Tribe Collection (#2)

The Florida. 16th century. Timucua Indian village. Food transportation by canoe. Engraving by Theodore de Bry (1528-1598). Brevis narratio floridae Eorum Quae in.... Frankfurt, 1591

Picture No. 10780603
Ethiopia - Surma: tribe of south west Ethiopia. Children taking and drinking the blood of a cow. Date:

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

Luanda, Angola - Group of Mondombos Tribespeople, Mocamedes
A group of Mondombos Tribespeople (modern Herero) from the region close to Mocamedes (Mossamedes) (the capital city of Namibe Province in post-independence Angola). Date: circa 1906

Vietnam, Sapa. Red Dao woman on rice paddies at sunrise (MR)

Roman one-horse chariot known as the Rheda, Cavruca or Cavrus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan of the Naim tribe of Oman. Date: 1953

CYNTHIA ANN PARKER (1827-1865). American frontierswoman and Native American Cherokee captive, mother of Comanche chief Quanah Parker, pictured here with her infant daughter, Topasannah

Bolivia - La Paz - Aymara Indians Date: circa 1910s

MASSASOIT & CARVER, 1620. Wampanoag Native American chief Massasoit meeting with John Carver, the first governor of Plymouth colony, in 1620. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

Man dressed in traditional Celt or Finnish attire
Turanian of Finland in traditional clothing, similar to that worn by the ancient Celts. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Sun-wheel on a Celtic quern, Ireland
Sun-wheel carved on a quern, a primative grinding-stone, Ireland. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Germanic invasion stopped at Fiesole, 406 AD
Roman general Flavius Stilicho confronts Radagaisus, Ostrogoth leader, at Fiesole. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Native American Indian women of the Pawnee Tribe, c. 1873
Illustration of Pawnee Native American Indian women (squaws) seen inside a wigwam, with a baby in a papoose

Child of Mundari tribe
Svetlin Yosifov

Samurai with two swords, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph - Japan - samurai in a studio setting, with two swords, proably an actor

Affray of rival Aboriginal tribes, three miles from Brisbane in New South Wales, Australia. The Illustrated London News notes with undisguised disgust

Fula tribeswoman in headdress, French Sudan, West Africa
Fula (Fulah, Fulani) tribeswoman in an elaborate headdress, French Sudan, West Africa. Date: 1922

cannibals?
Pavol Stranak

The Conspiracy of the Batavians under Claudius Civilis, c. 1666 (oil on canvas)
3086728 The Conspiracy of the Batavians under Claudius Civilis, c.1666 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 196x309 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Zulu warriors, Southern Africa, c1875. Group portrait of Zulu warriors outside a thatched hut

Two Mashona tribeswomen pounding maize and millet, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World Photos
Two Mashona tribeswomen pounding maize and millet, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Sheik Ajil al-Yawer of Shammar, head of a large Bedouin Arab tribe in Iraq. Date: circa 1920

Dacian cavalry with sabre and shield, and Numidian on horseback.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

MAP: NEW ENGLAND COLONIES. Early settlements in New England and distribution of Native American tribes

ALGONQUIAN: FISHING, 1585. Carolina Algonquian Native Americans fishing. Watercolor, c1585, by John White

Afridi Tribesman of the Khyber Pass, NWFP
Afridi Tribesman (Afreedis / Abaorteans) - a Pashtun (Pathan) tribe from the Khyber Pass region posing with his long rifle. Date: circa 1920s

Picture No. 10780621
Ethiopia - child surma: tribe of south west Ethiopia. Taking and drinking the blood of a cow Date:

Skeleton of Negrillo or pigmy
A skeleton of a female pygmy from the Akka Tribe, Monnattu, central Africa. Specimen presented by Dr Emin Pasha, 1887. Photograph by J Benjamin Stone in 1907

A Pokot man wearing typical beaded ornaments of his tribe. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language. Kenya

Two young Pokot girls wearing traditional ornaments that denote their unmarried status. Their broad belts are made with the metacarpus and metatarsal bones of dikdiks interspersed with beads. Kenya

