Description:
Ouidah, Benin. Lake Toho. A man in a colourful patterned shirt paddles alone in a slender wooden pirogue, crossing the lake under an overcast sky. A long pole lies along the length of the craft. On the opposite shore, homes, trees and palm trees stand against the grey atmosphere. The pirogue, with its clean lines and shallow draught, glides across the slightly rippled surface. The image illustrates the central role of the pirogue in the daily movements of people living along Lake Toho, a mode of transport used by men and women alike.
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