Photo of a young Fulani boy wraps a blue turban around his head in traditional nomadic fashion. The turban protects from the harsh dust and wind of the Harmattan season.

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This image was on exhibit at Parish Gallery in Georgetown, Washington, DC, as part of the February 2008 photography exhibit, "Emotions." Visit the News - "Parish Gallery - Emotions" page for further information.

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Ref: 2007_2544 Burkina Faso Photos

Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, West Africa

Photographer: Irene Abdou