Nomadic Collection (#10)

A Gabbra herdsman drives his camels across the Chalbi Desert at sunset. The Gabbra are a Cushitic tribe of nomadic pastoralists living with their herds of camels

Gabbra tribesmen watch over their camels at a water hole on the edge of the Chalbi Desert. The Gabbra are a Cushitic tribe of nomadic pastoralists living with their herds of camels

Camels belonging to the Gabbra are loaded with water carriers and attached together in a camel train approach at a water hole on the edge of the Chalbi Desert

Gabbra tribesmen lead their camel train across the Chalbi Desert. The Gabbra are a Cushitic tribe of nomadic pastoralists living with their herds of camels

El Molo fishermen in their dugout canoe on the fringe of the Omo Delta. The El Molo are reputedly Kenyas smallest tribe, a group of nomadic fishermen who fish the Omo delta and Lake turkana

Women of the nomadic Gabbra tribe prepare to move their familys possessions by camel. The long sticks are the structures for their dome-shaped houses

Donkeys are indispensable beast of burden, assuring the nomadic Turkana of complete mobility. These study little animals carry the few essentials of life in oval panniers strapped to their flanks

A large gathering of people at Senbetes livestock market, which is an important weekly market close to the western scarp of the Abyssinian Rift

An attractive woman at Bati market. Situated on top of the western scarp of the Abyssinian Rift, Bati is the largest open-air market in Ethiopia

Lake Abbe, on the border of Djibouti and Ethiopia, is the last in a line of alkaline lakes in which the Awash River dissipates

Lake Abbe, on the border of Djibouti and Ethiopia, is the last in a line of alkaline lakes in which the Awash River dissipates

Lake Abbe, on the border of Djibouti and Ethiopia, is the last in a line of alkaline lakes in which the Awash River dissipates

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!

Norway, c1930s. Artist: SJ Beckett
Norway. In the Tromsdal near Tromso there is a colony of nomadic Lapps with their herds of reindeer. The Lapp depends almost entirely on these beasts for his food, clothing and domestic implements

Family of Nomadic Tribe, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Family of Nomadic Tribe, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

A summer encampment in Balochistan, 1902. Artist: F Bremner
A summer encampment in Balochistan, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co. London, 1902]

A group of Brahui of East Balochistan, 1902. Artist: F Bremner
A group of Brahui of East Balochistan, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

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

The Voor-Trekkers, 1909. Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
The Voor-Trekkers, 1909. The Voortrekkers mainly consisted of Trekboer pastoralists and Cape Dutch citizens from the Eastern frontier of the Cape Colony who during the 1830s

The Arrival of a Tribe of Semitic Nomads in Egypt, 1895 BC, (1903). The Arrival of a Tribe of Semitic Nomads in Egypt, about the year 1895 B.C

Hadendoan people, East Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Gipsies, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

The Ostiacks, 19th century. Artist: T Spendelone
The Ostiacks, 19th century. Indigenous inhabitants of Siberia, with sturgeon, bow and arrow, and dead bear

Caravan camp, Sahara Desert, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Caravan camp, Sahara Desert, late 19th century. Berber or Bedouin family and their tents. Photograph from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings by John L Stoddard

Tziganes camping in the Puszta, 1886. Camp of nomads in the grasslands of eastern Hungary

Types and costumes in Lapland, 1879. Artist: Elix
Types and costumes in Lapland, 1879. Saami people from northern Scandinavia in traditional costume. The Saami were formerly known as Lapps or Laplanders, terms now considered derogatory

Pendant with Head of Athena Parthenos, early 4th century BC. Scythian Art. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The large annual caravans heading north, Gourara, Algeria, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 8th March 1903

Nomads, 1903. Artist: Stanhope A Forbes
Nomads, 1903

The Rest of the Bedouin Arabs by the Nile, Egypt, 1819. Artist: G Engelmann
The Rest of the Bedouin Arabs by the Nile, Egypt, 1819. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Lourdes, France - A Bohemian Pilgrim and her shelter. Date: circa 1908

