San People Collection

Rock painting of the San, Bushmen, Ladybrand, Free State, South Africa, Africa

Quiver tree frame view through quiver tree branches framing a second one in the background Quiver tree forest
SAS-91 KOKERBOOM / Quiver / Aloe Tree - framed view through quiver tree branches framing a second one in the background Quiver tree forest, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Quiver tree and boulders individual tree growing between weathered rocks in Giant's Playground; Giant's
SAS-89 KOKERBOOM / Quiver / Aloe Tree and boulders - individual tree growing between weathered rocks in Giant's Playground Giant's Playground, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Young San woman nursing child, South Africa. She wears a cape, necklaces and beaded skirt
FLO4722815 Young San woman nursing child, South Africa. She wears a cape, necklaces and beaded skirt. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Young San man, with spears, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722813 Young San man, with spears, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Portraits of San (Bushman) woman and man, South Africa. The man was a private soldier in the Cape Rifles
FLO4605355 Portraits of San (Bushman) woman and man, South Africa. The man was a private soldier in the Cape Rifles, drawn by Captain Nelson

Man of the San People (Housouana or Bushmen), South Africa. With bow, arrows, feather and belt
FLO4722823 Man of the San People (Housouana or Bushmen), South Africa. With bow, arrows, feather and belt. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Woman and child of the San people (Housouana or Bushmen). From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722798 Woman and child of the San people (Housouana or Bushmen). From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Head of a San (Housouana) woman of South Africa, with beads in her hair, earrings and necklaces
FLO4722788 Head of a San (Housouana) woman of South Africa, with beads in her hair, earrings and necklaces. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)

San Hunter-gatherers in Africa
Carlo Kaminski

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

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

Giraffe, rock carvings of the San people, Damaraland, Kunene Region, Namibia

Quiver tree and moon in early morning light Augrabis Falls National Park, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
SAS-325 Kokerboom / Quiver / Aloe Trees - and moon - in early morning light Augrabis Falls National Park, Northern Cape Province

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!

Finschs Parakeet, Finschs Conure or Crimson-fronted Parakeet -Aratinga finschi-, Wilson Botanical Gardens, San Vito, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, Central America

Rock carvings of the San people, Damaraland, Kunene Region, Namibia

Church of San Feliu or Church of Sant Felix, colourful houses on the Onyar river, Girona, Catalonia, Spain

Reflection in the Reka river, Skocjanske jame, Skocjan Caves Park, Grotto of San Canziano, Skocjan, Slovenia, Europe

Pile of quaders boulders weathered to quaders in Giant's Playground Giant's playground, Keetmanshoop, Nambia
SAS-82 Pile of quaders - boulders weathered to quaders in Giant's Playground Giant's playground, Keetmanshoop, Nambia

Quiver tree forest in early morning Keetmanshoop, Namibia, Africa
SAS-327 Quiver tree forest in early morning Keetmanshoop, Namibia, Africa Aloe dichotoma Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Quiver Tree silhouette two specimen growing on a hill at sunrise Quiver Tree Forest, Keetmanshoop, Namibia
SAS-92 KOKERBOOM / Quiver / Aloe Tree - silhouette - two specimen growing on a hill at sunrise Quiver Tree Forest, Keetmanshoop

Quiver tree forest individual tree silhouetted against rising sun Quiver tree forest, Keetmannshop, Namibia
SAS-90 KOKERBOOM / Quiver / Aloe Tree forest - individual tree silhouetted against rising sun Quiver tree forest, Keetmannshop, Namibia

Quiver tree forest silhouettes at sunrise with visible sun Keetmanshoop, Namibia, Africa
SAS-328 Quiver tree forest - silhouettes at sunrise with visible sun Keetmanshoop, Namibia, Africa Aloe dichotoma Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Quiver tree forest silhouettes at twilight just after sunset Keetmanshoop, Namibia, Africa
SAS-323 Kokerboom / Quiver / Aloe Trees - forest silhouettes at twilight just after sunset Keetmanshoop, Namibia, Africa Aloe dichotoma Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for

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The San people, also known as the Bushmen, have a rich cultural heritage that spans across Africa. In Ladybrand, Free State, South Africa, their ancient rock paintings tell stories of their ancestors and provide a glimpse into their way of life. Traveling to Namibia, we find ourselves in the mesmerizing Quiver tree forest in Keetmanshoop. Here, quiver trees stand tall and proud, framing breathtaking views through their branches. These resilient trees grow between weathered rocks in Giant's Playground, creating a unique landscape that showcases nature's artistry. The San Hunter-gatherers are an integral part of Africa's history and continue to preserve their traditional lifestyle today. Witnessing two N. S hunter-gatherers crafting a bark carrier for an ostrich egg is a testament to their resourcefulness and ingenuity. Their deeply wrinkled skin tells tales of wisdom and resilience acquired over many years. The heavily wrinkled face of an elderly N. S hunter-gatherer reflects the hardships endured throughout a lifetime spent harmoniously with nature. As dawn breaks at Augrabis Falls National Park in Northern Cape Province, South Africa, the moon lingers above a majestic quiver tree bathed in early morning light. This serene scene captures the tranquility found within this natural wonderland. In another corner of this vast continent lies San Pedro Cholula in Mexico where the Church of Iglesia Nuestra Senora de los Remedios stands atop the ruins of the pre-Hispanic Pyramid of Cholula. This juxtaposition serves as a reminder that cultures intertwine across borders and time. Venturing further into Central America brings us to Wilson Botanical Gardens in San Vito, Costa Rica where vibrant Finschs Parakeets grace us with their presence. These colorful birds add splashes of beauty to this tropical paradise while reminding us that nature knows no boundaries or limitations.