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Farm Land in Ribeira Brava
Farm land and crops are divided by stone walls in Ribiera Brava, as seen in the foreground of this photo. The ribiera remains green even in the dry season. The narrow flat section between the mountains is used as a road and homes are also built…
Ribeira Brava
Ribeira Brava is the capital and one of two municipalities of São Nicolau. This image is a view of the Praça do Torreiro, the church square. The town, once the seat of the Bishop, includes the Ingreja Nossa Senhora do Rosàrio which is visible with…
Center of Ribeira Brava
Close up of the previous slide 81-189 of the center of Ribeira Brava. Here you can see construction or restoration of buidings.
Ingreja Nossa Senhora do Rosàrio
Interior of Ingreja Nossa Senhora do Rosàrio.
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Ingreja Nossa Senhora do Rosàrio (Interior)
Another interior shot of the Ingreja Nossa Senhora do Rosàrio.
Yellow Bird of Paradise
This shrub is the Yellow Bird of Paradise which originated in Argentina and Uruquay. It is a durable shrub that is tolerant of extreme weather such as cold, heat and drought.
Yellow Bird of Paradise [Plant, Close Up]
A close up of the Yellow Bird of Paradise which is characterized by its yellow flower clusters and red stamen.
Garden on São Nicolau
Garden with several types of flowers including possibly the Amaryllis Red flower where a few species have originated in Africa. They could possibly be Geraniums which originate from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.
Ribeira Brava: Garden & Path
Ground level view of a garden in Ribiera Brava. Believed to be the same garden pictured in slide CV81197.
Ribeira Brava Landscape
Here you can see the juxtaposition of the rocky terrain and the lush tropical landscape that Cape Verde is famous for. This photograph is taken in the Ribeira Brava region located in the fertile hinterland of the otherwise barren island São Nicolau.
Jatropha bush
A boy is climbing a Jatropha bush. The shrub is poisonous but the fruit from these trees is harvested, processed, and used as a treatment for diabetes and pain relief. It has similar properties as other analgesics.
Jatropha Bush [Close Up]
A view of the leaves and fruit of the Jatropha bush. The shrub is poisonous but the fruit from these trees is harvested, processed, and used as a treatment for diabetes and pain relief. It has similar properties as other analgesics.
Cobblestone Road Construction
A group of workers repair a cobblestone road in Ribeira Brava, the main city on São Nicolau. The cit is known for cobblestone roads and beautiful, colorful architecture. Until the closing of a local seminary school in the early 20th century, Ribeira…
São Nicolau: Highlands above Ribeira Brava (1 of 3)
Pictured are the São Nicolau highlands above the Riberia / Panja region. Small communities can be seen settled in the distance.
São Nicolau: Highlands above Ribeira Brava (2 of 3)
A bird's eye view of the São Nicolau highlands above Ribera Brava.
Portrait of a Middle Aged Man and Woman
This portrait was taken by Baxter of a middle aged man and woman standing in front of a line of corn stalks in the Ribera Brava / Panja region of Cape Verde.
Dragoeiro, the Dragon-tree
The Dragoeiro, native to Cape Verde, the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Morocco is a rapidly disappearing species. The dragon-tree, as it is commonly called, is a symbol of resistance to drought. The tree is cultivated and used for medicinal purposes…
São Nicolau Highlands
A wide landscape view of Ribeira Brava in the hinterland of São Nicolaiu. This are of São Nicolau is particularly fertile, especially for an island in an archipelago made of volcanic rock. Scattered throughout the green valley is the town of Ribeira…
São Nicolau Highlands
The highlands of São Nicolau, home to Ribeira Brava, are among the most beautiful and agriculturally friendly of the Cape Verdean islands. Here, some scattered dwellings near Ribeira Brava and Panja.
Portrait of Family Outside of a Home
An unidentified woman, man and chid pictured with a Yellow Bird of Paradise bush.
Construction of the Fajã Gallery
Construction of the Fajã Gallery in one of the mountains of São Nicolau can be seen in this photo. Since water is scarce in Cape Verde, this project was initiated in order to find water for the community. 85.8% of water consumption is used for…
Parish Church in Ribera Brava
Nestled in the lush region of Ribera Brava is this small parish church. The church was built with a Baroque simplified appearance and has a tiled roof with a single tower.
Unidentified Man Riding a Horse
Portrait of a middle aged man on horseback. The cobblestone streets are a feature of Ribeira Brava, a city in the hinterland of São Nicolau. The city is also known for it's fertile landscape and colorful architecture.
