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Interior of Church Rabil (2 of 4)
The following images show an interior view of Church Rabil from the preceding slides. Focal in this image is what appears to be the front of the church's sanctuary.
Traveling in Boa Vista (4 of 4)
One of the hillier parts of a road surrounded by barren earth that levels out in the background.
Traveling in Boa Vista (3 of 4)
The landscape features a road in the foreground, what appears to be an agricultural planting in the middleground, and dunes in the background.
Traveling in Boa Vista (2 of 4)
A few individuals can identified on a footpath making their way toward a village in the background.
Traveling in Boa Vista (1 of 4)
A boy stands on the side of a road leading to a village in Boa Vista. Mountainous terrain can be seen in the distance.
Village Architecture (3 of 3)
A boy stands across the road from a well-preserved and intriguing building among debris, adjacent to a village in Boa Vista.
Village Architecture (2 of 3)
A well-preserved and intriguing building among debris, adjacent to a village in Boa Vista.
Village Architecture (1 of 3)
A well-preserved and intriguing building among debris, adjacent to a village in Boa Vista.
Scenes Near Limestone Quarry (3 of 3)
Eleven children pose for a picture in front of a pile of limestone.
Scenes Near Limestone Quarry (2 of 3)
A closeup of limestone in Boa Vista.
Scenes Near Limestone Quarry (1 of 3)
A pile of limestone in Boa Vista
A Rural Kiln (5 of 5)
A rural kiln designed by the German geologist Matias Heine who is thought to have lived in Boa Vista during the mid 1980's. The purpose of this kiln is to bake the local "cal" or limestone more efficiently than traditional methods in order to make…
A Rural Kiln (4 of 5)
A rural kiln designed by the German geologist Matias Heine who is thought to have lived in Boa Vista during the mid 1980's. The purpose of this kiln is to bake the local "cal" or limestone more efficiently than traditional methods in order to make…
A Rural Kiln (3 of 5)
The main shaft of a rural kiln designed by the German geologist Matias Heine who is thought to have lived in Boa Vista during the mid 1980's. The purpose of this kiln is to bake the local "cal" or limestone more efficiently than traditional methods…
A Rural Kiln (2 of 5)
A rural kiln designed by the German geologist Matias Heine who is thought to have lived in Boa Vista during the mid 1980's. The purpose of this kiln is to bake the local "cal" or limestone more efficiently than traditional methods in order to make…
A Rural Kiln (1 of 5)
A rural kiln designed by the German geologist Matias Heine who is thought to have lived in Boa Vista during the mid 1980's. The purpose of this kiln is to bake the local "cal" or limestone more efficiently than traditional methods in order to make…
Interior of Church Rabil (4 of 4)
This photo appears to have been taken of the inner front facade of the Church Rabil.
Interior of Church Rabil (3 of 4)
A close up of the front altar displays the crucifixion cross, some local flora, as well as an encased doll of a man.
Interior of Church Rabil (1 of 4)
The following images show an interior view of Church Rabil from the preceding slides. Focal in this image is what appears to be the front of the church's sanctuary.
Church Rabil (2 of 2)
Featured here is the Church of Rabil. Since this photo was taken in 1988, the church has undergone a few changes. The building now features grey-blue accents around the windows as well as running parallel to the edges of the two rectangular…
Church Rabil (1 of 2)
Featured here is the Church of Rabil. Since this photo was taken in 1988, the church has undergone a few changes. The building now features grey-blue accents around the windows as well as running parallel to the edges of the two rectangular…
Portrait of a Local Family
This family portrait features seven unidentified individuals, three of them being the boys seen on slide CV88093.
Family Portrait
A local Boa Vista family of six get their picture taken by David Baxter.
Portrait of Two Girls
Two unidentified girls smile for Baxter on the island of Boa Vista.
Portrait of Three Young Boys
Three unidentified children pose for their portrait to be taken on the island of Boa Vista.
Town of Rabil
This photo features what appears to be the interior town of Rabil, Boa Vista. Homes in this area are usually either made with mud-brick, concrete, or stone. The town streets are all very flat, rather deserted, and covered in rocks.
Parched Earth (3 of 3)
Here is a close up of parched terrain in Boa Vista. Small adapted flora can bee seen peaking through the cracks of the ground.
Parched Earth (2 of 3)
This photograph captures the area's parched terrain as well as local flora that have adapted to these extreme environmental conditions.
Parched Earth (1 of 3)
This photograph captures the area's parched terrain as well as local flora that have adapted to these extreme environmental conditions.
Close Up of Local Mine (3 of 3)
This photo shows some of the rock wall formations in what is thought to be a local sulfur mine in Boa Vista.
Close Up of Local Mine (2 of 3)
The mineral exposed here is presumed to be sulfur that lies in a local mine of Boa Vista.
Close Up of Local Mine (1 of 3)
Here is a close up displaying the inner walls of a local mine. It is speculated that the abundant mineral here is sulfur.
Picture in Front of a Local Mine
Five unidentified individuals stand in front of a local mine in Boa Vista. The identification of the mineral is uncertain, however, it may be sulfur.
Atop a Donkey in Village
An unidentified person sits atop a donkey on the outskirts of an unidentified village.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (5 of 5)
The bottom of a deep wind-powered well that provides vital water resources to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (4 of 5)
Two children walk up the stairs from the well with a container, presumably filled with water.
The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (3 of 5)
A woman places a pail full of water atop her head after retrieving the water from the wind-powered well.
The well provides a vital resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
The well provides a vital resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (2 of 5)
Six children climb upon the base of a windmill that supplies power to a well in Boa Vista.
The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (1 of 5)
A handful of people stand at the base of a wind-powered well. The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
On the Road to Sal Rei (7 of 7)
A woman displays flora alongside the road that leads to Sal Rei. A village can be seen on higher ground in the background.
On the Road to Sal Rei (6 of 7)
Men and children on donkeys stop to rest on the road that leads to Sal Rei.
On the Road to Sal Rei (5 of 7)
David Baxter passes by four men with donkeys and a dog on the road to Sal Rei.
On the Road to Sal Rei (4 of 7)
Flora alongside a road to Sal Rei.
On the Road to Sal Rei (3 of 7)
A windmill provides energy for a village along the road that leads back to Sal Rei.
On the Road to Sal Rei (2 of 7)
A village on higher ground on the road to Sal Rei.
On the Road to Sal Rei (1 of 7)
On the road returning to Sal Rei, David Baxter snaps a photo of one of the more mountainous areas on Boa Vista.
Dusk on Praia Curralinho
David Baxter enjoys peace and quiet outside his tent at dusk on Praia Curralinho.
Fishermen Preparing for Travel
Fishermen load a mule with their catch, among other supplies.
Mule standing on Rocky Beach
A mule used by fishermen stands on a rocky beach next to shelter.
Fisherman and His Catch
Fisherman evaluates his catch on a beach in Boa Vista.