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Mozambique Collection (#3)

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Background imageMozambique Collection: Railway tramcar or riding trolley, Mozambique

Railway tramcar or riding trolley, Mozambique
Railway tramcar or riding trolley on a banana plantation in Mozambique. 19th century

Background imageMozambique Collection: Map of Southern Africa, published in Strasbourg in 1522 (coloured engraving)

Map of Southern Africa, published in Strasbourg in 1522 (coloured engraving)
CHT169410 Map of Southern Africa, published in Strasbourg in 1522 (coloured engraving) by Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus of Alexandria)(c.90-168)(after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageMozambique Collection: Palace of the governor of Mozambique at Mossuril

Palace of the governor of Mozambique at Mossuril
Palace of the Portuguese governor of Mozambique at Mossuril, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Background imageMozambique Collection: Palace of the governor of Mozambique

Palace of the governor of Mozambique
Palace of the Portuguese governor of Mozambique, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Background imageMozambique Collection: Battle costume of the natives of Dalagoa Bay

Battle costume of the natives of Dalagoa Bay (Maputo Bay), Mozambique. They wear reed helmets decorated with beads, cane armour at the neck, wrist and waist, and carry short spears and axes

Background imageMozambique Collection: Costumes of the natives of Dalagoa Bay, Mozambique

Costumes of the natives of Dalagoa Bay, Mozambique
Costumes of the tattooed natives of Dalagoa Bay (Maputo Bay), Mozambique, in front of a village of circular huts. Man smoking tobacco with a curious hookah pipe made of bamboo and cow horn

Background imageMozambique Collection: The Portuguese in East Africa, Signaling Post for Steamers and Senhor Pintos House

The Portuguese in East Africa, Signaling Post for Steamers and Senhor Pintos House, Chilvane (engraving)
1626879 The Portuguese in East Africa, Signaling Post for Steamers and Senhor Pintos House, Chilvane (engraving) by Forestier

Background imageMozambique Collection: The Portuguese in Africa, Steam-Ship Passengers waiting for Passports at Delagoa Bay (engraving)

The Portuguese in Africa, Steam-Ship Passengers waiting for Passports at Delagoa Bay (engraving)
1626754 The Portuguese in Africa, Steam-Ship Passengers waiting for Passports at Delagoa Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Portuguese in Africa)

Background imageMozambique Collection: Great Britains Naval Preparations (engraving)

Great Britains Naval Preparations (engraving)
1605003 Great Britains Naval Preparations (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Britains Naval Preparations)

Background imageMozambique Collection: Missionary treating victims of leprosy, Mozambique

Missionary treating victims of leprosy, Mozambique
Mozambique, Africa - Christian Missionary treating and caring for African victims of leprosy. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMozambique Collection: Map of South Africa (Mozambique), c. 1581 (mural painting)

Map of South Africa (Mozambique), c. 1581 (mural painting)
LRI4595768 Map of South Africa (Mozambique), c.1581 (mural painting) by Buonsignori, Stefano (d.1589); Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Background imageMozambique Collection: Naturel de la cote de Mozambique, d apres Prichard (engraving)

Naturel de la cote de Mozambique, d apres Prichard (engraving)
3635681 Naturel de la cote de Mozambique, d apres Prichard (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naturel de la cote de Mozambique, d apres Prichard)

Background imageMozambique Collection: Map of East Africa and Madagascar, 1596 (hand coloured engraving)

Map of East Africa and Madagascar, 1596 (hand coloured engraving)
STC239178 Map of East Africa and Madagascar, 1596 (hand coloured engraving) by Langren, Arnold Florent van (1571-1644); 39x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMozambique Collection: Various Examples of Tattooing (engraving)

Various Examples of Tattooing (engraving)
2791390 Various Examples of Tattooing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Various Examples of Tattooing)

Background imageMozambique Collection: African porter carrying an explorer across the shallow River Nicadgi in Mozambique (b / w photo)

African porter carrying an explorer across the shallow River Nicadgi in Mozambique (b / w photo)
6015561 African porter carrying an explorer across the shallow River Nicadgi in Mozambique (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Background imageMozambique Collection: The Portuguese at Delagoa Bay (engraving)

The Portuguese at Delagoa Bay (engraving)
1626774 The Portuguese at Delagoa Bay (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Portuguese at Delagoa Bay)

Background imageMozambique Collection: Vasco da Gama meeting Muslim natives in Mozambique 64, Francisco Barreto tricked over sliver mines

Vasco da Gama meeting Muslim natives in Mozambique 64, Francisco Barreto tricked over sliver mines by natives at
6337787 Vasco da Gama meeting Muslim natives in Mozambique 64, Francisco Barreto tricked over sliver mines by natives at Chicoa, Mozambique 65

Background imageMozambique Collection: Ducks on the sacred lake on Comoro Island 61, Solomons merchants buying ivory

Ducks on the sacred lake on Comoro Island 61, Solomons merchants buying ivory and peacocks at Sofala, Mozambique 62
6337784 Ducks on the sacred lake on Comoro Island 61, Solomons merchants buying ivory and peacocks at Sofala, Mozambique 62

Background imageMozambique Collection: Warrior exercises of the Landines or caffres-zulus, a Sena (Zambese River region

Warrior exercises of the Landines or caffres-zulus, a Sena (Zambese River region
LSE4325700 Warrior exercises of the Landines or caffres-zulus, a Sena (Zambese River region, Mozambique). Engraving to illustrate Dr

Background imageMozambique Collection: Government House at Mesuril, 19th century

Government House at Mesuril, 19th century
6317485 Government House at Mesuril, 19th century. by Salt, Henry (1780-1827) (after); (add.info.: View of the Government House at Mesuril (Mossuril), Mozambique

Background imageMozambique Collection: The Delagoa Bay Railway, South Africa (engraving)

The Delagoa Bay Railway, South Africa (engraving)
1595117 The Delagoa Bay Railway, South Africa (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Delagoa Bay Railway, South Africa)

Background imageMozambique Collection: Portuguese East Africa (engraving)

Portuguese East Africa (engraving)
1626784 Portuguese East Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portuguese East Africa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 February 1890)

Background imageMozambique Collection: The Dispute with Portugal (engraving)

The Dispute with Portugal (engraving)
1626718 The Dispute with Portugal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dispute with Portugal)

Background imageMozambique Collection: Government House, Mozambique, 19th century

Government House, Mozambique, 19th century
6317486 Government House, Mozambique, 19th century. by Salt, Henry (1780-1827) (after); (add.info.: View of Government House on the Island of Mozambique, Mozambique, in the early 19th century)

Background imageMozambique Collection: The Dispute with Portugal (engraving)

The Dispute with Portugal (engraving)
1626656 The Dispute with Portugal (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dispute with Portugal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 January 1890)

Background imageMozambique Collection: Sketches of Africa (engraving)

Sketches of Africa (engraving)
1590426 Sketches of Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Africa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 May 1881)

Background imageMozambique Collection: Wharf in Mozambique, former Portuguese province

Wharf in Mozambique, former Portuguese province
GIA4730945 Wharf in Mozambique, former Portuguese province. by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wharf in Mozambique)

Background imageMozambique Collection: The Transvaal War, Scenes of the Boer Retreat along the Delagoa Bay Railway (b / w photo)

The Transvaal War, Scenes of the Boer Retreat along the Delagoa Bay Railway (b / w photo)
1600134 The Transvaal War, Scenes of the Boer Retreat along the Delagoa Bay Railway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War)

Background imageMozambique Collection: Boats of HMS 'President'and 'Eurydice'attacking an Arab Stockade, in the Angosha River

Boats of HMS "President"and "Eurydice"attacking an Arab Stockade, in the Angosha River
1607189 Boats of HMS " President" and " Eurydice" attacking an Arab Stockade, in the Angosha River, Mozambique (engraving) by English School

Background imageMozambique Collection: African Exploration, II, Notes by a Member of Lieutenant Youngs Expedition (engraving)

African Exploration, II, Notes by a Member of Lieutenant Youngs Expedition (engraving)
1059548 African Exploration, II, Notes by a Member of Lieutenant Youngs Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African Exploration, II)

Background imageMozambique Collection: The six principal colonies of German Africa

The six principal colonies of German Africa
Illustration of a The six principal colonies of German Africa

Background imageMozambique Collection: RACIAL /s AFRICA / BARI-NEG

RACIAL /s AFRICA / BARI-NEG
War dance of the Bari-Neger of Mozambique, south-east Africa: the musicians work the warriors up into a frenzy of blood lust Date: 1890S

Background imageMozambique Collection: Bullock Waggon Crossing a Drift on the Umbelois River-Swaziland, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken

Bullock Waggon Crossing a Drift on the Umbelois River-Swaziland, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken
Bullock Waggon Crossing a Drift on the Umbelois River-Swaziland, 1902. The Mbuluzi River known as the Umbeluzi, an important river in Mozambique augmented by various tributaries before its waters

Background imageMozambique Collection: Scenic View of Ocean

Scenic View of Ocean
Tofu, Inhambane, Mozambique

Background imageMozambique Collection: Elevated View of Tofu Beach Point

Elevated View of Tofu Beach Point
Inhambane Bay, Mozambique

Background imageMozambique Collection: 4x4 Vehicle Parked Under the Palm Trees on the Beach

4x4 Vehicle Parked Under the Palm Trees on the Beach
Pangane Beach, Northern Mozambique

Background imageMozambique Collection: Beach Scene

Beach Scene
Bazaruto Island, Mozambique, Southern Africa

Background imageMozambique Collection: The wife of an Angoni chieftain, Mozambique, Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World Photos

The wife of an Angoni chieftain, Mozambique, Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World Photos
The wife of an Angoni chieftain, Mozambique, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Background imageMozambique Collection: Panorama, Lourenco Marques, Mozambique, East Africa

Panorama, Lourenco Marques, Mozambique, East Africa
Panoramic view of the City Square, Praca Mouzinho de Albuquerque, Lourenco Marques (now Maputo), capital city of Mozambique, Portuguese East Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageMozambique Collection: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Antique illustration of a Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Background imageMozambique Collection: Map of Southern Africa, with illustrations showing distinguishing features

Map of Southern Africa, with illustrations showing distinguishing features
Former flag of South Africa

Background imageMozambique Collection: Satellite view of Southern Africa

Satellite view of Southern Africa
Stunning view of South Africa. The arid, rugged Great Karoo runs along the southern coast where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet

Background imageMozambique Collection: Vasco da Gama erects a column in Mozambique

Vasco da Gama erects a column in Mozambique
Portuguese Colonial History Series - Vasco da Gama erects a column in Mozambique during his sea voyage to India -1498. Date: 1498

Background imageMozambique Collection: Earth from space

Earth from space
Planet Earth. Enhanced colour version of the classic Apollo 17 view of the Earth taken in December 1972. The image shows the continents of Africa (centre) and Antarctica (bottom)

Background imageMozambique Collection: Mozambique, near Nampula. The stunning landscape of Northern Mozambique early in the morning

Mozambique, near Nampula. The stunning landscape of Northern Mozambique early in the morning

Background imageMozambique Collection: View of Government House on the Island of Mozambique, Mozambique, in the early 19th century

View of Government House on the Island of Mozambique, Mozambique, in the early 19th century. After an engraving by Charles Heath from a work by Henry Salt

Background imageMozambique Collection: View of the Government House at Mesuril (Mossuril), Mozambique

View of the Government House at Mesuril (Mossuril), Mozambique. After an engraving by Charles Heath from a work by Henry Salt

Background imageMozambique Collection: Betsiboka River, Madagascar, True Colour Satellite Image. Betsiboka river

Betsiboka River, Madagascar, True Colour Satellite Image. Betsiboka river, the major river of Madagascar, goes into the Mozambique canal, close to the city of Mahajanga




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"Mozambique: A Tapestry of Rich History, Vibrant Culture, and Breathtaking Landscapes" Discover the allure through its captivating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. This African gem on the political map is a treasure trove waiting to be explored. Step back in time with a vintage poster advertising Lourenco Marques, now known as Maputo - the capital city that exudes charm and character. Immerse yourself in its bustling shopping centers where modernity meets tradition. Escape to pristine beaches adorned with palm trees swaying gently in the breeze - a tropical paradise along Mozambique's enchanting coast. Picture yourself in a single fishing hut by the shore, savoring moments of tranquility amidst breathtaking scenery. Delve into Mozambique's historical significance as you stumble upon Chupanga grave - an homage to Mary Livingstone from pre-1900. Marvel at Beira's private tram-car system that once connected this vibrant city. Witness empowerment personified through young African women confidently holding guns or an orphan bravely standing behind weapons - symbols of resilience and strength against adversity. Embark on an aerial adventure over shifting sand banks off the coast of the Bazaruto Archipelago for panoramic views that will leave you awestruck. Feel your spirit soar as you soak up nature's wonders from above. Mozambique beckons explorers seeking untamed beauty intertwined with tales from centuries past. It invites those who yearn for cultural immersion, sun-kissed shores, and unforgettable experiences etched forever in their hearts.