Sufism in Senegalese Visual Culture

Youssef Carter highlights how the vibrant visual culture of Senegal reflects a rich Sufi heritage, especially through public art honoring Sheikh Amadou Bamba and Sheikh Ibra Fall. Seen across cities like Dakar—on walls, bridges, taxis, and buses—these colorful depictions serve as daily reminders of their spiritual legacy. The doors featured behind Carter exemplify this tradition, illustrating how devotion and reverence are woven into the everyday landscape of Senegalese life.

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    Youssef

    Carter

    Assistant Professor and Kenan Rifai Fellow in Islamic Studies

    Department of Religious Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill