The image depicts a rural scene, possibly in an African village. In the foreground hangs a traditional woven mosquito net from a tree branch or pole above a small structure with thatched roofing. The background shows several similar thatched-roof huts distributed across what appears to be open land. There is notable vegetation including trees and shrubs which are scattered throughout the scene, some bearing fruit. A person can barely be seen in the distance on the left side of the photo crouching or kneeling near a tree. The sky is overcast with no discernible features apart from its greyish tone that suggests an early morning or late afternoon setting due to the softness and direction of light casting shadows subtly across the landscape. This image seems to be part of a larger collection as indicated by the reference information provided, which includes "Dorpsgezicht met een rieten offer kooi genaamd 'Lingoe' voor de N'Gandros, geesten der voorvaderen" attributed to Ed van der Elsken. The caption also indicates a date range of approximately 1957-1970, placing this photograph in the mid-to-late 20th century during what could be considered colonial or post-colonial period photography focused on rural life and culture within African societies. The image captures elements that signify daily village life such as communal housing structures, natural surroundings, an indicati [...]

The image depicts a rural scene, possibly in an African village. In the foreground hangs a traditional woven mosquito net from a tree branch or pole above a small structure with thatched roofing. The background shows several similar thatched-roof huts distributed across what appears to be open land. There is notable vegetation including trees and shrubs which are scattered throughout the scene, some bearing fruit. A person can barely be seen in the distance on the left side of the photo crouching or kneeling near a tree. The sky is overcast with no discernible features apart from its greyish tone that suggests an early morning or late afternoon setting due to the softness and direction of light casting shadows subtly across the landscape. This image seems to be part of a larger collection as indicated by the reference information provided, which includes "Dorpsgezicht met een rieten offer kooi genaamd 'Lingoe' voor de N'Gandros, geesten der voorvaderen" attributed to Ed van der Elsken. The caption also indicates a date range of approximately 1957-1970, placing this photograph in the mid-to-late 20th century during what could be considered colonial or post-colonial period photography focused on rural life and culture within African societies. The image captures elements that signify daily village life such as communal housing structures, natural surroundings, an indicati [...]