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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

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Momolu Massaquoi, Nashville, USA, c. 1890 (gelatin silver print)

Momolu Massaquoi, Nashville, USA, c. 1890 (gelatin silver print)
622849 Momolu Massaquoi, Nashville, USA, c.1890 (gelatin silver print) by Giers & Koellein (fl.1890); 14.1x9.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Momolu Massaquoi (1872-1938)

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Senegal. Sunrise in a Fulani village, cattle going out

Africa, Senegal. Sunrise in a Fulani village, cattle going out

Background imageWest Africa Collection: West African Potto (Perodicticus potto potto) adult, climbing on branch at night, Ankasa Reserve

West African Potto (Perodicticus potto potto) adult, climbing on branch at night, Ankasa Reserve, Ghana, February

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Callithrix Monkey (Cercopithecus sabaeus) adult, scratching arm, Western Division, Gambia, march

Callithrix Monkey (Cercopithecus sabaeus) adult, scratching arm, Western Division, Gambia, march

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Gambia. Capital city of Banjul. Local batik workshop. Hanging hand made textiles

Africa, Gambia. Capital city of Banjul. Local batik workshop. Hanging hand made textiles

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) adult female with young, yawning (captive)

Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) adult female with young, yawning (captive)

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Fish, Saly, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Fish, Saly, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Pular tribal village, Sounth Badone, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Pular tribal village, Sounth Badone, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Beach, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, Africa

Beach, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Potto - in rainforest Sierre Leone, Africa

Potto - in rainforest Sierre Leone, Africa
NG-500 Potto - in rainforest Sierre Leone, Africa Perodicticus potto Nick Gordon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Warthog, Mole National Park, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

Warthog, Mole National Park, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Busy street scene, Bafoussam, west Cameroon, Africa

Busy street scene, Bafoussam, west Cameroon, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Choir singing, Sunday celebration at the Celestial Church of Christ, Missessinto

Choir singing, Sunday celebration at the Celestial Church of Christ, Missessinto, Atlantique, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Voodoo sacred tree in Togoville, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Voodoo sacred tree in Togoville, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Red-throated Bee-eater - Nigeria Africa

Red-throated Bee-eater - Nigeria Africa
PB-73 RED-THROATED BEE-EATER North Nigeria Melittophagus bullocki Philip Blasdale Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Carved doorway, Chefferie, Bandjoun, Cameroon, West Africa, Africa

Carved doorway, Chefferie, Bandjoun, Cameroon, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Banjul to Bari ferry, Banjul, Gambia, West Africa, Africa

Banjul to Bari ferry, Banjul, Gambia, West Africa, Africa

Background imageWest Africa Collection: West African mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus) Joao Vieira Poillo, Bijagos Archipellago

West African mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus) Joao Vieira Poillo, Bijagos Archipellago. Guinea Bissau

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Jackfruit on the tree

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Jackfruit on the tree
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Jackfruit on the tree

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Tropical white spider lilly

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Tropical white spider lilly
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Tropical white spider lilly

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Togo, Koutammakou. Sacred old baobab tree

Africa, Togo, Koutammakou. Sacred old baobab tree

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Togo, Koutammakou area. A village of the Batammariba people built in the

Africa, Togo, Koutammakou area. A village of the Batammariba people built in the traditional tata somba style

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Senegal, Joal Fadiouth. The cemetery on the island built on sea shells

Africa, Senegal, Joal Fadiouth. The cemetery on the island built on sea shells

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Senegal, Dakar. Artisanal wooden masks outside the food market

Africa, Senegal, Dakar. Artisanal wooden masks outside the food market

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Guinea Bissau, Bijagos Islands. The carnival in Bubaque

Africa, Guinea Bissau, Bijagos Islands. The carnival in Bubaque

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Benin, Grand Popo. A voodoo shrine at Heve

Africa, Benin, Grand Popo. A voodoo shrine at Heve

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Africa, Benin, Savalou. Sacrificing a goat to the Dankoli voodoo fetish

Africa, Benin, Savalou. Sacrificing a goat to the Dankoli voodoo fetish

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Feticheur in Senegal, 1920-30 (photo)

Feticheur in Senegal, 1920-30 (photo)
7292902 Feticheur in Senegal, 1920-30 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. Senegal. Youg feticheur (witch) woman. Photo, Senegal, ca 1920-30.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Mediterranean, Black Sea and the North East Atlantic, 1548 (vellum)

Mediterranean, Black Sea and the North East Atlantic, 1548 (vellum)
7340478 Mediterranean, Black Sea and the North East Atlantic, 1548 (vellum) by Maggiolo, Jacopo Vesconte (1475-1549/61); 79x118 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Chart of north-east Atlantic, from British Isles to Cape Verde, c.1620 (manuscript)

Chart of north-east Atlantic, from British Isles to Cape Verde, c.1620 (manuscript)
7339785 Chart of north-east Atlantic, from British Isles to Cape Verde, c.1620 (manuscript) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 41x60 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Chart of Sierra Leone, Africa, 1732 (engraving)

