Signs line the streets of Cotonou, Benin. Due to high illiteracy rates, many signs advertise their services through pictures.

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Signs line the streets of Cotonou, Benin. Due to high illiteracy rates, many signs advertise their wares and services through pictures. In this case, a sign advertises a salon, showing sample haircut styles for women. The salon's name, "Gloire a Dieu Tresse Coiffure," means "Glory to God Braids Salon."

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Size: 5276px × 3516px
Location: Cotonou, Benin, West Africa
Photo credit: © Irene Abdou / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: africa, benin, hair, salon, salons, sign, signs, west