Air Afrique Upper Volta Burkina Faso

£750.00

Original vintage travel poster - Air Afrique folklore en Haute-Volta / Air Africa folklore of Upper Volta - featuring an image of a traditional carved wooden totem style mask face with black and white triangle shapes and an illustration of an elephant in front of trees set on a green shaded background, the text and Air Afrique (1961-2002) airline logo below. Located on the Volta River in West Africa, the Republic of Upper Volta was established in 1958 and gained independence from France in 1960; in 1984 it changed name to Burkina Faso. Artwork by Jean Dessirier (b. 1944). Very good condition, minor creasing, minor staining, small tears.

Country

France

Year

1960s

Style

Travel Posters

Artist

Dessirier

Size (cm)

96x63