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Africans Collection

Exploring the rich heritage of Africans, we embark on a captivating journey through time and art

Background imageAfricans Collection: LIBYA. TRIPOLI. Leptis Magna. Forum of Septimius

LIBYA. TRIPOLI. Leptis Magna. Forum of Septimius Severus. Forum built after the rise to the empire of Lucius Septimius Severus in 193. Sculptural detail with Gorgons head. Roman art. Early Empire

Background imageAfricans Collection: Sudosukai beautification

Sudosukai beautification
Trevor Cole

Background imageAfricans Collection: Boy-Mundari

Boy-Mundari
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfricans Collection: Mundari cattle camp-Child

Mundari cattle camp-Child
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfricans Collection: Stela of the royal scribe Ani. Egyptian art. New

Stela of the royal scribe Ani. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Relief. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Egyptian Museum

Background imageAfricans Collection: Tomb of Tutankhamun Egyptian painting

Tomb of Tutankhamun Egyptian painting
Tomb of Tutankhamun. s.XIV BC. EGYPT. Dayr al-Bahri. Valley of the Kings. Tomb of Tutankhamun. Tutankhamun and his wife Ankhesenpaaten. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Painting

Background imageAfricans Collection: Statue of Djoser. Egyptian art

Statue of Djoser. Egyptian art
Seated statue of King Djoser. 2611 BC. Detail. Egyptian art. Old Kingdom. Sculpture on rock. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Egyptian Museum. Proc: EGYPT. CAIRO. Saqqara

Background imageAfricans Collection: Map of the kingdoms of Granada and Murcia (Granata

Map of the kingdoms of Granada and Murcia (Granata et Murcia regna) by W. Blaeu. Decorated with the Arms of both States, the figure of a surveyor and a naval combat. Published in Amsterdam, 1635

Background imageAfricans Collection: Tomb of Horemheb. Hathor. Fresco

Tomb of Horemheb. Hathor. Fresco
EGYPT. Dayr al-Bahri. Valley of the Kings. Tomb of Horemheb. Goddess Hathor. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Fresco

Background imageAfricans Collection: Child of Mundari tribe

Child of Mundari tribe
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfricans Collection: MOROCCO. Rabat. The Gate of Ambassadors leading

MOROCCO. Rabat. The Gate of Ambassadors leading to the premises of Royal Palace

Background imageAfricans Collection: CONGO, Democratic Republic of the. Goma. Democratic

CONGO, Democratic Republic of the. Goma. Democratic Republic of the Congo (2008). Kivu Conflict. Nyiragongo volcano, that erupted the last time on 17th January 2008 destroying the city of Goma

Background imageAfricans Collection: Air Mail to Africa Poster

Air Mail to Africa Poster
Poster, Air Mail to Africa, showing two Africans looking up at airliner G-ABPI. 20th century

Background imageAfricans Collection: The Strangers Home, Limehouse, London, 1857

The Strangers Home, Limehouse, London, 1857
Engraving showing the exterior of the Strangers Home for Asiatics, Africans and South Sea Islanders in West India Dock Road, Limehouse, 1857

Background imageAfricans Collection: Giza. Great Sphinx and. Great Pyramid of Giza

Giza. Great Sphinx and. Great Pyramid of Giza
The Giza Sphinx. 26th-25th c. BC. EGYPT. GIZA. Giza. Egyptian art. Old Kingdom. Sculpture

Background imageAfricans Collection: LIBYA. Tadrart Acacus. Representation of giraffes

LIBYA. Tadrart Acacus. Representation of giraffes (12.000-8000 BC). Neolithic art. Cave

Background imageAfricans Collection: Great Temple of Rameses II. EGYPT. ASWAN. Abu

Great Temple of Rameses II. EGYPT. ASWAN. Abu Simbel. Great Temple of Rameses II. Main entrance to the Great Temple. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Architecture

Background imageAfricans Collection: South Africans

South Africans
(L) Natives of Senegambia : (centre) Zulu in visiting dress, Zulu dancing girl, Zulu warrior in dancing costume : (R) Bechuana woman

Background imageAfricans Collection: Stanleys Canoe Made

Stanleys Canoe Made
Natives of Central Africa make a new canoe for H.M.Stanleys Zaire expedition, carving it out of a tree

Background imageAfricans Collection: Dassenech adornment

Dassenech adornment
Trevor Cole

Background imageAfricans Collection: Dassenech man

Dassenech man
Trevor Cole

Background imageAfricans Collection: Sisters

Sisters
Adetoro Debas

Background imageAfricans Collection: Nambia Thoughts

Nambia Thoughts
Fadil Roze

Background imageAfricans Collection: Surma woman-III

Surma woman-III
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Background imageAfricans Collection: Cattle on their way to Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

