Photography has always been an important part of my enjoyment of my experience in Africa. I photograph as many of the objects I purchase as I can, primarily for sales purposes. My photos of the places help me communicate the context in which I find the objects I buy to all those who have not been fortunate enough to travel to Africa themselves. But the most meaningful purpose that my photography serves is to bring me closer to the African people whom I love so much.

Here are some examples of the photos I have taken. I do not sell my photos. They are available for anyone to download although they are all copyrighted. Anyone who wishes to use them for any purpose beyond storage on their own computer or storage media must formally request my permission to use them.
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This Koranic school board, referred to in Burkina Faso as a "walaja", was painted by a marabout, an Islamic religious leader. The verses from the Koran are meant to be read, not re-written on this same board. Please click on the image to view the other side of the same piece, also beautifully painted. This board measures 20 x 6 1/2" tall.
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18 x 7". Please click on the image to see the other side, similarly painted, of this beautiful object of Islamic art.
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