Ousmane Sow Sculptures, part 2

 Continued from yesterday's post, more of Ousmane Sow's powerful and moving sculptures.

Ousmane Sow House Museum, Dakar

From Wikipedia: "Ousmane Sow (10 October 1935 – 1 December 2016) was a Senegalese sculptor of larger-than-life statues of people and groups of people." His house, in which he worked as his studio until the end of his life, has been converted into a museum, filled with many powerful and moving sculptures.

African Renaissance Monument, Dakar

From Wikipedia: "The African Renaissance Monument is a 52 m tall bronze statue located on top of one of the twin hills known as Collines des Mamelles, outside Dakar, Senegal. "An impressive sculpture and monument to African independence, and a gathering point for locals as well as tourists.

A good place from which to view Dakar.

Outside the Sandaga Market in Dakar, Senegal

 

Sandaga Market, Dakar (2)

 A wonderful fish market, but also other meats and produce.

Dakar, Senegal - Sandaga Market (1)

Dakar is the "capital of Senegal and a major gateway to Western Africa." (Silversea Expeditions Daily Chronicles). We start out with some views of its vibrant market.

Banjul Stadium and Street