Man preparing food in courtyard of buildings with traditional bas-relief ornamentation of applied gypsum white and red clay with turquoise painted doors washing line and goats.West Africa

Woman stepping out from doorway with white surround and traditional bas relief motifs on each side of applied gypsum white and red clay.West Africa

Traditional mud architecture decorated with bas relief motifs of applied gypsum white and red clay. Small child standing in shadow of corner of building. West Africa

Young woman decorating exterior wall of mud building with ochre. It is traditional for women to both design and apply such decorations.West Africa

Portrait of woman sitting beside young child with sheep at her feet.West Africa

Portrait of woman wearing turquoise robe and head covering standing in front of mud brick building with child framed in doorway behind her. West Africa

Young girl cleaning bowl after meal with frame for carrying goods by donkey on her left.West Africa

Woman braiding the hair of another.