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Coconut seller, Sierra Leone



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Coconut seller, Sierra Leone

Coconut seller carries his wares on his head, on Goderich Beach, Sierra Leone, West Africa Date: circa 1982

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Media ID 19534413

© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library

1982 Carry Coconut Eighties Fante Freetown Goderich Hawker Leone Seller Selling Sierra Smile Trader Vendor


20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Bring the vibrant colors and rich culture of Sierra Leone into your home with our stunning Canvas Print of a Coconut Seller, captured in the heart of Goderich Beach in the 1980s. This beautiful Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online showcases the resilient spirit of the coconut seller, balancing his wares gracefully on his head. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are sure to add a unique and captivating touch to any room, while celebrating the diverse beauty of the world around us.

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph taken in the late 1980s, a coconut seller proudly displays his wares on Goderich Beach in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Dressed in a simple t-shirt and shorts, the seller expertly balances a towering stack of coconuts on his head, their green husks glistening in the sun. With a broad, happy smile on his face, he engages with potential customers, beckoning them closer with an outstretched hand. The vibrant colors and textures of the scene are a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Sierra Leone and the resilience of its people. The white sandy beach, dotted with palm trees, stretches out behind the seller, providing a serene backdrop to the bustling activity of the market. In the distance, the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean sparkle in the sunlight. The seller's traditional Fante carrying basket, with its intricate weaving and bold patterns, adds to the visual appeal of the image. This method of carrying heavy loads on the head is a common practice in West Africa, and is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people. Despite the challenges that Sierra Leone faced during the 1980s, including a civil war that began in 1991, the country's people continued to find ways to make a living and provide for their families. The image of the coconut seller on Goderich Beach is a reminder of the strength and resilience of the Fante people and the vibrant culture of Sierra Leone. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of daily life in a West African community, and invites us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the world around us.

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