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Elmina, Gold Coast, West Africa, c1890. Elmina was the first important European port on the Gold Coast. It was founded by Portuguese in 1482 and became a major centre for the gold trade
Wolof, or Ouolof village, Senegal, 20th century. French postcard
Serere, the Sahel, Senegal, 20th century. Artist: AlbaretSerere, the Sahel, Senegal, 20th century. French postcard
Mankaigne village, Western Africa, 20th century. French postcard
Alexander Gordon Laing, Scottish explorer of Western Africa, 1870. Laing (1793-1826) was the first European known to have reached the ancient city of Tombouctou (Timbuctoo)
Detail of an ivory horn showing slaves in chainsDetail of an ivory elephant horn showing slaves in chains from West Africa
The Dutch Squadron at the West African Coast, 1660s. Artist: Willem van de Velde the YoungerThe Dutch Squadron at the West African Coast, 1660s. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Peterhof, St Petersburg