Nomadic Collection (page 8)

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

A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu. Once married, he will split the ondatu into two plaits and keep them covered

Two happy Himba girls ride a donkey to market. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Their long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

A Himba woman milks a cow in the stock enclosure close to her home. Traditional milk containers made from hollowed wood are preferred to their modern equivalents

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

Anthropomorphic stone stelae. Yamna Culture. 36th-23rd centu
Anthropomorphic stone stelae or statue menhirs, located in Yamna secondary graves. Yamna Culture. Late Copper Age - Early Bronze Age. 36th-23rd centuries BC

West African Tuareg Horse Warriors
West African Tuareg Warriors, in traditional veiled headdresses, all mounted on fine horse and carrying spears and enormous shields

Black Swans at River Torrens with Adelaide Convention Centre in the Background, Elder Park, Adelaide, South Australia
The black swan is a large waterbird, a species of swan, which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia

Gipsies (oil on panel)
XKH152160 Gipsies (oil on panel) by Pettenkofen, August Xaver Karl von (1822-89); 38x29 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Austrian, out of copyright

Tuareg Girl from the Hoggar Mountains, Algeria. Taken during the expedition led by Captain Angus Buchanan to the Sahel region of the Sahara in 1922-23

Sultan of Tuareg Veiled people of Hoggar Mountains, Algeria
Sultan of the Tuareg Veiled people of the Hoggar Mountains, Algeria. Taken during the expedition led by Captain Angus Buchanan to the Sahel region of the Sahara in 1922-23

Reindeer herders, Russia C013 / 5386
Reindeer herders. Female reindeer herders with the herd. Photographed in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia

A Moorish woman from Senegal
A young Moorish woman from Senegal Date: circa 1910s

Moses parting from his people, who will enter the Promised Land
Hebrew people leaving Moses at Mount Pisgah before crossing the Jordan River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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David using his slingshot to defeat the Philistines giant warrior, Goliath. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Kirghiz people of central Asia
Kirghiz people of the Asian steppes in their traditional attire. Antique hand-colored print

Moses reciting the Ten Commandments
Moses giving the laws to the Hebrew people during the Exodus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Worship of a golden calf by the Hebrews
Worship of a golden calf by the Israelites in the time of Moses. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Hebrew sacrifice of a lamb
Ancient Hebrews offering a sacrificial lamb. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Hebrews traveling into Egypt
Arrival of a Semitic family group in ancient Egypt. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a wall painting

Worship of a golden calf idol
Animals sacrificed to worship a golden calf in Biblical times. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hebrews crossing the Jordan River into the Promised Land
Joshua leading the Jews across the Jordan River into Canaan, completing their flight from Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mali - Tuareg men from Timbucktu
Mali - Two Tuareg men from Timbucktu, holding spears. The Tuareg are a Berber nomadic pastoralist people, known as the People of the Veil

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

A Somali of the Issa clan loads his camels with salt at Lake Assal. He has rubbed henna into his hair and beard to make them orange-red

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

An old Himba woman, upright despite her years, rides her donkey through harsh land where mid-day temperatures rise to 400C. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs

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

An Afar camel caravan crosses the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti, as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon sun. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

An Afar camel caravan crossing the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

Algeria - Nomadic Women performing cooking and textile tasks outside their tent. Date: circa 1910s

Souvenir of Egypt Postcard - Bedouin Tent and Camel Date: circa 1898

Uzbekistan - Nomadic Uzbeks - Tashkent with Yurt and pot
Uzbekistan - Nomadic Uzbeks - Tashkent with Yurt, drying rack, horses and lare cooking pot. Date: circa 1908

Cross-section illustration of riverside Aztec dwelling with thatched roof, woman inside sitting attending to fire, women and girl outside doing handicrafts

Winter Travelling on Great Salave Lake, from Journey to the Polar Sea
XJF270036 Winter Travelling on Great Salave Lake, from Journey to the Polar Sea, engraved by Edward Finden (1791-1857) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Back

A Nomadic family group from Turkmenistan - inside their yurt
A Nomadic family group from Turkmenistan - inside their fantastic yurt, seemingly piled high with blankets and trade goods. Date: circa 1905

Khanty children C013 / 4865
Khanty children. Young Khanty tribes people with a young reindeer at their camp. The Khanty are nomadic hunters, fishers and reindeer herders who live in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, or Yugra

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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.