Bushmen Collection (#2)

African Races (colour litho)
5233436 African Races (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African Races.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Bushmen of Cape Colony (engraving)
3655659 Bushmen of Cape Colony (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bushmen of Cape Colony)

With the Queensland Imperial Bushmen at Rhenoster Kop Nov 29 1900
3037658 With the Queensland Imperial Bushmen at Rhenoster Kop Nov 29 1900, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Dadd

Bushmen attacking enemies with spears and arrows (litho)
KDC384259 Bushmen attacking enemies with spears and arrows (litho) by Lefman, (fl.1871); Private Collection; (add.info.: copied from caves near Hermon; illustration from The Picture Magazine ;)

Bushman family
LLM456149 Bushman family by North American, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bushman family. Illustration from With the Worlds People by John Clark Ridpath (Clark E Ridpath)

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Namibia, Twfelfontein bushmen carvings are one of the most important archeological sites in Southern Africa. The site has an extensive collection of pre-historic rock engravings, or pectoglifs

Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders on Boer Guns near Klerksdorp, March 24, 1901
Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders on the Boer Guns During the Attack on Babingtons Convoy near Klerksdorp, March 24, 1901, 1902

Colonial Troops in South Africa, 1899-1901: Australian Bushmen on the March, (1901). About 20, 000 Australians served and about 1, 000 were killed in the Second Boer War (October 1899-May 1902)

Quthing, Lesotho - Doll and Artwork of the San Bushmen
Southern Africa - Artwork of the San Bushmen - Quthing District in Lesotho (Basutoland). Hunters chase and throw spears toward an Eland and an Elephant

Quthing, Lesotho - Artwork of the San Bushmen
Southern Africa - Artwork of the San Bushmen - Quthing District in Lesotho (Basutoland). Four hunters chasing an Eland. Date: circa 1909

San Bushmen rock painting, Lesotho, Southern Africa
A stunning rock painting at Thaba Bosiu (now in Lesotho) drawn by San Bushmen, depicting archers on a hunt (and an inset view if the location scenery). Date: circa 1910s

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

The heavily wrinkled skin of a very old N!!S hunter-gatherer The N!!S are a part of the San people, often referred to as Bushmen

Tribal Dancer - Bushmen Girl ready to dance in Manghetti dunes. Namibia - Africa

Two N!!S hunter-gatherers make a bark carrier for an ostrich egg, which will be used as a water container. The N!!S are a part of the San people, often referred to as Bushmen

Australian Bushmen On The March During The Second Boer War. From South Africa And The Transvaal War, By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

A band of !Kung hunter-gatherers makes a stealthy approach towards an antelope, their bows & arrows at the ready. The !Kung are a part of the San of Southern Africa who are often referred to as

!Kung women sing and clap their hands to the rhythm of their menfolk. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen

An old !Kung man. 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

A !Kung hunter-gatherer stands ready to accompany his friends on a hunt. His bow and arrows are kept in a soft leather pouch slung over his shoulder

Tribal Dancer - Bushmen Girl dancing in Manghetti dunes. Namibia - Africa

Picture No. 10761803
Namibia - Kung Bushman at the Intu Afrika Kalahari Game Reserve Date:

Picture No. 10760654
Namibia - A group of Kung Bushmen / San in the Kalahari Desert. In the rainy season with green vegetation. Date:

Picture No. 10760655
Namibia - Kung Bushmen / San in the Kalahari Desert follow an animal track. Date:

Picture No. 10760650
Namibia - A group of young Kung Bushmen / San at a hut in the Kalahari Desert. Date:

Ethnic groups of Africa, 1880s C017 / 6928
Ethnic groups of Africa, 19th-century artwork. The groups are: 1. Ashanti; 2. Loango woman; 3. Cameroon; 4. Baluba; 5. Somali; 6. Abyssinian woman; 7. Howa; 8. Herero women; 9. Ovambo; 10. Akka; 11

San bushmen rain dance, artwork
San bushmen rain dance. Artwork of rock art showing San bushmen in southern Africa performing a rain dance with a hippopotamus

Hottentot Man and Woman, South Africa
Hottentot Man and Woman from Southern Africa, north of the Cape of Good Hope. Nowadays, these people are named the Khoikhoi (or Khoi), a historical division of the Khoisan ethnic group

Bushmen, Kalahari, Botswana, Africa

!Kung hunter-gatherers pause to check a distant wild animal in the early morning. The !Kung are a part of the San of Southern Africa who are often referred to as Bushmen

Overview of Bushman petroglyphs near caves formations at Twyfelfontein (doubtful fountain) c3000BC Overview of Bushman petroglyphs near caves formations at Twyfelfontein (doubtful fountain) c3000BC

Bushman Rhino Petroglyph near caves formations at Twyfelfontein (doubtful fountain) c3000BC Bushman Rhino Petroglyph near caves formations at Twyfelfontein (doubtful fountain) c3000BC

A woman from the N!!S hunter-gatherer band enjoys a smoke. The N!!S are a part of the San people, often referred to as Bushmen

A N!!S hunter-gatherer. The N!!S are a part of the San people, often referred to as Bushmen. They differ in appearance from the rest of black Africa having yellowish skin and being lightly boned

A N!!S hunter-gatherer lights his pipe to relax having collected several baobab fruits, which he will use as food. The pith surrounding the seeds can be made into an appetising drink.; The N!

Msai Tribesman - drinking Goats blood during a tribal ceremony before starting to dance. Lake Natron - Tanzania - Africa

Africa, Namibia, Caprivi Strip. Tribal drums lean on grass hut in Mbukushu Tribe village. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Africa, Namibia, Bushmanland, Nhoma. Kettle heats on an open fire in the Bushman village. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Map of San Francisco
Antique illustration of a Map of San Francisco

Saint Peters Basilica interior, Rome, Italy

Santo Stefano Rotondo Basilica, Rome

San Francisco, California, USA
Antique illustration of a San Francisco, California, USA

San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome
Illustration of a San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome

The Basilica of St. Stephen in the Round on the Celian Hill
Illustration of The Basilica of St. Stephen in the Round on the Celian Hill

Digital illustration of the people of Tuareg, Ashanti, Masai, Pygmy and Bushmen tribes of Africa

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The bushmen, also known as the San people, are a fascinating African tribe with a rich cultural heritage. Their presence can be traced back thousands of years through various rock paintings found across Southern Africa. One such famous painting is the White Lady rock painting in Maack's Cave, which showcases their artistic prowess and storytelling abilities. In Lesotho, another captivating rock painting by the San Bushmen depicts scenes from their daily lives and hunting expeditions. This particular picture (No. 10872025) offers a glimpse into their unique way of existence and their deep connection to nature. Interestingly, even in far-off lands like Canada, there was once a demand for bushmen and sawmill hands to join the 238th Canadian Forest Battalion during World War I. This highlights the versatility and skills possessed by these resourceful people. The Drakensberg Royal Natal National Park in South Africa boasts stunning rock paintings created by the San bushmen. These intricate artworks provide insights into their spiritual beliefs and rituals that have been passed down through generations. Traditionally hunter-gatherers, the San people have honed exceptional hunting skills over time. Springbok Hunting remains an important aspect of their culture till today - showcasing both survival techniques and reverence for wildlife. Dancing holds immense significance within bushmen culture too; it serves as a form of expression and celebration. Whether it's a tribal dancer or young girls ready to perform in Manghetti dunes, these images capture moments filled with rhythm, joy, and unity among community members. Lastly, we must not forget about the remarkable women who play vital roles within this society – like Hottentot Bush woman from South Africa pictured here – contributing to its resilience throughout history.