Barbershops and hairdressers
In Cameroon, as in other Sub-Saharan African countries, barbershops used to have painted signs showing several haircut styles. At some point the museum world started paying attention and suddenly these signs were popping up in museum stores.
The last two times I was in Cameroon I realized the signs weren't being used anymore, and in fact had pretty much disappeared. Nowadays there is either just one style shown, or photos are used rather than a painting. It was quite a disappointment!Barbershop in Kekem, West Cameroon |
Barbershop signs at Green Street Restaurant (photos: Sami Ellong) |
http://www.anotherafrica.net/interviews/township-barbershops-signs-of-south-africa
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