Almost every Himba woman wears anklets. They comprise strands of homemade metal beads threaded onto leather. Women cover their bodies in red ochre mixed with butterfat

Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho)
980466 Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter count on buffalo robe)

Cherokee Alphabet, developed in 1821 (print)
PNP245304 Cherokee Alphabet, developed in 1821 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Roman military standard-bearer with the aqulia or signum of the legion, trumpeter and horn player.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

A Tiki at Raroera Pah, New Zealand. Plate from The New Zealanders illustrated by George French Angas (1822-1886). Date: 1847

The Royal Tour of Ghana
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on a tour of Ghana, showing their arrival and welcome at Accra airport, and various scenes from the tour itself

The Carnival of Oruro, Bolivia
The Carnival of Oruro - a religious festival (dating back over 2000 years) in Oruro, Bolivia - one of UNESCOs Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity

Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, North Africa
Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, showing their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

Madagascar - A Group of Betsileo Women, a highland ethnic group. Date: circa 1910s

Indian corn, also known as maize, was historically cultivated by tribes in Oklahoma such as the Wichita, Caddo, Creek, Cherokee and Seminole Indians

Bison dance of the Mandan Native Americans in front of their medicine lodge
MANDAN: BISON DANCE, 1844. Bison dance of the Mandan Native Americans in front of their medicine lodge. Aquatint engraving, 1844, after Karl Bodmer

Blackfoot Medicine Man Performing His Mysteries over a Dying Man. Oil on canvas, 1832, by George Catlin
BLACKFOOT MEDICINE MAN. Blackfoot Medicine Man Performing His Mysteries over a Dying Man. Oil on canvas, 1832, by George Catlin

GHOST DANCE, c1888. Barbarism Illustrated: The North American Manner. Contemporary depiction of the Ghost Dance, drawn by John Steeple Davis. Wood engraving, c1888

Air Mail to Africa Poster
Poster, Air Mail to Africa, showing two Africans looking up at airliner G-ABPI. 20th century

Bedouins and camels in the desert, Egypt
A group of bedouins and their camels in the desert, Egypt. Date: early 20th century

Sarwani Soldier
A Sarwani (or Sherwani) tribesman. The Sarwani are a Batani Pashtun tribe settled in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Date: circa 1910

Chief Seattles Grave
The grave of Chief Seattle (Si ahl), (circa 1780-1866) - a DkhwDuwAbsh (Duwamish) chief, also known as Sealth, Seathle, Seathl, or See-ahth. He followed a course of accommodation to white settlers

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Tribes: A Journey Through Time and Continents" Step into the annals of history as we explore the intricate tapestry woven by tribes across different eras and regions. From Queen Boudica's fierce leadership in the Iceni Tribe to Tecumseh's indomitable spirit as chief of the Shawnee tribe, these remarkable figures have left an indelible mark on their respective cultures. Travel back to 597 AD and witness a map of Britain, where tribal territories dotted the landscape, each with its unique customs and traditions. The Roman conquest brought both conflict and assimilation, forever altering the dynamics between tribes like Boadicea's Iceni and their conquerors. Venturing beyond Europe, we encounter Diego Rivera's captivating mural depicting pre-Columbian life in Mexico City. Here, amidst vibrant colors and intricate details, lies a testament to the rich heritage of Zapotec civilization – a tribe that thrived long before European colonization. Across vast oceans lie American Indian tribes whose locations in 1715 are marked on maps. These indigenous communities nurtured deep connections with nature while preserving their ancestral wisdom through storytelling and rituals passed down through generations. Journeying further into ancient times, Italy reveals its own tapestry of tribes etched onto historical maps. Witness how these diverse groups shaped early Italian society before it evolved into what we know today. In this exploration of tribes from various corners of our world emerges a common thread – resilience against adversity. Whether it be Queen Boudicca inciting Britons to revolt or Native American chiefs defending their lands against encroachment, these leaders embodied unwavering determination for their people’s rights. Finally, delve into anatomy as we examine skulls from 1841 – remnants that remind us all humans are part of one global tribe sharing our collective past.