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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
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Bring the vibrant colors and rich culture of Sierra Leone into your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This captivating image, taken circa 1982, showcases a coconut seller gracefully balancing his wares on his head against the backdrop of Goderich Beach. The intriguing scene, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is now available as a Rights Managed print, ensuring the authenticity and exclusivity of your purchase. Add a touch of worldly charm to your living space and transport yourself to far-off lands with this stunning photograph.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.8cm (11" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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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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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