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The patient, gentle donkey:- younger boys ride them like cowboys.
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Larger animals to be seen everywhere include cows, which are extremely valued, and donkeys, used for labour and transport, though gradually being replaced by the three wheeled motorking.
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Donkey and metal cart- young children quickly learn to handle the donkey and to transport goods to mark |
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The adaptable motorking- the new workhorse of northern Ghana- this picture taken on the main road into Tamale.
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Although there are few fences, no squared pattern of fields, no clear land boundaries other then the clay walls surrounding traditional compound houses, I am still surprised if I open the door to leave my house and a large cow walks straight past me. Why?
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And finally- another domesticated animal, infrequently seen, favoured by tribesmen from Niger with nomadic habits:-the camel.
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I was keeping a safe distance from the long strong legs. |
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The rider sits to one side of the saddle, using a stick, but also his feet to give instruction and direction to the animal. I like the handbag, slung over the saddle. Camels and their riders are welcomed in Zebilla- I have seen one man gallop with camel from house to house, requesting small offerings of food.
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