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This is an interesting vintage photographic postcard from Portuguese Guinea (now Guinea-Bissau), West Africa, showing a young Balanta basket maker working with natural fibers.
The back identifies the postcard as “108 — Rapaz balanta (Bissau)”, Portuguese for “Balanta boy (Bissau).” It was printed in Portugal and published by Foto Serra in Bissau.
Unlike many common American tourist postcards, this one documents a specific community and location in West Africa during the Portuguese colonial period. That gives it potential appeal to specialized collectors,.
AI:**VINTAGE PORTUGUESE GUINEA – BALANTA BOY – BISSAU AFRICA POSTCARD
** Original vintage color photographic postcard from Portuguese Guinea, now known as Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. The photograph depicts a young Balanta boy seated outdoors, working with natural fibers in what appears to be traditional basket weaving or handcrafting. The reverse identifies the scene as: \"108 – Rapaz balanta (Bissau)\" Translated: \"Balanta boy (Bissau).\"
**Postcard Details:** - Location: Bissau, Portuguese Guinea (now Guinea-Bissau) - Subject: Balanta Boy / Traditional Handcraft - Card Number: 108 - Publisher: Edição Foto Serra, Bissau - Printed in Portugal - Type: Color Photographic Postcard - Era: Mid-20th century (estimated) - Postally unused - Small handwritten notation on reverse
**Condition:** Good vintage condition with visible age-related wear. Minor surface marks, corner and edge wear, and discoloration. Reverse shows age toning, a small handwritten notation, and discoloration along the lower edge. Please examine both photographs carefully for exact condition. An interesting historical collectible for enthusiasts of African history, Portuguese colonial-era postcards, ethnographic photography, and Guinea-Bissau memorabilia. You will receive the exact postcard shown in the photographs.
It is in a clear 4\" x 6\" cellophane bag that will be mailed in a 5\" x 7\" craft envelope. Thank you.
