Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Africa > Sierra Leone > Related Images

Grating cassava roots, Sierra Leone, West Africa

Grating cassava roots, Sierra Leone, West Africa


Framed Photos
Photo Prints
Jigsaw Puzzles
Poster Prints
Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Mounted Prints
Metal Prints
Cards
Home Decor


We accept all major credit cards

Mary Evans Prints Online

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library

Grating cassava roots, Sierra Leone, West Africa

Two natives grating cassava roots for making foofoo (fufu, foufou), Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1906

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 14405226

© Mary Evans / Pharcide

Cassava Fence Grating Leone Natives Preparation Primitive Roots Sierra


EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in Sierra Leone, West Africa during the early 1900s. Two native men, dressed in simple loincloths, are deeply engrossed in the laborious task of grating cassava roots against a rough wooden surface. The scene takes place in a quintessential African village, with a low, woven palm frond fence serving as a backdrop. The men's faces are etched with concentration and determination, as they work together to prepare the starchy root for making foofoo, a traditional West African dish also known as fufu or foufou. Cassava, a staple food in many African cultures, is a tuberous root vegetable that requires extensive preparation before it can be consumed. The grated cassava is boiled and then pounded or mashed to create a thick, glutinous paste. This paste is then formed into balls or served as a side dish, often accompanied by various sauces or stews. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life and customs of the people of Sierra Leone during this period. The simple, yet profound connection to the land and the communal nature of food preparation are evident in this image. The men's focused expressions and the use of traditional tools underscore the importance of tradition and the resilience of the African people. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich cultural heritage and the enduring strength of community in West Africa.

MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
inventory
Photo Prints are in stock
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


Krootown Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Krootown Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Kissy Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Kissy Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Kroo Bay, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Kroo Bay, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Mandinka Girls - Sierra Leone, Africa
Mandinka Girls - Sierra Leone, Africa
Emily Bronte
Emily Bronte
Kapellbrucke covered Bridge, Lucerne (Luzern), Switzerland
Kapellbrucke covered Bridge, Lucerne (Luzern), Switzerland
Cultivation of Cassava or Manioc -Manihot esculenta-, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia
Cultivation of Cassava or Manioc -Manihot esculenta-, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia
USA, Hawaii, Oahu, Beach at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (in old volcanic crater)
USA, Hawaii, Oahu, Beach at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (in old volcanic crater)
Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait Towers along small beach
Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait Towers along small beach
A tube a train at a london underground platform at Euston
A tube a train at a london underground platform at Euston
British Military Recruitment Poster - Inter-war period
British Military Recruitment Poster - Inter-war period
Jerusalem, Kidron Valley and Siloam
Jerusalem, Kidron Valley and Siloam

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed