Tribesmen Collection (#2)

The flight of arrows, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The flight of arrows, c1908. Photograph shows an Atsina dance with Natives gathered in a circle around a central figure, posed as if shooting arrows toward the sky

On the hilltop, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
On the hilltop, c1908. Eight Crow Indians on horseback, silhouetted on top of hill, man second from left is pointing, Montana

A gathering war party, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A gathering war party, c1908. Landscape with four tepees, eleven Atsina Indians on horseback, three women, a child, and two dogs, Montana

War party's farewell-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
War party's farewell-Atsina, c1908. Four Atsina Indians on horseback overlooking tepees in valley beyond

The winter camp-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The winter camp-Apsaroke, c1908. Two Apsaroke people on horseback outside a tipi in a thicket of trees; snow covering area

Absoraks, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Absoraks, c1905. Rear view of four Crow Indians, including Shot in the Hand and Bull Chief, on horseback, Montana

Three Piegan Indians and four horses on hill above river, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Three Piegan Indians and four horses on hill above river, c1910

Awaiting the scouts return, Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Awaiting the scouts return, Atsina, c1908. Photograph shows a group of Atsina men on a hill with their horses

Group of Kirghiz (ie Kazakh) men posing with a local Russian Governor, his... between 1885 and 86. Creator: Unknown
Group of Kirghiz (ie Kazakh) men posing with a local Russian Governor, his wife, and their child in front of a yurt, between 1885 and 1886

Kirghiz (ie Kazakh) tribesmen with a local Russian Governor and his wife, between 1885 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Kirghiz (ie Kazakh) tribesmen with a local Russian Governor and his wife, between 1885 and 1886. Showing Kazakhs gathered for a group portrait in North Kazakhstan

Bedouin tribesmen in Egyptian desert, WW1
Bedouin tribesmen riding camels in the Egyptian desert, 21 November 1914, in the early stages of the First World War. It was men like these who fought with Lawrence of Arabia. 1914

The Afghan War, 1879: The Death of Major Wigram Battye in the Battle of Futtehabad, April 2, (1901). British soldier Major Wigram Battye (1842-1879)

Laos - Attapeu Province - Group of Khas-Kaseng tribesmen, some with higjly-distinctive neck rings. Date: circa 1908

Bedouins, Iskenderun, Hatay Province, Turkey (Alexandretta). Date: circa 1910s

Sierra Leone, West Africa - Husking of Rice pestle & mortar
Sierra Leone, West Africa - The husking of rice using a pestle and mortar - common traditional domestic scene of food preparation. Date: circa 1910s

Tuareg Tribesmen - Sahara - West Africa - with spears
Tuareg Tribesmen - Sahara - West Africa - posing for this photograph with their spears. Two other Tuareg self-designations are Kel Tamasheq meaning " speakers of Tamasheq"

Tribesmen, Pago Pago, American Samoa, Victorian period

Capture of Isfahan, Persian Constitutional Revolution
The capture of Isfahan by Bakhtiari Tribesmen during the Persian Constitutional Revolution (1905-1911). The revolution led to a change from from an absolute monarchic system to a parliamentary one

Sudanese Dinka Village
Sudanese Dinka tribesmen of the Upper Nile and their elaborate layered reed houses. A holy man stands to the right next to a dead tree adorned with the horns of hunted beasts. Date: 1930s

View Khyber Pass, c. 1900-30 (sepia photo)
3482704 View Khyber Pass, c.1900-30 (sepia photo) by Gee, J. (fl.1900-30); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London, UK; (add.info)

"For Victory! No, all hope is gone; for life! Let that go too; But for the Colours still work on - the chance is
984715 "For Victory! No, all hope is gone; for life! Let that go too; But for the Colours still work on - the chance is left with you", from Ballads of Famous Fights, First Edition

For Victory! illustration from Ballads of Famous Fights, c. 1900 (colour litho)
IL251863 For Victory! illustration from Ballads of Famous Fights, c.1900 (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection

African tribesmen killing a crocodile. After a 19th century engraving
5892383 African tribesmen killing a crocodile. After a 19th century engraving. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection

Kiowa Warriors (pochoir print)
STC234796 Kiowa Warriors (pochoir print) by Tsatoke, Monroe (1904-37); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Embarkation of the Goths, 269 AD, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho)
STC358086 The Embarkation of the Goths, 269 AD, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Dudley

Tribal dance (colour litho)
LAL319828 Tribal dance (colour litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration originally from Boys Own Paper; ); © Look and Learn

Cheetah and African tribesman attack horse and rider
3787457 Cheetah and African tribesman attack horse and rider by Soper, George (1870-1942); (add.info.: Cheetah and African tribesman attack horse and rider in African Savannah)

Group of Pah-Ute Indians, Nevada, 1871. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Group of Pah-Ute Indians, Nevada, 1871. Albumen print, from the album " Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, " vol. 1

Tuaregs (engraving)
3647288 Tuaregs (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tuaregs. Illustration for Weltgeschichte Fur Das Volk by Otto von Corvin and Wilhelm Held)

Navajo Indians on the trail, c. 1880s (engraving)
3786383 Navajo Indians on the trail, c.1880s (engraving) by Kroupa, Bohuslav (1838-1912); (add.info.: Navajo Indians, specifically Parushapats, on the trail)

Tribesmen of the North-West Frontier (photo)
5998148 Tribesmen of the North-West Frontier (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tribesmen of the North-West Frontier)

Afghan costumes, 19th Century (engraving)
968753 Afghan costumes, 19th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghan costumes, 19th Century)

The Advance of the Kassala Garrison, swimming Camels across the Atbara River (litho)
1064038 The Advance of the Kassala Garrison, swimming Camels across the Atbara River (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance of the Kassala Garrison)

Saba, or ruler, with nobles and his wife, West Africa, c. 1820s-30s (colour litho)
468722 Saba, or ruler, with nobles and his wife, West Africa, c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei... Vol: Add)

The Vale of Calaat, Ethiopia, c. 1800 (colour litho)
468767 The Vale of Calaat, Ethiopia, c.1800 (colour litho) by Salt, Henry (1780-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Twenty-Four Views in St Helena, the Cape, India)

William F. Cody with Red Cloud and American Horse (b / w photo)
DPL443615 William F. Cody with Red Cloud and American Horse (b/w photo) by Barry, David Frances (1854-1934); Denver Public Library

Sonthals, Aboriginal, Bhaugulpore Hills, from The People of India, by J
STC439732 Sonthals, Aboriginal, Bhaugulpore Hills, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

The Prince of Wales among the savages of Africa (colour litho)
2777660 The Prince of Wales among the savages of Africa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales among the savages of Africa)

The Afghan War: Major Cavagnari arranging with the shinwarries for the protection of the road from Dakka to Lundi Khana. Date: 1879

Group Portrait of Zulu Warriors outside a hut, c. 1875 (albumen print)
STC256683 Group Portrait of Zulu Warriors outside a hut, c.1875 (albumen print) by English Photographer, (19th century); 13.5x19.5 cm; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Tutul-Xius overthrowing Chichen Itza, Mexico (litho)
STC358120 The Tutul-Xius overthrowing Chichen Itza, Mexico (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Tutul-Xius migrated northwards towards the city of Chichen Itza)

The Cimbri in the Alps (litho)
STC358073 The Cimbri in the Alps (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 102 BC Italy was invaded by two huge tribes of Barbarians)

The desert near Siout (engraving)
FEH328970 The desert near Siout (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from The Land of the Pharaohs: Egypt and Sinai by the Rev)

Dance of Dog Soldiers (pochoir print)
STC235510 Dance of Dog Soldiers (pochoir print) by Tsatoke, Monroe (1904-37); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tsatoke was one of the Kiowa Five; ); The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Men of the unicorn country (b / w photo)
6009114 Men of the unicorn country (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men of the unicorn country)

Nias people transporting a megalith, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
LIT389268 Nias people transporting a megalith, c.1920 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Italian, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Tapestry Worldwide" From the Mursi tribe in Ethiopia to the San Bushmen rock paintings in Lesotho, they have long fascinated us with their unique traditions and way of life. A Samburu warrior gazes across the vast eastern scarp, his eyes filled with wisdom passed down through generations. In Bor District, South Sudan, Dinka warriors proudly display their strength and resilience as they protect their land in Upper Nile. Meanwhile, Zulu Warriors from Southern Africa embody bravery and honor as they defend their heritage. Muscat, Oman unveils tribesmen at the Mathra Gate - a glimpse into a world where ancient customs meet modernity. Two Maasai warriors stand tall amidst Masai Mara's breathtaking landscape, observing a hot air balloon flight that seems to defy gravity itself. The Conspiracy of the Batavians under Claudius Civilis comes alive on canvas; an epic tale of unity and rebellion etched forever in history. Afridi Tribesman guards Khyber Pass with unwavering determination in NWFP while Air Mail to Africa Poster symbolizes connection between distant lands. Lake Turkana's Eliye Springs beckons us to witness its serene beauty alongside Kenya's vibrant tribal communities. The Conference at Block Drift transports us back to 1846 when Kaffirland witnessed pivotal discussions shaping its future. Through these glimpses into various tribal cultures worldwide, we are reminded of our shared humanity and the importance of preserving diverse traditions for generations to come. Tribesmen continue to inspire awe with their rich heritage and unwavering spirit that transcends time and borders.