West African Collection (page 8)

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

Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoua. A woman in her traditional wooden boat in the famous
Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA©. A woman in her traditional wooden boat in the famous stilt village of Ganvie

Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoua. In the famous stilt village of Ganvie
Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA©. In the famous stilt village of Ganvie

Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoua. A view towards the famous stilt village of Ganvie
Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA©. A view towards the famous stilt village of Ganvie

Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoua. A woman drives her canoe to the market in the famous
Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA©. A woman drives her canoe to the market in the famous stilt village of Ganvie

Africa, Benin, Boukumba. Tata Somba village
Africa, Benin, BoukumbA. Tata Somba village

Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoua. Street scene in the famous stilt village
Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA©. " Street" scene in the famous stilt village of Ganvie

Africa, Benin, Boukumba. Pregnant woman standing inside a Tata Somba
Africa, Benin, BoukumbA. Pregnant woman standing inside a Tata Somba

Africa, Benin, Boukumba. Tata Somba, fortified house
Africa, Benin, BoukumbA. Tata Somba, fortified house

Africa, Benin, Taneka mountain. Cultivated field with cassava

Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoua. A view in the channels of the famous stilt village
Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA©. A view in the channels of the famous stilt village of Ganvie

Africa, Benin, Taneka villages. Fireplace of a fetisheur preparing a magical infusion

Africa, Benin, Boukumba. inside a Tata Somba
Africa, Benin, BoukumbA. inside a Tata Somba

Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoua. Street scene with a typical shop in the
Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA©. " Street" scene with a typical shop in the famous stilt village of Ganvie

Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoua. A wooden boat in the famous stilt village of Ganvie
Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA©. A wooden boat in the famous stilt village of Ganvie

Africa, Benin, Taneka villages. The traditional hut roofs made of plants

Africa, Benin, Cotonou. the backside of the famous market of Cotonou at sunset

Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoua. A fisherman in his typical wooden canoe near to the
Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA©. A fisherman in his typical wooden canoe near to the famous stilt village of Ganvie

Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoua. Boat traffic in the famous stilt village of Ganvie
Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA©. Boat traffic in the famous stilt village of Ganvie

Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA. Fishermen from Ganvie village
Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoue. Fishermen from Ganvie village

Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA. Traditional wooden boats in the channels of the famous
Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoue. Traditional wooden boats in the channels of the famous stilt village of Ganvie

Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA. Birds near the fish farms close to Ganvie village
Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoue. Birds near the fish farms close to Ganvie village

Patterns made by wind in sand dunes, Banc d'Arguin National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mauritania

Group of Little bee-eaters (Merops pusillus) perched side by side on branch in early morning, Allahein River, The Gambia

RF - Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) female, perched on dead branch, Allahein River, The Gambia. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Seated male figure, 1875-1900 (wood)
1070851 Seated male figure, 1875-1900 (wood) by African School, (19th Century); 60.33x11.43x12.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Asante Adinkra hand painted smock, from Ghana (textile)
XBP228669 Asante Adinkra hand painted smock, from Ghana (textile) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Horse and rider figure (elesin Shango), 17th to 18th century (ivory)
1070848 Horse and rider figure (elesin Shango), 17th to 18th century (ivory) by Yoruba Culture; 16.51x4.45x5.72 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Water pipe in the form of a seated female figure, late 19th or early 20th century (wood, hide)
1068131 Water pipe in the form of a seated female figure, late 19th or early 20th century (wood, hide, plant fibre & glass beads) by African School; 39.7x13.7x10.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Asante oath taking sword or, Mponponsuo, from Ghana (gold & leopard skin)
XBP228673 Asante oath taking sword or, Mponponsuo, from Ghana (gold & leopard skin) by African School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Asante helmet worn by officials, from Ghana (gold and animal skin)
XBP228648 Asante helmet worn by officials, from Ghana (gold and animal skin) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Door with a relief depicting a horseman, Baule Population, from the Ivory Coast, 18th-20th century (wood)
XIR216656 Door with a relief depicting a horseman, Baule Population, from the Ivory Coast, 18th-20th century (wood) by African School; Musee du Quai Branly et des Arts Premiers, Paris

Asante pectoral, from Ghana (gold)
XBP228678 Asante pectoral, from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Seated Figure, 13th century (terracotta)
7316846 Seated Figure, 13th century (terracotta) by African School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Middle Niger civilization.)

Nomali figure of the Mende tribe or a pondo figure of the Kissi tribe, from Sierra Leone
XAM91574 Nomali figure of the Mende tribe or a pondo figure of the Kissi tribe, from Sierra Leone, possibly 16th century (steatite) by African School; Museum fur Volkerkunde, Vienna

Red slender loris, Loris tardigradus (endangered), brown-hand tarsier, Tarsius fuscus, indri
FLO4690868 Red slender loris, Loris tardigradus (endangered), brown-hand tarsier, Tarsius fuscus, indri, Indri indri (critically endangered), and Senegal bushbaby, Galago senegalensis

Figurative Jar, Zande, Congo (ceramic)
HSC206686 Figurative Jar, Zande, Congo (ceramic) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Lidded Saltcellar, 15th-16th century, Sierra Leone (ivory)
7326429 Lidded Saltcellar, 15th-16th century, Sierra Leone (ivory) by African School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Sapi-Portuguese artist)

Lidded Vessel, Nigeria, 17th-18th century (ivory, wood or coconut shell inlay)
7326427 Lidded Vessel, Nigeria, 17th-18th century (ivory, wood or coconut shell inlay) by African School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Yoruba peoples, Owo group)

Helmet mask (gye), mid-20th century (wood, paint & sheet metal)
1070701 Helmet mask (gye), mid-20th century (wood, paint & sheet metal) by African School; 25.4x34.3x81.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Seated Male Figure with Lance, 16th-19th century (wood)
7316854 Seated Male Figure with Lance, 16th-19th century (wood) by African School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Bamana peoples, Mali, Bougouni or Dioila region)

Headdress in the form of D'mba, late 19th to early 20th century (wood)
1068321 Headdress in the form of D'mba, late 19th to early 20th century (wood) by African School; 125.1x41x70.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: D'mba)

Chief's Chair, Asante Culture (wood, metal & leather)
704638 Chief's Chair, Asante Culture (wood, metal & leather) by African School; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; © Minneapolis Institute of Art; The William Hood Dunwoody Fund

Wooden Bicycle, Cameroon (wood)
HSC206668 Wooden Bicycle, Cameroon (wood) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Asante royal umbrella finial depiciting a bird and its young, from Ghana (gilt wood)
XBP228667 Asante royal umbrella finial depiciting a bird and its young, from Ghana (gilt wood) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Elephant Mask, Cameroon (textile)
HSC207114 Elephant Mask, Cameroon (textile) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: worn by highest ranking men of Kuosi society;); Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Lobi Figures, Ghana (wood)
HSC199803 Lobi Figures, Ghana (wood) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: probably from an ancestral shrine; big ones called Kontovrube)

Wooden Bicycle, Cameroon (wood)
HSC206667 Wooden Bicycle, Cameroon (wood) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

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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.