Turkmenistan - Delivery of some modern cot beds
The Modern World reaches everywhere (or at least the Soviet propaganda machine!)... A family in Turkmenistan receive some new metal-frame cot beds for their young children

Turkmenistan - Family group standing in front of their yurt tent. Date: circa 1910s

Sand dunes of the Sahara
Two nomads and their camels, stand amidst a vast expanse of sand dunes in the Sahara Desert, North Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Landscape and People, Sahara, North Africa
At an oasis in an area of the Sahara, nomadic women and children rest with their camels. Date: circa 1910s

Tribe of Nomads en route
Tribe of Nomads travelling through the Sahara Desert, North Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Passage of Col de Sfa in Biskra, Algeria
Nomads stand with their camels whilst travelling through the passage Col de Sfa in the deserts of Biskra, Algeria. Biskra was a French garrison town, known for its Saharan oasis. Date: circa 1910s

Nomadic women mince the grain, Ghardaia
Nomadic women sit in their campsite, with their children, grinding up the grain. Ghardaia, Algeria Date: circa 1910s

Men with camels, overlook mountains and a town. Date: circa 1910s

Palmyra, Syria - Bedouin Woman circa 1980s

Milking a mare, Central Asia Date: circa 1910s

Genghis Khan (1162-1227). Engraving. Colored
Genghis Khan (1162-1227). Emperor of Mogol Empire. Engraving. Colored

Flint tools used by reindeer hunters. Solbjerg, Lolland. Ahr
Flint tools used by reindeer hunters. From the camp at Solbjerg, Lolland. Ahrensburg Culture. Mesolithic. Northwestern Europe. 9500 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Lithic industry. Tools used by reindeer hunters. Solbjerg, L
Lithic industry. Tools used by reindeer hunters. From the camp at Solbjerg, Lolland. Ahrensburg Culture. Mesolithic. Northwestern Europe. 12200 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Ger (Yurt) of the Buryats people - near Ulan-Ude, Siberia
Ger (Yurt) of the Buryats people (ethnic Mongols) - near Ulan-Ude, Eastern Siberia, Russia Date: circa 1908

Turkmen girl - in traditional dress - boils water for tea on an outdoor stove - a bread-stove build of clay is behind. Karahoudan village - foothills of Kopetdag mountains - Turkmenistan

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"Embracing the Wanderlust: A Journey into Nomadic Cultures Around the World" From Gypsy Caravans to Yurts in Kyrgyzstan's Tash Rabat Valley, nomadic lifestyles have captivated our imagination for centuries. The Sahara Desert unveils a vast expanse where tribes roam freely, leaving behind footprints of their resilient spirits. In the heart of Mongolia, Yurts stand as humble dwellings that shelter generations of families. These portable homes embody the essence of adaptability and simplicity. Trailers transform into Bohemian encampments near Arles, echoing Van Gogh's masterpiece on canvas from 1888. This fusion of art and mobility reflects a longing for freedom and creative expression. Journeying back in time, we witness Jews crossing the Jordan River with the Ark of the Covenant—a testament to their nomadic existence guided by faith and divine providence. A Himba woman adorned in traditional attire catches our eye; her body gleams with red ochre—a symbol of cultural heritage passed down through generations. Her presence reminds us that traditions can transcend borders and endure against all odds. The Ten Commandments delivered by Moses resonate across civilizations—reminders that moral compasses guide even those who wander far from home. Princess Nirgidma graces Citroen Central Asian Expedition with her regal presence—an encounter between royalty and nomadism, bridging worlds through exploration. In West Africa's Nigeria, Kano reveals its vibrant Sanusi People—their rich history intertwined with nomadic roots that shape their identity today. Almost every Himba woman wears anklets—a melodic symphony accompanying each step they take along their nomadic path. These delicate adornments tell stories untold yet understood by those who embrace this wayfaring lifestyle. Indian corn or maize finds its origin among Oklahoma tribes—nurtured by hands connected to ancestral lands.