Corn Crop Field
An unidentified man in a vast corn crop field. With roughly one third of the population being farmers, Cape Verde's economy is predominately driven by agriculture. Corn is one of the country's most produced and consumed crops as it is featured in…
Castor Oil Plant (1 of 2)
The Castror Oil Plant is a native species to Cape Verde. The oil collected from this plant is used for both industrial and medicinal purposes. It is utilized in the production of items such as waxes, and polishes as well as ingested to serve as a…
Castor Oil Plant (2 of 2)
The Ricinus communis plant, more commonly known as the Castor Oil Plant. This perennial herbaceous plant is noted for its beautiful leaves that have anywhere from seven to eleven pointed segments on each. Most importantly to note is that the oil…
São Nicolau Highlands
A village near Ribeira Brava in the São Nicolau highlands. Ribeira Brava is located in the hinterland of São Nicolau which is a very fertile region for the Cape Verdean islands, which are largely composed of volcanic rock. This photograph shows the…
Tarrafal Bay and Dwellings
Looking north from Tarrafal, across the bay, with the mountainous northwestern corner of the island on the horizon. Tarrafal is the seat of Tarrafal de São Nicolau municipality and it's economy is largely based on local fishing industries.
Tarrafal
A view of Tarrafal from the São Nicolau highlands. Tarrafal is a coastal town and São Nicolau's second major town after Ribeira Brava.
Tarrafal, Aerial
Tarrafal is a city on the western coast of São Nicolau. This port town lies at the base of many barren, stony hills.
Shoreline of Tarrafal
The city of Tarrafal, located in the southwestern region of São Nicolau, boasts this beautiful beach and bay. The body of water is used for fishing, swimming, and as a resting place for many colorful fishing boats. The beach is a popular attraction…
Ilhéu Raso and Ilhéu Branco
A view from Tarrafal Bay on the western coast of São Nicolau. On the horizon are two of the uninhabited islands in the Cape Verde Archipelago: (left to right) Ilhéu Raso and Ilhéu Branco. Raso, the bigger of the two, is home to the Raso lark (Alauda…
Boats along the waterfront of Tarrafal Bay
Pictured are two boys standing amidst three large fishing boats. This photo was taken on the waterfront of Tarrafal Bay. In the background the sprawl from the port-town, Tarrafal, can be seen doting the coast. Fishing industries are a large part of…
Boat Launching into Tarrafal Bay
Small, wooden fishing vessels are dragged back onto shore after a days work in Tarrafal. This coastal town on the western shore of São Nicolau relies largely on fishing industries to fuel it's local economy.
Two Men Hauling Tuna onto Shore
On the shore of Tarrafal, two unidentified men transport a load of freshly caught tuna from boats to some method of transportation that is not in the frame. This catch is likely then sent to Cape Verde's Tuna Cannery for processing.
Boats Along Tarrafal Bay
This photo was taken along the shoreline of Tarrafal. At the end of the day these wooden fishing vessels are dragged back on shore for storage. Here one last boat is being dry docked. Learning to successfully fish at a young age is viewed as a rite…
Sunset on Tarrafal Bay
Looking west over Tarrafal Bay on São Nicolau. Fishing vessels can be seen on the bay. Tarrafal is the seat of Tarrafal de São Nicolau Municipality and it's economy is largely based on local fishing industries.
Tarrafal Shoreline with a view of SUCLA
Pictured is the coastal town of Tarrafal nestled along the shoreline on the island of São Nicolau. The company SUCLA (Society of Overseas Canning) can be seen in the distance to the left.
Boat & Tarrafal Bay
Small, wooden boat on the shore in Tarrafal. On the horizon, two uninhabited islands, Raso and Branco, with fishing vessels in the foreground. Tarrafal is home to one of the first tuna cannery's in Cape Verde, SUCLA. It was founded by the Preitas…
SUCLA (Society of Overseas Canning)
Since 1935, the SUCLA company has been a family-oriented company that provides canned seafood to many areas of the world. The business was founded by the Preitas family and has grown to employ close to 200 people. The SUCLA company is the at the…
Fishing Vessels on Tarrafal Bay
A fishing vessel casts off on Tarrafal Bay in this photo, likely taken in the mid morning. Tarrafal, home to what is perhaps the first tuna vannery in Cape Verde, is a coastal town on São Nicolau. Tarrafal's economy is mostly fueled by it's fishing…
Fishing Vessels on Tarrafal Bay
Fishing vessel on Tarrafal Bay. Tarrafal, a coastal town on São Nicolau, is a fishing town with a tuna cannery that is believed to be the first in Cape Verde.
Display of Tuna Cans
Pictured is a large stacked display of tuna cans packed and labeled by the SUCLA company in Tarrafal.
Tuna Canning
Two unidentified women aid in the tuna canning process at the SUCLA tuna cannery in Tarrafal, São Nicolau.
Shaping and Labeling of Tuna Cans (1 of 4)
A worker at the SUCLA plant is pictured shaping and labeling tuna cans.
Shaping and Labeling of Tuna Cans (2 of 4)
The shaping and labeling process of tuna canning can be seen at a different angle in this image.
Shaping and Labeling of Tuna Cans (3 of 4)
The shaping and labeling process of tuna canning at the SUCLA cannery in Tarrafal.
Shaping and Labeling of Tuna Cans (4 of 4)
Here is a close up of a tool that is used in the tuna can production. This photo is taken at the SUCLA tuna cannery in Tarrafal, São Nicolau.