Sudanese Collection (#5)

Khartoum Palace, Sudan, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
Khartoum Palace, Sudan, c1890. The site of the death of General Charles George Gordon, British Governor-General of Sudan, who was killed by Mahdist warriors as they stormed the city on 26 January

Arab woman of the Southern Sudan, Abu Matarik to Halfa, Sudan, 1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Arab woman of the Southern Sudan, Abu Matarik to Halfa, Sudan, 1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

Nuan Atojian, the Bahr el Arab, Sudan, 1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Nuan Atojian, the Bahr el Arab, Sudan, 1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

Native men seeing a white woman for the first time, Mongalla to Terrakekka, Sudan, 1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Native men seeing a white woman for the first time, Mongalla to Terrakekka, Sudan, 1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

People of the Shilluk (Chollo), Sudan, Africa, 1936. Artist: Major R Whitbread
People of the Shilluk (Chollo), Sudan, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Shilluk warriors, South Sudan
Two Shilluk (Chollo) warriors, near the River Nile, South Sudan. Shilluks are typically tall and slim. Date: 1936

Shilluk Man of the Upper Nile (Malakal, South Sudan) - note the distinctive headdress. Date: circa 1925

Sudanese kettle drum, 1898 (c). Reputedly taken form Dervish forces at the Battle of Omdurman, 2nd Sudan War (1896-1899) 1898

Sudan - Dinka Porters
Porters of the Dinka people, the major ethnic group of South Sudan - shown here as part of a group transporting the baggage of (seemingly) a group of colonial officials. Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - A group of Hadendoa Warriors. The Hadendoa is the name of a nomadic subdivision of the Beja people, known for their support of the Mahdiyyah rebellion during the 1880s to 1890s

Africa, Morocco, Sahara region. Hajhouj or guembri musical instrument used in Gnawa music
Morocco, Sahara region. Hajhouj or guembri musical instrument used in Gnawa music

SAMORY TOURE (c1830-1900). West African ruler. Pen-and-ink drawing, French

Red and yellow flower of the Congo Cockatoo -Impatiens niamniamensis-, Lateinamerika

A Nubian Girl - Egypt Date: circa 1910s

A Shilluk Warrior - Upper Nile, Sudan, Africa Date: circa 1920s

Khartoum, Sudan - View of the Palace
Khartoum, Sudan - View of the Presidential Palace fronting onto the Blue Nile (which joins the White Nile at Khartoum). Date: circa 1910s

Queen Elizabeth II & President Ibrahim Abboud
Queen Elizabeth II with President General Ibrahim Abboud of Sudan during the latters ten day State visit to Britain in 1964. 1964

Middle East, satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is green, water is dark blue and bare ground, mostly desert, is yellow-brown

Dinka Man - Sudan, Africa
A fine portrait photograph of a man of the Dinka Tribe, Sudan, showing ritual scarification on the chest, headdress, neck beads and wound torc

Dalluka Dance, Sudan
Two Sudanese women perform the DALLUKA dance, while someone shoos away the puzzled dog

Mahdi warriors with their weapons. From La Ilustracion Iberica, published 1884

Various types Soudanese Sudanese fife 1900
Various types, etc. Soudanese [i.e. Sudanese] with his fife. 1900

Soudanese Sudanese man 1898
Soudanese [i.e. Sudanese] man. 1898

Soudanese Sudanese portrait 1898
Soudanese [i.e. Sudanese] (portrait). 1898

The Charge Of The 21st Lancers At Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan During The Mahdist War In 1898. From Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, His Life And Work For The Empire, Published 1916

Lord Kitchener Entering Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan, After The Battle, 1898. After A Painting By Charles M. Sheldon. Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, 1850

Pygmy Natives As Compared With English Officers, Sudanese And Zanzibaris During Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, In Africa In 1888. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M

Farmers Kill A Crocodile On The Banks Of The Nile River In The Sudan. From Afrika, Dets Opdagelse, Erobring Og Kolonisation, Published In Copenhagen, 1901

