Cure Sale
The Cure Sale is one of the brightest and biggest celebrations in West Africa. It occurs just before the rains come, and is a of socializing and catching up, as herders meet around the rich salt deposits located between In Gall and Tegguiddan Tessoumin. in an area west of Agadez in Niger. They rest and wait for the blessed rain. One of the highlights of the Cure Salé, is the famous men's beauty pagean the Gerewol, a festival held by the nomadic Fulani Wodaabé.
© Kieron Nelson 1999 "Vanishing Cultures Photography" All rights reserved
