Gallery
Men of Dance
Chiefs of an Ibo clan performing during a ritual ceremony. The red caps and feathers demote their status within the community. The rhythmic beating of the drums is to encourage the young men of the village to aspire to the Ozo chieftancy title.
Watercarriers
Hausa boys carrying water to the market. The water was traditionally brought from the local well by boys who made their money by washing the meat tables and the feet of traders at the end of the day.
The Gossipers
Women with empty baskets on the way to market. African women go about their work in small groups, add to this much gossiping, discussing and arguing. The topics of such debates would probably have arisen from their village’s age-group meeting.
The Kitchen
A mother pounding cassava dough in a mortar. The cooking pot and mortar are traditional village utensils found in the open-air kitchens. Despite the basic facilities and impending storm brewing, the daily duties of mothers never stop.
Masai Women
The distinctive appearance of the Masai women’s slender elegance is enhanced by their bright checked cloth. A collar of an abundance of fine beads around their legs and necklaces adorn their necks.
Three Women
Market women going about their daily business of selling goods in the hustle and bustle of a busy African market. The background colours indicate that the women work through the day until dusk. The lighter centre gives the impression of the dull glow of bush lamps lighting the market.