English Cavalry Watering Their Horses During The Mahdist War, Sudan In The 1880S. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Kartoum Sudan In 1884 Drawn From Rough Sketches Made By General Gordon From The Journals Of Major-Gen. C. G. Gordon C
Kartoum Sudan In 1884 Drawn From Rough Sketches Made By General Gordon From The Journals Of Major-Gen. C.G. Gordon C.B. At Kartoum Published By Kegan Paul Trench & Co London 1885

Greek Orthodox Church, Port Sudan, Sudan Date: circa 1920s

Kulah Khud, Persian style helmet, 1898 (c). Circular, iron helmet with dome, knob finial and riveted, reinforcing ring; traces of gilt decoration; brass sliding nasal with geometrical decoration;

Jibbah, Dervish, 1898. Associated with the Battle of Omdurman, 2nd Sudan War, (1896-1899). This jibbah is thought to be ceremonial; its thin material

Sudanese hippopotamus hide daraga or shield, 1885 (c). Reputedly taken at Maj Gen Sir J McNeills zariba, Tofrek, 22 Mar 1885, 1st Sudan War (1884-1885)

Buildings in Sawakin (Suakin) - north-eastern Sudan - The Quarantine Office. Date: circa 1925

Sudanese musician with drum in Morocco. Date: circa 1930

Lord Cromer at official opening of Port Sudan
Lord Cromer (Sir Evelyn Baring, 1841-1917), British statesman, diplomat and colonial administrator, in a car at the official opening of Port Sudan on the Red Sea, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, 1 April 1909

Scene with camel and plane at Khartoum Airport, Sudan. The camel is pulling a trolley. The plane is a BEA/Ministry of Supply Vickers Viscount, prototype G-AHRF. Date: 1950

Gift from Sultan of darfur
A gift of a beautiful horse from the Sultan of Darfur to the Governor General of the Sudan. Date: circa 1910

SUDAN: KASSALA, 1872. View of Kassala, Sudan. Engraving, English, 1872

FATHER LUIGI BONOMI. Italian priest and longtime prisoner of El Mahdi, Mohammed Ahmed in Sudan, who escaped in 1885. Contemporary American engraving

Battle Of Omdurman
British soldiers prepare to fire on a Sudanese warrior who bears the Black Flag of the Mahdists during the Battle of Omdurman in the Sudan, 2nd September 1898

Street Scene - Omdurman (Khartoum), Sudan Date: circa 1910s

Two Native women from Kurdufan, Sudan Date: circa 1920s

Khartoum, Sudan - The Palace viewed from the river. Date: circa 1910s

Dinka Man with elaborate head and neck decoration - Sudan, Africa. Date: circa 1910s

General View of Khartoum, Sudan
General View over the rooftops of Khartoum, Sudan. Date: circa 1920s

Sudan - A White Nile Crocodile Date: circa 1910

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"Sudanese: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Resilience" From the historic Battle of Abu Klea in 1885 to the breathtaking pyramids at the archaeological site of Meroe, Sudan has a rich tapestry woven with tales of bravery and cultural heritage. General Horatio Herbert Kitchener's leadership during battles like Omdurman in 1898 showcased the indomitable spirit of the Sudanese people. In this diverse land, Dinka children can be seen collecting shea butter fruit while Dinka warriors from Bor District stand tall as symbols of strength. The Shilluk Girl bearing extensive traditional scarfication proudly displays her cultural identity. Sudan's history is etched on its banknotes, such as the pressboard Banknote from 1885. It serves as a reminder that even amidst turmoil, economic progress was sought after. The Lion God of Kush holds great significance for Sudanese culture. King Natakamani paying homage to Apedemak symbolizes their deep-rooted connection to ancient traditions and spiritual beliefs. As we explore Lado and encounter the Shullucks along the Upper Nile, it becomes evident that diversity is celebrated here. Each region adds its unique flavor to this vibrant nation. Maps depicting battles like Atbara during the Second Sudan War highlight both triumphs and challenges faced by Sudanese people throughout history. These conflicts shaped their resilience and determination for a better future. Sudanese - a testament to endurance, courage, and unwavering pride in their heritage. This captivating country continues to captivate hearts with its historical treasures and awe-inspiring landscapes across Africa's vast expanse.