Cattle on their way to Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Cattle on their way to Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. 'Madagascar...does a considerable trade in live beef...It exports 30,000 head of cattle in a year...The ox is there commonly represented by

Background imageAfricans Collection: Embarking cattle at the port of Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

Embarking cattle at the port of Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Embarking cattle at the port of Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Lieutenant S. P. Oliver showing '...the mode of putting cattle on shipboard in a port of Madagascar

Background imageAfricans Collection: Your eyes can do everything - Ghana

Your eyes can do everything - Ghana
Sergio Pandolfini

Background imageAfricans Collection: Boy from Mursi tribe SIYP,Southern Ethiopia

Boy from Mursi tribe SIYP,Southern Ethiopia
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfricans Collection: Arbore tribe girl

Arbore tribe girl
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfricans Collection: Dinka man

Dinka man
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfricans Collection: Mundari's male cow

Mundari's male cow
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfricans Collection: MUNDARI-SOUTH SUDAN Boy and his fire

MUNDARI-SOUTH SUDAN Boy and his fire
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfricans Collection: Mundari brothers, SOUTH SUDAN 2021

Mundari brothers, SOUTH SUDAN 2021
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfricans Collection: At a religious ceremony in Ethiopia.

At a religious ceremony in Ethiopia.
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Background imageAfricans Collection: Collecting dung in a mundari cattle camp.

Collecting dung in a mundari cattle camp.
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Background imageAfricans Collection: Ethiopian girl praying at a religious ceremony.

Ethiopian girl praying at a religious ceremony.
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Background imageAfricans Collection: Borana boy

Borana boy
Giuseppe DAmico

Background imageAfricans Collection: Konso lady

Konso lady
Trevor Cole

Background imageAfricans Collection: fulani girl at Niergui refugee camp, Tchad

fulani girl at Niergui refugee camp, Tchad
Elena Molina

Background imageAfricans Collection: Mundari massage

Mundari massage
Trevor Cole

Background imageAfricans Collection: Young Himba girl

Young Himba girl
Trevor Cole

Background imageAfricans Collection: Three Icons of Africa

Three Icons of Africa
Clint Ralph

Background imageAfricans Collection: Mundari's cow morning

Mundari's cow morning
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfricans Collection: Mundari Night

Mundari Night
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfricans Collection: Young Hamar

Young Hamar
Trevor Cole

Background imageAfricans Collection: Mundari portait

Mundari portait
Trevor Cole

Background imageAfricans Collection: Tethering the bull

Tethering the bull
Trevor Cole

Background imageAfricans Collection: Djapto dancer

Djapto dancer
Trevor Cole




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Exploring the rich heritage of Africans, we embark on a captivating journey through time and art. From the ancient wonders of Libya's Leptis Magna in Tripoli to the awe-inspiring Tomb of Tutankhamun, African history unfolds before our eyes. Intricate Egyptian paintings grace the walls, telling stories that have withstood centuries. The Inlay of Akhenaten or Nefertiti showcases their artistic brilliance during the Armana period. Crafted from glass, it radiates beauty even today. Venturing beyond Egypt's borders, we encounter diverse cultures and traditions. A glimpse into Mundari life reveals a young boy immersed in his tribe's customs - a testament to their resilience and identity. Egyptian art continues to captivate us as we marvel at the Stela of royal scribe Ani and admire the majestic Statue of Djoser. These masterpieces offer glimpses into an era long gone but forever cherished. Moving further westward, we discover Granada and Murcia kingdoms depicted on an ancient map. Their historical significance echoes through time, reminding us of Africa's vast influence across continents. The vibrant frescoes adorning Hathor within Horemheb's tomb transport us back to ancient times where colors breathed life onto stone walls. Meanwhile, an old street in Cairo invites us to immerse ourselves in its bustling atmosphere captured by a vivid lithograph. As we tread along Via Dolorosa (the Way of Sorrows), our footsteps echo with empathy for those who walked this path before us. We pause at Pontius Pilate's house - witness to momentous events that shaped history itself - contemplating its significance amidst Jerusalem’s storied streets. Celebrating diversity is essential when exploring African heritage; thus, we embrace all facets including black women portrayed beautifully on canvas by talented artists like BLACK WOMAN (1875-1876). Their strength and resilience shine through each brushstroke.