Firêkou (Unbraiding)

13¼ x 10” Lithograph Print on acid free Paper

 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 200

 ©1995 Djibril N’Doye

In an attempt to stay current with hairstyles, this woman is taking out her curls in order to replace them with different ones. The word in the Wolof language for this action is “firêkou”. Each curl is unwound and drops to the floor in this process. After household chores are complete, women enjoy spending free time trying new styles or getting ready for a party.