African Collection (page 2)

Domestic Goat, flock, browsing in Argan (Argania spinosa) tree, near Essaouira, Morocco, february

Kingfisher in flight
Common kingfisher. High-speed photograph of a common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, flying towards its nest with a fish in its bill

Sahelanthropus tchadensis skull. Artwork of a reconstruction of the Toumai skull, one of only a small number of fossils of the hominin Sahelanthropus tchadensis

Namaqua chameleon catching prey
Namaqua chameleon (Chamaeleo namaquensis) catching prey with its unfurled tongue. This tongue extends out extremely rapidly in just a few fractions of a second

African Elephant, (Loxodonta africana), drinking herd, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Sun setting on the Masai Mara

Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) adult male, charging, Etosha N. P. Namibia
Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) adult male, charging, Etosha N.P. Namibia

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, foraging for food in flowering desert, Kgalagadi N. P. Kalahari, South Africa
Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, foraging for food in flowering desert, Kgalagadi N.P. Kalahari, South Africa

Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) Snowflake, adult male, albino, close-up of head and chest, Parc Zoologic de Barcelona

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta). Meerkats, also known as suricates, are active mongooses that live in colonies in underground burrows

Nature, Fauna
Rough Scaled Tree Viper (Hairy Viper), Atheris hispidis, Native to Uganda & Western Kenya

Africa, South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria, local lawn bowling club, equipment bag

African Elephants (Loxodonta africana) drinking at the Chobe River in Botswana, Africa

Procavia capensis (Rock hyrax or dassie), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Procavia capensis (Rock hyrax or dassie), 1777-1786

Southern Ground-Hornbill
Monique van Staden

Red pincushion protea (Leucospermum cordifolium), Cape flora, Cape Floral Kingdom, South Africa

EGYPTIAN TOMB PAINTING. Tomb of Anhurkhawi. Fresco of dead man standing before phoenix of Heliopolis. Ramessid period

Sudosukai beautification
Trevor Cole

Boy-Mundari
Svetlin Yosifov

Mundari cattle camp-Child
Svetlin Yosifov

A Zulu warrior, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Africa, Zaire, Virungas National Park, Virungas Mountains
Zaire, Virungas National Park, Virungas Mountains. Wild mountain gorilla family in cloud forest habitat. Credit as: Dave Welling / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Standing African woman in traditional Somalian clothing pounding grain in a clay pot using a stick, front view

Rock painting of the San, Bushmen, Ladybrand, Free State, South Africa, Africa

Black-footed Cat, (Felis nigripes), SW Africa

STANLEY & LIVINGSTONE 1871. The meeting of Henry Morton Stanley and David Livingstone at Ujiji, Lake Tanganyika, 10 November 1871. Wood engraving, American, 1872, after Godefroy Durand

Model of Lucy, a young female Australopithecus afarensis hominid. The model was created from a cast of Lucys bones, and exhibited at the Kenya National Museum, Nairobi, Kenya

CAVE ART. Prehistoric rock painting, probably depicting a horned goddess. From Aounrhet, Tassili, Algeria

Cecil Rhodes in South Africa, 1900
Cecil John Rhodes, British colonial administrator, on his verandah near Cape Town, South Africa, c. 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

South Africa, Cape Town, Simons Town, Boulders Beach. African penguin colony (Spheniscus demersus)

On the Alert - Lioness and Cubs, c1878-1910, (1912). Artist: John MacAllan Swan
On the Alert - Lioness and Cubs, c1878-1910, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Africa. Tanzania. Fischers lovebird (Agapornis fischeri) in Serengerti NP
Africa. Tanzania. Fischers lovebird (Agapornis fischeri) in Serengeti National Park

Africa. Tanzania. Leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) in Serengeti NP
Africa. Tanzania. Leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis), Serengeti National Park

Hamer Woman, Omo Valley, Ethiopia
Portrait of Hamer woman, Dimeka, Omo Valley

View of Bridge across the Zambezi River from the Boiling Pot. Victoria Falls. Livingstone. Zambia

The path and bridge to The Knife Edge. Victoria Falls. Zambia

King Protea (Protea cynaroides), national flower of South Africa, Cape Floristic Region, South Africa, Africa

Um el Ma Oasis, date palms and sand dunes, Libyan Desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Ewaso Ng iro River in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

Anse Takamaka and Anse Intendance, Southern Mahe, Mahe, Seychelles, Africa, Indian Ocean

Lolgorian, Kenya. Siria Msai Manyatta; mass of women with sticks prepared ready to build the magic house

Queen Nefertari playing chess: fresco from the tomb of Nefertari, Thebes, 13th century B. C
ANCIENT EGYPT: CHESS. Queen Nefertari playing chess: fresco from the tomb of Nefertari, Thebes, 13th century B.C

Africa, South Africa, Simons Town, Boulders Beach. African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach near Simons Town on False Bay

MAP OF AFRICA, 1630. Willem Blaeus ornamental map of Africa Newly Described

MANSA MUSA (1312-1337). King of Mali. Mansa Musa seated on his throne. Facing him is a Tuareg on his camel. Detail from the Catalan Atlas of 1375

Shanty town, Nigeria
Shanty town. Photographed on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, Nigeria

Richat Structure, satellite image. North is at top. Desert sands are pale yellow/white (top left and lower right), while less sandy, rocky areas are green, and volcanic rocks are blue

EGYPT: GODDESS BASTET. The Gayer-Anderson cat, representing the Egyptian goddess Bastet. Bronze, after 30 B. C
EGYPT: GODDESS BASTET. The Gayer-Anderson cat, representing the Egyptian goddess Bastet. Bronze, after 30 B.C

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"A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of Africa: From Ancient Art to Modern Marvels" Step back in time with Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154, where Africa takes center stage as a land of mystery and wonder. Explore Egypt's Coptic art, marveling at the intricate painting on wood depicting Christ and Abbot Mena, dating back to the 7th century A. D. Witness the incredible power of continental drift over 250 million years, shaping Africa's diverse landscapes and creating its breathtaking natural wonders. Journey through history with the British Empire world map from the 19th century, showcasing Africa's pivotal role in global affairs. Delve into ancient Palestine as you study a map detailing the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. Admire a stunning Moroccan wall feature from the 19th century that reflects Africa's rich cultural heritage. Discover Ottoman influence through Orteliuss' map from 1570, highlighting their vast empire that stretched across continents. Immerse yourself in African-American culture by celebrating Scott Joplin, an iconic pianist and composer who revolutionized music during his time. Encounter Lycaon pictus, a majestic canid found exclusively in African savannas and lightly wooded areas - a symbol of resilience amidst changing landscapes. Unearth Laetoli fossil footprints that provide evidence of our human ancestors walking on African soil millions of years ago. Finally, explore Oronce Fines' world map from 1531 which showcases Africa as an integral part of global exploration during this era. And lastly but not leastly delve into South Africa’s history with Cape Colony being depicted on an intriguing historical map. Africa is more than just a continent; it is an extraordinary tapestry woven together by centuries-old cultures, geological transformations, artistic masterpieces, musical legacies, and remarkable biodiversity. Let us celebrate this vibrant land that continues to captivate our hearts and minds.