Africa vintage

Children's Book: Adventures in Africa by W.H.G. Kingston

An exhibit at the Smithsonian's Museum of African Art reveals the enlightening yet troubling stories behind these turn-of-the-century souvenirs.

Located in West Africa and bordering Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and the Ivory Coast to the southwest, Burkina Faso is known for its incredible mud architecture in both homes and structures that are centuries old. Burkina Faso exports some of the most comfortable wool and cotton in the world, a mainstay of the country’s economy for decades. The country is also home to more than 60 unique ethnic groups, giving Burkina…

1930s Native africans and animals MAP of AFRICA by FolieduJour

“Safari” . Art inspired by a vintage photograph from 1925 Congo

Before fashion week, there were festivals. Before runway shades, there were royal grids. Akan chiefs wore solid gold glasses not for style, but for symbolism—shielding their spiritual power and signaling unmatched prestige. This wasn’t just eyewear. It was authority you couldn’t look directly into. 📸: Jean-Yves Clavreul (Portraits of Anyi leaders). J.C. Nourault, Ivory Coast (Period 1950-1970

Sudan (1900)

A poster for Africa famine relief

Benin, c.2008 Oil paint on plywood (9 1/2" x 6")