Pounding Millet

Every day, all day, the women gather to pound the millet or the rice for the days meals. It is hard work, but can be a lot of fun also. They sing, tell stories, gossip.
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Every day, all day, the women gather to pound the millet or the rice for the days meals. It is hard work, but can be a lot of fun also. They sing, tell stories, gossip.
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“Sunset at the Railroad” by PCV Nicholas Baylor Hall. Namibia, 2011.