I think you will agree with me that they are wonderful, incredibly detailed and humorous, capturing the unique African spirit better than photographs ever could. The pictures below are tiny thumbnails. Click on each image to display the larger version. A typical African scene, bargaining over the purchase of a sheep. The men might get very emotional but it's all an act designed to fool the other guy.
Traditional bargaining can take hours.
It's really a form of mutual respect to bargain. You insult the seller if you take his first offer. Sadly, this tradition is fading due to Western influence. Instead of bargaining being a social engagement it is being reduced to a strictly economic exchange. Toys like this are very common in Senegal.