Ethiopian Collection (#10)

Ethiopian Musicians
Five Ethiopian Musicians - a popular beat combo of the region (possibly called Oasis !)

Ethiopia - Emperor Meneliks Bodyguard - seemingly at an International Exhibition (!)

Ethiopia Adwa
The former capital of Abyssinia, it will be the scene of a decisive defeat of the Italians on 1 March 1896, establishing Ethiopian independence

Sunday Mass is celebrated at the rock-hewn church of Bet Giyorgis (St. George), in Lalibela, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ethiopia, Africa

Nuer women carrying sorghum, Gambella region, Ilubador state, Ethiopia, Africa

Wall painting in interior, Christian church of Narga Selassie, island of Dek, Lake Tana, Gondar region, Ethiopia, Africa

Portrait of a man holding a treasure from the Narga Selassie Christian church, island of Dek, Lake Tana, Gondar region, Ethiopia, Africa

Abi Yohani monastery, Tambien region, Tigre province, Ethiopia, Africa

Terraced fields near Ambikwa village, Simien Mountains National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ethiopia, Africa

Dramatic mountain scenery from the area around Geech, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Simien Mountains National Park, The Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Africa

Accusations of Looting
Italians accuse the Ethiopian troops of pillaging and looting from the populace

Ethiopia / Defeat at Adwa
After the defeat at Adwa, an Ethiopian general surrenders to the Italians

View of Mekele (Mekelle), Ethiopia
A view of Mekele (Mekelle), Tigray, northern Ethiopia

A young Dassanech boy silhouetted against the evening sky at his settlement alongside the Omo River. Much the largest of the tribes in the Omo Valley numbering around 50, 000

Ethiopia, Painted houses of the Alaba peoples near Kulito

Ethiopia, Lower Omo valley, Key Afir, close up of Tsemay womans traditional goatskin dress ETHIOPIA, Lower Omo valley, Key Afir, weekly market

Ethiopia, Lalibela, Pilgrim at the church of Bet Giyorgis (St. George s) ETHIOPIA, Lalibela, Pilgrim at the Rock-hewn monolithic church of Bet Giyorgis (St)

Ethiopia, Lalibela, Chapel of Bet Danaghel in the courtyard of Bet Maryam (St. Mary s) ETHIOPIA, Lalibela, Chapel of Bet Danaghel in the courtyard of Bet Maryam (St)

Ethiopia, Harar, Street in the old city, Goldsmith shop

Ethiopia, Aksum, Northern Stelae Park, The Great Stelae ETHIOPIA, Aksum, Northern Stelae Park, The Great Stelae believed to be the largest single block of stone that humans have tried to erect

Karo Tribesman, Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia Karo Tribesman, Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia, Africa. The peoples of the Lower Omo Valley are considered to be among the most facinating on the African

Karo Tribesman wearing a belt of bullets, Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia Karo Tribesman standing in front of the Omo river wearing bullet belt(detail), Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia, Africa

Karo Tribesman, body paint (detail), Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia Karo Tribesman, body paint (detail), Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia, Africa

Colourful beads worn by a woman of the Galeb tribe, Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia Colourful beads worn by a woman of the Galeb tribe, Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia, Africa

Hamer Tribesman, Hamer Tribe, Lower Omo Valley, Turmi, Southern Ethiopia, Hamer Tribesman - detail - Hamer Tribe, Lower Omo Valley, Turmi, Southern Ethiopia

Woman and baby in a village near the Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia

Tississat Falls, Blue Nile, Ethiopia. The Blue Nile is largely responsible for the annual Nile floods in June to September

Battle Before Magdala, c1880. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Return of the Abyssinian Captives, c1880. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

The Burning of Magdala, c1880. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Magdala, and the Valley of the Bashilo, c1880. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Punishment of Abyssinian Captives, c1880. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Sir Robert Napier, c1880. Robert Cornelius Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala (1810-1890), Indian Army officer. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868)

