Senegalese Woman

 Senegal AOF - 1940 (SN)

In the early 20th century, Senegal was under French colonial rule, and daily life in rural areas remained deeply rooted in traditional practices. Water was a vital resource, and its collection was a communal task often performed manually requiring strength and skill.

 

Stamp: Senegal, Senegalese Girl carring water in her head – 35 c (Issue: 01.07.1930 Series: Definitive 1935-1941)
Postmark: Dakar, Circular Date Stamp “SUCCURSALE” – dated 20.04.1940

Postcard: Monochrome photographic portrait of a woman carrying a large water-filled vessel on the head, supported by both hands. (edition Viale)
Concordance:

Thematic: The image portrays a traditional water-carrying practice, which directly relates to the stamp’s subject: a Senegalese girl carrying water on her head. Both emphasize cultural and daily life scenes in Senegal.

Geographic: The postmark from Dakar, the capital of Senegal, reinforces the authenticity and geographic relevance of the theme.

- Temporal: The postmark date (20.04.1940) falls within the period of circulation of the stamp, ensuring temporal concordance.