Sudanese Collection (#8)

Southern Egyptian Girl - Sudan - with silver crescent moon
A profile portrait Southern Egyptian Girl, from the modern Sudan, with blue headscarf and large hooped gold earrings - framed by a silver crescent moon Date: circa 1907

The Grain Market - Omdurman, Sudan on the banks of the River Nile. Date: circa 1910s

Sudanese street curio seller - Port Said, Egypt. Just the man if you were short of a string of beads for a night out. Date: circa 1910s

Sudanese old man with a very toothy grin
Sudanese jolly old man bedecked with colourful textiles and strings of small shells with a very toothy grin (or lack thereof!). Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - Souk / Market, Omdurman
Sudan - Souk (Suk) / Market, Omdurman Date: circa 1910

Sudan - Native Women, Omdurman Date: circa 1910

Sudan - A Well - Drawing water Date: circa 1910

Sudan - An Ambatch Canoe on the White Nile Date: circa 1910

Ancient Egypt - Temple of Behen, Halfa, Sudan Date: circa 1910

Sudan - Fishing on the Jur River, Bahr El Ghazal
Fishing on the Jur River (also Sue River) - a river in western South Sudan, Africa - flowing through the Bahr el Ghazal and Equatoria regions. Date: circa 1910

Sudan - Travelling by Ox between Fashoda and Darfour
Sudan, Africa - Travelling by Ox between Fashoda and Darfour Date: circa 1910

Sudan - Travelling by Ox in Kurdufan Province Date: circa 1910

The Native Market, Khartoum, Sudan Date: circa 1910s

Sudanese Soldier with spear and circular shield. Date: circa 1907

A colour sergeant of a Sudanese battlalion of the Egyptian Army. 1 December 1924

Percival P66 Pembroke C55 of the Sudanese Air Force

Hunting Provost T53 of the Sudanese Air Force

Water wheel in Nubia, 1830s C016 / 8979
Water wheel in Nubia. 19th-century artwork of a Persian water wheel being used to raise water from the Nile to irrigate farmland in Nubia

Jebel Uweinat mountains, satellite image C016 / 9731
Jebel Uweinat mountains, satellite image. North is at top. This mountain range (peak elevation: 1934 metres) is located on the Egyptian-Sudanese-Libyan border

Nile irrigation pump, Sudan, 1936 C014 / 0470
Nile irrigation pump. Child with a cow at a pump that is used to raise water in buckets on a wheel (upper right) from the River Nile (in background)

Marble specimen C016 / 5083
Marble specimen. Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone altered by heat and pressure beneath the Earths surface. This specimen is from Summit Hill, Sudan

SIEGE OF KHARTOUM, 1884. General Charles George Gordon and Egyptian troops aboard a gunboat in the Nile during an unsuccessful attempt to break the siege of Khartoum by Sudanese forces of the Mahdi

HORATIO HERBERT KITCHENER (1850-1916). 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum and of Broome. British soldier. Major Kitchener with his guides at Korti, Sudan

BATTLE OF OMDURMAN, 1898. The first charge of Sudanese dervishes against the British at the Battle of Omdurman, 2 September 1898. Line engraving, 19th century

LION. Head of the lion of Sannar. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

MOHAMMED AHMED (1843-1885). Called the Mahdi. Sudanese leader. Wood engraving, 1884

Khartoum - The Blue Nile looking West
Khartoum, Sudan - The Blue Nile looking West Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - A delegation from Darfur, a region in western Sudan. An independent sultanate for several hundred years, it was incorporated into Sudan by Anglo-Egyptian forces in 1916. Date: circa 1910s

Lord Kitchener in Khartoum, Sudan - revisiting his great victory at the Battle of Omdurman - here he is reviewing local troops. Date: circa 1913

Sudan - Khartoum - The Gordon Statue on a rather fine fluted stone plinth Date: circa 1910s

Shilluk Tribesmen
Three Shilluk Tribesmen standing in front of the framework for a round house. Date: circa 1910s

Ostrich Farm in the Sudan Date: circa 1910s

Sudanese soldier with remarkable hat
Sudanese soldier - with scarification on his cheeks and wearing a quite extraordinary hat. Date: 1910s

Crocodile Shooting Party - Sudan
How many Sudanese marksmen does it take to shoot a crocodile.... Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - Native Vase Market at Omdurman. The site of the Battle of Omdurman on 2nd September 1898. Winston Churchill famously rode with the 21st Lancers - three Victoria Crosses were awarded as a

Governors Boat on the Blue Nile
The Governors Boat - The Elfin - on the Blue Nile in Sudan Date: 1910s

Palm Trees and the White Nile at Tewfekieh, Sudan Date: circa 1910s

Khartoum, Sudan - Embankment Street Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - The Market at Kosti, White Nile
Sudan - The Market ( Suk ) at Kosti, White Nile Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - A Dinka Hut Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - Group of Villagers Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - A Camel Race - waiting for the start. Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - Barbers Shop at Kosti, White Nile Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - PE at the Gordon College, Khartoum
Sudan - Physical Exercise for the students at Gordon College Khartoum. Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - Jur Tribesman making a Grain Bin at Bahr-el-Ghazal Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - The Mahdis Tomb - showing damage
Sudan - The Mahdis Tomb, Omduran - showing damage. Tomb of Muhammad Ahmad, self-declared Mahdi in 1881. In his reform of Islam he replaced the pilgrimage to Mecca with the obligation to serve in

Sudan - Khartoum - The Grain Market Date: circa 1904

Sudan - Omdurman - The Khalifas House Date: circa 1904

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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.