A typical Ethopian from the Nile Valley, near its junction with the Atbara, 1912. Artist: G Pluschow
A typical Ethopian from the Nile Valley, near its junction with the Atbara, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

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

English Army on the March in Abyssinia, c1880. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Abyssinia Invaded, 1935, (1938). Benito Mussolinis Fascist regime invaded Abyssinia to avenge the military defeats Italy had suffered in Ethiopia in the First Italo-Abyssinian war

Ras Tafari, Prince Regent of Ethiopia (Emperor Haile Selassie) with the Duke of York, 1924
Ras Tafari, Prince Regent of Ethiopia (Emperor Haile Selassie) with the Duke of York (later King George VI) on a visit to London, 1924. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses

Bedjironde Tecle Hawariate, Ethiopian statesman, 1935. Artist: Edmond Xavier Kapp
Bedjironde Tecle Hawariate, Ethiopian statesman, 1935. Tecle Hawariate was an Ethiopian delegate to the 16th and 19th Assemblies of the League of Nations

The suicide of Theodore, Magdala, Ethiopia, 1868 (late 19th century). Tewedros (Theodore) II, Emperor of Ethiopia, taking his own life after his army was defeated by the British under General Robert

Church at Magdala, with Theodores grave, Ethiopia, c1868 (late 19th century). Magdala was the site of a battle in 1868, fought between the British under General Robert Napier

King Theodores House at Magdala, Ethiopia, c1868 (late 19th century). Magdala was the site of a battle in 1868, fought between the British under General Robert Napier

A woman of the Beja Nile or Baggara people, Ethiopia, Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

A woman from Harar in festival attire, Ethiopia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

A chieftan prince of Abyssinia (Ethiopia), Africa, 1936. Artist: Daily Herald
A chieftan prince of Abyssinia (Ethiopia), Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

An entertainment at Kings College Hospital, 1885. Artist: Charles Joseph Staniland
An entertainment at Kings College Hospital, 1885. Illustration from the The Graphic, (23 May 1885)

Visit of Ras Makonnen to Les Invalides in Paris, 1902. Ras Makonnen (1852-1906) was a general and the governor of Harar province in Ethiopia, and the father of Tafari Makonnen

Caricature of Francesco Crispi, Italian politician, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
Caricature of Francesco Crispi, Italian politician, 1896. Satirical cartoon on the defeat of the invading Italian army at the siege of Mek ele, Ethiopia

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Ethiopian history is rich and diverse, spanning centuries of cultural heritage and significant figures. One such prominent figure is Haile Selassie, who ascended to the throne in 1930 as Emperor of Ethiopia. During his reign, he faced challenges like the Italian invasion in 1936 but managed to regain control over his country soon after. The historical significance of Ethiopia can be seen through its ancient art and architecture. For instance, the early 12th-century frescoes in Bet Maryam at St. Mary's Church in Lalibela showcase the artistic prowess craftsmen from that era. Another remarkable piece is a famous painting on the ceiling depicting winged heads of eighty Ethiopian cherubs. Ethiopia's religious influence extends beyond its borders as well. At the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem, Israel, you can find Ethiopian Coptic icons that reflect their unique spiritual traditions and beliefs. These icons serve as a testament to Ethiopia's deep-rooted Orthodox Christian faith. Emperor Haile Selassie I also enjoyed leisure time during his reign, including seaside holidays at Eastbourne. This glimpse into his personal life reveals a different side to this influential leader who dedicated himself to serving his people. Ethiopia's history isn't limited to emperors; it includes other notable individuals too. Menelik II was another revered emperor whose leadership brought modernization and progress to Ethiopia during challenging times. Beyond political figures, there are indigenous tribes like the Mursi tribe known for their distinctive customs and body modifications which have fascinated anthropologists for years. Even after World War II ended, Haile Selassie continued playing an essential role on both national and international stages—his contributions shaping not only Ethiopian history but also global affairs during that period. Finally, we cannot overlook the presence of Orthodox Christianity within Ethiopia—a religion deeply ingrained within its society for centuries.