegal - The rebellion at Thies - Meissa Tabara
The circumstances surrounding the outbreak of the Thies rebellion remain obscure. An article at the time said that the rebellion began after the sentencing to 15 days in jail of Diery Fall

Senegal - The rebellion at Thies - Canar Fall
Canar Fall, head of Western Baol province in Senegal, considered to be the cause of the Thies rebellion of 7th April 1904, photographed having been taken prisoner

Avenue Roume, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa - named after the French Colonial Administrator Ernest Nestor Roume (1858-1941). Date: circa 1919

African Zenega and traders, 17th century
African Zenega and traders. 17th-century artwork of traders bartering brandy for water with Zenega (or Sanhaja) people of the African Kingdom of Cayor at Cap-Vert (in what is now Senegal)

African Zenega people, 17th century
African Zenega people. 17th-century artwork of clothing worn by Zenega (or Sanhaja) people in Africa. Of Berber origin, these people spread as far south as what is now Senegal

Africa, Senegal, Dakar. Capital city of Dakar, port area

Shea butter production - Senegal
Shea butter preparation, baking shea tree nuts - pounding and grinding, Senegal, West Africa. The French name karite (as detailed on this card) comes from ghariti

A young Moorish Woman of Senegal Date: circa 1910s

Young Woman from Senegal wearing only a decorated loincloth and an orange necklace. Date: circa 1910s

Couple - Bobo Tribe, Senegal
A rather remarkable photograph of a couple of the Bobo Tribe from Bobo-Dioulasso in Senegal, West Africa. The ladys modesty is protected for this picture by a rather inventive shubbery-based

Market for tourists, Goree Island, near Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

A woman walks along a St. Louis street with a bowl balanced on her head

Fishermen launch their boat into the Atlantic Ocean at sunset

Senegalese people, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

The Sengalise pavilion at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. The Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

Senegalese troops, Madagascar, 1897. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Senegalese troops, Madagascar, 1897. After conquering Madagascar in the Second Franco-Hova War in 1896, France annexed the island. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th October 1897

Landing of the Senegalese Troops at the New Wharf in Cotonou, Benin, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Landing of the Senegalese Troops at the New Wharf in Cotonou, Benin, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 21st May 1892

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Discover the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of Senegal, a hidden gem in West Africa. Step into history as you admire the Nativity scene fresco designed and painted by Dom Georges Saget in 1963 at Keur Moussa Abbey Church. Immerse yourself in traditional music as you witness a Griot playing the enchanting Kora, an instrument that tells stories through its strings. Experience the artistry of hair braiding in Dakar, where skilled hands create intricate patterns that reflect Senegal's rich cultural heritage. Explore the diverse geography of this beautiful country with an Africa Political Map, showcasing its vast plains, lush forests, and stunning coastline. Stroll through St. Louis and be captivated by a man walking past a charming pink house - a testament to Senegal's unique architectural style. Marvel at another masterpiece by Dom Georges Saget as he presents the baby Jesus at Keur Moussa Abbey Church. Encounter nature's wonders under the shade of a majestic Baobab tree in Sine Saloum Delta - an emblematic symbol of resilience and strength for Senegalese people. Witness devotion as you encounter a Muslim with prayer beads in Abene, Casamance - reflecting the religious diversity that coexists harmoniously within this nation. Appreciate artistry once again with a Virgin and Child painting at Keur Moussa Abbey, capturing both spirituality and creativity intertwined seamlessly. Get lost amidst local markets on your journey through Dakar where handmade baskets are proudly displayed along roads leading to Saint Louis. Finally, embrace cultural traditions as you observe a Fulani woman milking Zebus – an intimate glimpse into daily life in rural Senegal. With every corner offering something new to discover, let Senegal enchant you with its warmth, beauty, and captivating spirit captured perfectly by PBLA2D-00010 photograph.