African Culture Collection (#4)

Silhouette of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) at sunset, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Lion cubs (Panthera leo), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Lioness (Panthera leo) in savanna, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Show at Ndere Cultural Center, Kampala, Uganda, Africa

Ugandan villagers drinking home-brewed beer and schoolchildren, Bweyale, Uganda, Africa

Water chore, Masindi, Uganda, Africa

Fetching water in Mulago, Kampala, Uganda, Africa

Ugandan child fetching water, Masindi, Uganda, Africa

Anaka senior secondary school, Anaka, Uganda, Africa

Painting showing Aihou Edo rainbow snakes, gods of the universe, on a Voodoo temple in Ouidah, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Painting on a Voodoo temple wall in Se, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Bedouins playing with stones in the sand, Douz, Kebili, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Ugandan child outside his home, Bweyale, Uganda, Africa

Mulago School for the Deaf, run by the Mulago Catholic Spiritan Community, Mulago, Uganda, Africa

Prayer, Sunday morning Catholic Mass, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Ugandan village, Uganda, Africa

Ugandan village girl, Bweyale, Uganda, Africa

Fresco of the Visitation, designed and painted in 1963 by Dom Georges Saget, Keur Moussa Abbey Church, Keur Moussa, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Portrait of a lioness (Panthera leo), in a field of purple grass, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Plains zebras (Equus quagga), Tsavo, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Two young Datoga boys. The youngest wears metal bells around his ankles to ensure that he does not wander far from home without his mother or another member of the family hearing him

A young Datoga boy attired in beads. The metal bells worn around his ankles ensure that he does not wander far from home without his mother or another member of the family hearing him

A Hadza boy carrying a bow and arrows.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of hunter-gatherers who have lived in the Lake Eyasi basin for centuries

A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin returns to camp with a haunch of impala over his shoulder. He killed the antelope with a metal-tipped arrow that had been dipped in a fast-acting vegetable poison

A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu. Once married, he will split the ondatu into two plaits and keep them covered

Two happy Himba girls ride a donkey to market. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Their long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

A Himba woman milks a cow in the stock enclosure close to her home. Traditional milk containers made from hollowed wood are preferred to their modern equivalents

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

An attractive !Kung woman. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen. They differ in appearance from the rest of black Africa having yellowish skin and being lightly boned

An old Luo lady smoking a traditional clay pipe

A Pokomo drummer from the Tana River district of Kenya

A Msai warrior with his long braids and body coated with red ochre mixed with animal fat. He has put ochre dust round his eyes to enhance his appearance ready for a dance

A Msai warrior in full battle cry, his long-bladed spear at the ready

Two Msai warriors in full regalia. The headdress of the man on the left is made from the mane of a lion while the one on the right is fringed with black ostrich feathers

The traditional weaponry of the Turkana warriors consisted of a long-shafted spear with a narrow blade, a small rectangular shield made of giraffe or buffalo hide

The Turkana spear-fish in the shallow waters of Lake Turkana. The wooden shaft has a detachable metal tip with a sharp barb, which is secured to the end of a long piece of rope

An Ethiopian man wears a headdress made from the skin of a gelada, a unique baboon-like primate that lives at high altitudes in northern Ethiopia

The contrasting leather aprons or skirts of two Nyag atom girls. The skirt on the left is richly decorated with metal and copper beads; the one on the right is embellished with thousands of small

Warriors of the nomadic Afar tribe wear their hair long and carry large curved daggers, known as jile, strapped to their waists

Two Mursi men with singular hairstyles play a game of bau as a young boy watches them. Most men possess rifles to protect their families from hostile neighbours

A Mursi man smears his body with a mixture of local chalk and water and then draws designs with his fingertips to enhance his physical appearance.The Mursi speak a Nilotic language

A Mursi woman wearing a large clay lip plate. Shortly before marriage, a girls lower lip will be pierced and progressively stretched over a year or so

Livestock, Ruanda-Urundi, Belgian Congo, africa 1920 1930

African Native People, lithograph, published in 1897
African Native People: 1 - 2) Mpongwe people from Gabun; 3) Arab from Morocco; 4) Arab from the southern Tunisia; 5) Fellah; 6 - 7) Copts; 8) Koto from Niger; 9) Fang people; 10) Berber (Dachelaner)

Illustration of granite stela, Axum, Ethiopia, AD600-700

Hadza youth sings to the accompaniment of his two-stringed musical instrument
Sitting on a Greater Kudu skin, a Hadza youth wearing a baboon skin cape sings to the accompaniment of his two-stringed musical instrument.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

Msai warriors draw water for livestock from a well
Msai draw water for livestock from a well

A young Msai herdsboy controls his familys cattle at the Sanjan River to prevent too many animals watering at the same time

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of African Culture" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world as you wander through Aswan Souq, where various African masks are proudly displayed for sale. These intricate works of art offer a glimpse into the diverse traditions and beliefs that have shaped this ancient land. Escape to Neekreen near Buchanan, Liberia, and be captivated by the beauty of its pristine beach. Here, nature's splendor meets West Africa's enchanting coastline, inviting you to soak up the sun while embracing the rhythms of this captivating region. Trace history's footsteps with a lithograph city map of Alexandria from 1897. This fascinating artifact transports us back in time, reminding us of Egypt's rich heritage and its pivotal role as a cultural crossroads between Africa and beyond. Witness an awe-inspiring fresco at Keur Moussa Abbey Church in Senegal. Painted by Dom Georges Saget in 1963, it depicts the Presentation of Baby Jesus at the Temple—a testament to both African artistic talent and religious devotion. Engage in traditional pastimes like Kalah (Kalahari) or Mancala with locals in Moroni. This strategic game is deeply rooted in African heritage and offers a chance to connect with communities who cherish their customs passed down through generations. Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure across Masai Mara Game Reserve's golden plains against a backdrop of endless blue skies adorned with fluffy clouds. The vastness of this African savanna will leave you humbled by nature's grandeur. Marvel at digital illustrations showcasing Marabou Storks—majestic birds known for their pink gular sacks—intricately designed by talented artists who celebrate Africa’s unique wildlife diversity. Visit Nairobi National Park’s David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and witness heartwarming scenes as juvenile elephants roam freely under Kenya’s protective care. This sanctuary serves as a symbol not only of African conservation efforts but also the deep bond between humans and wildlife.