West African Collection (page 6)

Senegal chameleon (Chamaeleo senegalensis) walking over flat ground, Allahein river, The Gambia

Figure of an Oni, Ife (zinc brass), c. 14th c
DBP412941 Figure of an Oni, Ife (zinc brass), c. 14th c. by Yoruba Culture; height: 47 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; African, out of copyright

Head from Rafin Kura, Nigeria, 500 BC - 200 AD (terracotta)
DBP412940 Head from Rafin Kura, Nigeria, 500 BC - 200 AD (terracotta) by Nok Culture; height: 36 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; African, out of copyright

Saturniid moth (Aurivillius triramis), Laraganga Mole National Park, Ghana, Africa

Malachite kingfisher (Alcedo cristata) Bijagos Archipelago. Guineau Bissau

Straw-coloured fruit bat (Eidolon helvum), female flying carrying pup on front. Lamin, Gambia

Calabar burrowing boa snake (Calabaria reinhardtii) in defensive ball, captive, occurs equatorial rain forest of West and central Africa. Head and tail are very similar

Royal python (Python regius) Togo. Controlled conditions

West African tree viper (Atheris chlorechis) on branch Togo. Controlled conditions

Illuminated netdevil (Linophryne arborifera), female specimen, from deepsea Atlantic Ocean near Cape Verde at a depth of 1900m

John Boko Cobham, a king of Old Calabar (Southern Nigeria), 1912. Artist: Harry Johnston
John Boko Cobham, a king of Old Calabar (Southern Nigeria), 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

An Igbo woman wearing ankle plates, Nigeria, West Africa, 1922. Artist: Northcote Thomas
An Igbo woman wearing ankle plates, Nigeria, West Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Vanilla plant
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Vanilla plant

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. View over the rocky coast
Africa, So TomA and Principe. View over the rocky coast and the breaking waves near to Praia Piscina

Africa, Sao Tome and Principe. Dried cocoa beans for the chocolate factory

Africa, Sierra Leone, Freetown Peninsula, John Obey Beach

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

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

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

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)

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

Seated figure, Tada, 13th - 14th century (copper)
DBP412910 Seated figure, Tada, 13th - 14th century (copper) by Nigerian; height: 54 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Nigerian, out of copyright

Cylindrical human head, from Ife, 12th - 15th century (terracotta)
DBP412908 Cylindrical human head, from Ife, 12th - 15th century (terracotta) by Yoruba Culture; height: 16 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; African, out of copyright

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

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

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

Omoba Adenrele Ademola, daughter of Alake of Abeokuta, Nigeria, calls West Africa, 1942
The Omoba Adenrele Ademola, daughter of the Alake of Abeokuta, Nigeria, calls West Africa, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

Temmincks western red colobus (Piliocolobus temminckii) sitting in tree, Gambia

Green monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus) swinging on branch, Gambia

Potto (Perodicticus potto) in tree, Togo. Captive

Buffons kob (Kobus Kob) on track in Pendjari National Park, Benin

Cloud iridescence forming above a cumulonimbus cloud, caused by light refraction through individual water droplets and ice crystals at high altitude, Sierra Leone

The Red Water Ordeal, as Practised Among the Nations of Northern Guinea. Artist: J Le Conte
The Red Water Ordeal, as Practised Among the Nations of Northern Guinea. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner

His Excellency Stephen Allen Benson, President of Liberia, 1862. Creator: Unknown
His Excellency Stephen Allen Benson, President of Liberia, 1862....the President...is of pure African blood. He was sent from Maryland at the age of six,

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Beautiful new family house on stilts
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Beautiful new family house on stilts

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Typical landscape of Sao Toma Island
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Typical landscape of Sao TomA Island

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Grilled snails on a skewer in a little shop on the road
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Grilled snails on a skewer in a little shop on the road in Sao TomA

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. View towards a beach with the traditional fishing boats
Africa, So TomA and Principe. View towards a beach with the traditional fishing boats

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Bags with dried cocoa beans
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Bags with dried cocoa beans

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Leaf in the rain forest during rain
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Leaf in the rain forest during rain

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Ripe cocoa fruit
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Ripe cocoa fruit

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Sunset on the coast of Sao Toma
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Sunset on the coast of Sao TomA

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Abandoned armoured vehicle in Porto Alegre
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Abandoned armoured vehicle in Porto Alegre

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Fishermen in their traditional dugout canoes showing
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Fishermen in their traditional dugout canoes showing fish

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. View over the rocky coast
Africa, So TomA and Principe. View over the rocky coast and the breaking waves near to Praia Piscina

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. View towards beautiful Praia Piscina in Sao Toma
Africa, So TomA and Principe. View towards beautiful Praia Piscina in Sao TomA

Africa, Sao Tome and Principe. View towards beautiful Praia Piscina in Sao Tome

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. View over the coast towards Praia Piscina
Africa, So TomA and Principe. View over the coast towards Praia Piscina

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"Exploring the Vibrant West African Culture: From Benin to Gambia" Embark on a captivating journey through West Africa, where the rich heritage of this diverse region unfolds. Begin your adventure in Benin, a country steeped in history and known for its connection to the infamous Route of the Slaves. Visit Ouidah, a coastal town that bears witness to this dark past, with its hauntingly beautiful beachfront. In Ghana's Ankasa Reserve, experience the enchanting nocturnal world as you spot an adult West African Potto climbing gracefully on a branch. The reserve is home to an array of fascinating wildlife that thrives under the moonlit sky. Travel further west to Gambia's capital city, Banjul, where local artisans showcase their talent at batik workshops. Marvel at intricate elephant textiles and handcrafted masterpieces hanging proudly on display. Delve into history as you encounter bronze sculptures depicting warriors and attendants from ancient times. These remarkable works of art offer glimpses into the cultural legacy of West Africa. Escape to Sierra Leone's Freetown Peninsula and bask in the sun-kissed beauty of River Number 2 Beach. Let its golden sands and crystal-clear waters wash away all worries as you immerse yourself in nature's embrace. Discover influential figures like Samory Toure, a revered West African ruler whose pen-and-ink drawing captures his powerful presence even today. His legacy continues to inspire generations across French-speaking countries. Journey southward towards São Tomé and Príncipe islands where jackfruit trees bear delicious fruits while tropical white spider lilies add splashes of color amidst lush landscapes. Nature thrives here in abundance. Witness nature's marvels up close with groups of Little bee-eaters perched side by side on branches during early mornings along Allahein River in The Gambia. Pied kingfishers elegantly adorn dead branches nearby - a true spectacle of avian beauty.