13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
On a straw mat, the bellows operator sits.
Bida, Nigeria is famous for handmade glass beads and bangles. The bellow operator carries on the rhythmic air flow into the furnace by a constant push and pull of the wood staves that fans the fire for the glass maker to fashion glass beads.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 03.2015 |
Date Uploaded: | 04.2015 |
Photo Location: | Bida, Nigeria |
Copyright: | © Lesley Lababidi |