FA 447
18 colonial postcards of the civilizing mission in Senegal, mainly by the Soeurs Bleues au Senegal. Most of the cards show interaction between the French and the local natives.
Price: $540.00
French West Africa
FA 446
FA 446
Colonial structures and social life in Senegal is the subject of this 25 colonial postcard collection.
Price: $750.00
FA 445
17 colonial postcards of the Diola, Peulhs and Lebous people of Senegal.
Price: $510.00
FA 444
14 colonial postcards of the Lahobee, Toucouieur and Moroccan arabs of Senegal.
Price: $420.00
FA 443
14 colonial postcards of the Cereres people of Senegal.
Price: $420.00
NOTE: The "Cereres" refers to the Serer people of Senegal, the third largest ethnic and religious group in Senegal known for their agricultural expertise, farming traditions, and matrilineal social structure. While historically practicing their indigenous Fat Roog religion with ancestor veneration, a significant portion of the Serer population has also converted to Islam or Christianity, often blending traditional beliefs with their new faiths. The Serer people have a rich history of resisting the expansion of Islam and French colonial rule, while maintaining a strong cultural identity tied to their ancestral lands and community.
FA 442
17 colonial postcards of the Oulaff people.
Price: $510.00
NOTE: The "Oulaff" or Wolof people of Senegal are the largest and most culturally influential ethnic group in the country and also live in neighboring Gambia and Mauritania. Once part of the powerful Wolof (or Jolof) Empire, the empire fragmented in the 16th century due to internal strife and trade shifts. The Wolof states resisted French colonial expansion in the 19th century but were eventually subjugated by the end of the century. While some Wolof were early converts, mass conversion to Islam occurred in the 19th century as a means of resistance to French colonial forces. Since Senegal's independence in 1960, the Wolof have been the politically and economically dominant ethnic group.
FA 441
18 colonial postcards on different ethnic groups of Senegal. Shown are the Malinka, Mandingue, Soussou, Agni, Mankaignes, Foulbe, Foulah, and Senefous.
Price: $540.00
FA 440
FA 440
40 colonial postcards of different villages throughout Senegal. Name villages include Louga, Casamance, Kaolack, Kayes, Medina and a number of unknown villages. Also shown are villages of a certain ethnic group such as the Cerere, Diola, Fadiouth, Bambara, Ouolof, Toucouleur and Saussai. Interesting to compare different types of architecture and hut construction.
Price: $1200.00
FA 439
FA 439
39 French fantasy and humor postcards of Senegalese trailleurs fighting in WW1 (and a couple in WW2).
Price: $1400.00
FA 438
27 colonial postcards of Senegalese trailleurs fighting in WW1 France.
Price: $810.00