Chart of Sierra Leone, Africa, 1732 (engraving)
7339526 Chart of Sierra Leone, Africa, 1732 (engraving) by Kip, Johannes (c.1652-1722); 34x41 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J)

Background imageWest Africa Collection: The British Empire, 1920s: Nigeria (colour litho)

The British Empire, 1920s: Nigeria (colour litho)
8657402 The British Empire, 1920s: Nigeria (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nigeria)

Background imageWest Africa Collection: The Elephant Marguerite or; Love's Oracle in West Africa (engraving)

The Elephant Marguerite or; Love's Oracle in West Africa (engraving)
8672792 The Elephant Marguerite or; Love's Oracle in West Africa (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWest Africa Collection: The Mail Coach in West Africa (engraving)

The Mail Coach in West Africa (engraving)
8672879 The Mail Coach in West Africa (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mail Coach in West Africa)

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Gum arabic, verek or hashab gum, Acacia senegal. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a

Gum arabic, verek or hashab gum, Acacia senegal. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by
FLO4987044 Gum arabic, verek or hashab gum, Acacia senegal. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Senegal senna, Italian senna or Port Royal senna, Senna italica (Cassia obovata)

Senegal senna, Italian senna or Port Royal senna, Senna italica (Cassia obovata)
FLO4987028 Senegal senna, Italian senna or Port Royal senna, Senna italica (Cassia obovata). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Background imageWest Africa Collection: African wattled lapwing or Senegal wattled plover, Vanellus senegallus (Striped-throated lapwing)

African wattled lapwing or Senegal wattled plover, Vanellus senegallus (Striped-throated lapwing)
FLO4651026 African wattled lapwing or Senegal wattled plover, Vanellus senegallus (Striped-throated lapwing, Vanellus strigilatus)

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Senegal coucal or Senegal lark-heel, Centropus senegalensis. Handcoloured steel engraving by

Senegal coucal or Senegal lark-heel, Centropus senegalensis. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after
FLO4650999 Senegal coucal or Senegal lark-heel, Centropus senegalensis. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's Library

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Senegal, Portrait of a black with a book, 1875

Senegal, Portrait of a black with a book, 1875
LUX4731935 Senegal, Portrait of a black with a book, 1875; (add.info.: Senegal, Portrait of a black with a book, 1875); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Background imageWest Africa Collection: First World War: France, Postcard showing the drawing of a Senegalese shoemer, 1918

First World War: France, Postcard showing the drawing of a Senegalese shoemer, 1918
LUX4734212 First World War: France, Postcard showing the drawing of a Senegalese shoemer, 1918; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

Background imageWest Africa Collection: First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Black troops formed by soldiers of the French colonies of

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Black troops formed by soldiers of the French colonies of Africa, Morocco, Algeria
DUV4201457 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Black troops formed by soldiers of the French colonies of Africa, Morocco, Algeria

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Spotted sandgrouse, Pterocles senegallus (Senegal grous, Tetrao senegalensis)

Spotted sandgrouse, Pterocles senegallus (Senegal grous, Tetrao senegalensis)
FLO4683805 Spotted sandgrouse, Pterocles senegallus (Senegal grous, Tetrao senegalensis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Senegal mahogany, Khaya senegalensis. Fever bark or Fieber-Rinden

Senegal mahogany, Khaya senegalensis. Fever bark or Fieber-Rinden. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4563589 Senegal mahogany, Khaya senegalensis. Fever bark or Fieber-Rinden. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Death of Lieutenant Grivart, 1899

Death of Lieutenant Grivart, 1899
3480884 Death of Lieutenant Grivart, 1899; (add.info.: Death of Lieutenant Grivart. Killed by inhabitants of a village on the banks of the River Niger. Mort du Lieutenant Grivart)

Background imageWest Africa Collection: African Ombrette or Senegal - Hamerkop or umbre, Scopus umbretta

African Ombrette or Senegal - Hamerkop or umbre, Scopus umbretta. From a specimen in the Royal Society
FLO4595643 African Ombrette or Senegal - Hamerkop or umbre, Scopus umbretta. From a specimen in the Royal Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Peter Brown from his New Illustrations of

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Senegal: an indigenous man poses in front of his case with a loincloth and a necklace, 1880

Senegal: an indigenous man poses in front of his case with a loincloth and a necklace, 1880
LUX4747615 Senegal: an indigenous man poses in front of his case with a loincloth and a necklace, 1880; (add.info.: Senegal)

Background imageWest Africa Collection: 8909599

8909599

Background imageWest Africa Collection: Native thatch house, under a palm tree in Senegambie (Senegal and Gambia)

Native thatch house, under a palm tree in Senegambie (Senegal and Gambia)
FLO4635165 Native thatch house, under a palm tree in Senegambie (Senegal and Gambia). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by



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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.