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Local market in Dakar, Senegal
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Local market in Dakar, Senegal
Talking woman and other visitors of a local market in Dakar, the capitol of Senegal (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1930
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of a local market in Dakar, Senegal during the 1930s, when the city was the capital of French West Africa. The image features a Senegalese woman in traditional dress, deeply engrossed in conversation with a group of visitors, likely European tourists or colonial administrators. The woman's animated expression and gestures suggest the lively exchange of stories and information that often occurs in such marketplaces. Surrounding them, the market comes alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of trade. Men and women, Senegalese and European, haggle over goods, from fresh produce and spices to textiles and handicrafts. Bowls brimming with colorful fruits and vegetables, piles of grains, and baskets of fragrant herbs and spices fill the scene. A child sleeps peacefully on a nearby mat, oblivious to the commotion around him. The market in Dakar was an essential hub of daily life, where people came to buy and sell goods, socialize, and connect with their community. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural exchange that took place in this vibrant African city during a time of significant historical change.
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