Bushmen Collection (#3)

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

Roebuck Bay
Aerial image of roebuck bay at low tide showing the tidal flats

Wall and door in colonial San Miguel de Allende
Street view of wall and door in colonial San Miguel de Allende, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. 16th century old buildings & streets are preserved

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Dr. Emil Holubs South African Exhibition in the Rotunda Buildings, Vienna, Models of Bushmen at Work

Swaziland, Bushmen or Cave Dwellers, Engraving 1890

Bushman rock carving of a Gemsbok or Gemsbuck (Oryx gazella), Mik Mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Bushman rock carvings, Mik Mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Italy, Piemont, Sacra di San Michele, Monte Pirchiriano
The Sacra di San Michele, sometimes known as Saint Michaels Abbey, is a religious complex on Mount Pirchiriano, situated on the south side of the Val di Susa, in the north of Italy

Namibia - Rock Painting by San Bushmen of an Elephant
Philipps Cave, Ameib, Namibia, West Africa - Ancient prehistoric Rock Painting by San Bushmen of an Elephant Date: circa 1910s

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Aruba, Renaissance Island, Coconut tree

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Maasai Tribesman - drinking Goats blood during a tribal ceremony before starting to dance Date:

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Bushman - digging up plant to extract drink from root Date:

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Bushman - with bow and arrow and hunting gear Date:

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Photographers with Tribesman Date:

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Bushmen - presenting tourist demonstration - Camelthorn Trees (Acacia erioloba) in background Date:

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Quiver Tree - formerly the hollowed out branches of these trees were used as quivers by the Bushmen (Aloe dichotoma) Date:

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Himba man smoking a pipe - the head scarf indicates the married man Date:

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Himba man playing a stringed instrument - the head scarf indicates the married man - Kaokoveld - Namibia Date:

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Namibia - Kung Bushman / San women with children at a fireplace at a cool winter morning in the Kalahari Desert. Date:

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Namibia - Kung Bushman / San in the Kalahari Desert. Date:

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Namibia - Kung Bushman / San in the Kalahari Desert. In the rainy season with green vegetation. Date:

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Namibia - Kung Bushman / San prepares a snare for catching an ostrich. Date:

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Namibia - School for Kung Bushmen / San children in the Kalahari Desert. Date:

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Namibia - 2 Kung Bushmen / San in the Kalahari Desert with its camelthorn trees (Acacia erioloba). Date:

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Namibia - 2 Kung Bushmen / San in the Kalahari Desert with its camelthorn trees (Acacia erioloba). In the rainy season. Date:

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Namibia - A Kung Bushman / San woman drills holes into small pieces of the shell of ostrich eggs, which then are put together to a necklace. Date:

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Namibia - Kung Bushman / San in the Kalahari Desert. Date:

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Namibia - During a meeting between some lodge visitors and a group of Kung Bushmen / San - some of which are dressed in the traditional way for this occasion - a guide explains

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Namibia - Posing Kung Bushmen / San in the Kalahari Desert. Date:

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Bushman paintings in the Cederberg Mountains, Cape, South Africa Date:

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Namibia - bushmen hunting Date:

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Namibia - tourists with bushmen Date:

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Bushman - lighting a fire by traditional method Date:

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Bushman - two bushman with newly lit fire Date:

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Bushman - scraping root of plant to extract moisture Date:

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Bushman - squeezing flesh of plant and drinking extracted moisture Date:

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Bushmen Cooking fish over fire Date:

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Tribal Dancer - Bushmen Girl ready to dance in Manghetti dunes Date:

Bushmans Carnival
26th January 1937: A rider jumps clear of his bucking mount as another looks on from his horse, during the rodeo at the Bushmans Carnival at Warwick, Queensland, Australia

Swaziland, Bushmen or Cave Dwellers, Engraving 1890

Namibia, Damaraland Wilderness Area, Twyfelfontein, Brandberg Mountains, Stone Age rock engravings
Namibia - Damaraland Wilderness Area - Twyfelfontein (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2007), Brandberg Mountains. Stone Age rock engravings

Bushmen in Botswana
A Bushman child of Botswana being measured for height by an anthropologist: Tsare village, Kalhari. Photo by Dr A J Clement, 1957 Botswana

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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.