Tribesmen Collection (#6)

Msai men lead a camel caravan laden with equipment for a fly camp (a small temporary camp) past Lake Magadi. Clouds hang low over the Nguruman Escarpment (a western wall of the Great Rift Valley)

Lookout

A group of Msai warriors, resplendent with long Ochred braids, chat outside their traditional houses. These squat houses with rounded corners have roofs plastered with a mixture of soil and cow dung

Two Samburu warriors resplendent with long Ochred braids and beaded ornaments relax in typical pose beside a river bank

Msai warriors draw water from a deep well. The depth of wells is measured by the number of men required to bring water to the cattle troughs at the top of them

At sunrise, a Samburu warrior leads baggage camels down the Milgis lugga - a wide, sandy seasonal watercourse. Water is never far below the surface of the Milgis

A Samburu man looks out over a vast tract of unspoilt country as storm clouds gather in the far distant

On a clear morning, a Samburu warrior looks out over miles of unspoilt semi-arid country to Mount Kenya, 70 miles distant as the crow flies

Women watch from the side as warriors sing and dance at a Laikipiak Msai marriage near Sabuk

Beaded cross-belts worn by a Laikipiak Msai elder

Breakfast laid in the open-fronted dining room at Sabuk

Elaborate headdress and body adornments worn by Samburu moran (warrior)

Mobile safari in Kenya with Samburu moran warriors as game spotters

A Dassanech man in full tribal regalia participates in a dance during a month-long ceremony. He wears a cheetah skin draped on his backs and a black ostrich-feather headdress

Zulu tribesmen, South Africa, circa 1888 (Robert Harris studio). Date: circa 1888

Aeroplane raid over Afganistan, 1919
An aeroplane used over Afganistan as part of the North West India frontier war in 1919. British planes were sucessfully employed to bomb native tribesmen

Afridis from the Khyber Pass
Afridi (Afreedis / Abaorteans) - a Pashtun (Pathan) tribe from the Khyber Pass region. Date: 1907

Kenyan people
Tribesmen from Kenya who practise pottery and weaving, work metal and cultivate the soil. Date: 1934

Picture No. 11671929
Local Dancer man wearing traditional headdress. Date:

KENYA: WARRIORS, c1920. Four Masai warriors of Kenya, in full war dress. Photographed c1920

Native American Bear Dance, engraved by John McGahey (engraving)
XJF441995 Native American Bear Dance, engraved by John McGahey (engraving) by Catlin, George (1796-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Explorer Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazza leaving Kalasa, Zambia, from Africa Pintoresca
KW392553 Explorer Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazza leaving Kalasa, Zambia, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School

Engraving from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving)
KW392560 Engraving from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Spanish, out of copyright

French and British explorers hunting hippopotamus on the Congo River in the 19th century
KW392561 French and British explorers hunting hippopotamus on the Congo River in the 19th century, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School

Giant crocodile threatens a boat on the Congo River during a 19th century expedition
KW392557 Giant crocodile threatens a boat on the Congo River during a 19th century expedition, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School

A Congolese tribe accompany explorer Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazza and his expedition
KW392551 A Congolese tribe accompany explorer Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazza and his expedition to their village, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School

A Congolese village in the mid 19th century, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888
KW392552 A Congolese village in the mid 19th century, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Spanish, out of copyright

A village in Central Africa during the 19th century, from Africa Pintoresca
KW392547 A village in Central Africa during the 19th century, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Spanish

Reception for explorer Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazza in Chief Ketimkurus house
KW392548 Reception for explorer Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazza in Chief Ketimkurus house, Uemba, Central Africa, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School

Moussa Ag Amastane arriving in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346353 Moussa Ag Amastane arriving in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 21st August 1910 (colour litho) by French School

French troops in Sahara, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346317 French troops in Sahara, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 17th March 1907 (colour litho) by French School

The Meeting of General Kluke von Klugenau and Imam Shamil in 1837, 1849 (oil on canvas)
BAL341681 The Meeting of General Kluke von Klugenau and Imam Shamil in 1837, 1849 (oil on canvas) by Gagarin, Grigori Grigorevich (1810-93); 32.5x24.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

German Troopers with their Helmets, Shields & Lances, engraved by Cornelis Huyberts
XJF468527 German Troopers with their Helmets, Shields & Lances, engraved by Cornelis Huyberts, illustration to Caesars Commentaries translated into English by William Duncan

New Holland: New South Wales (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271028 New Holland: New South Wales (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lesueur, Charles Alexandre (1778-1846) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nouvelle-Hollande; ); French, out of copyright

The Hottentot Manner of Fishing (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF271013 The Hottentot Manner of Fishing (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The King of Uganda Reviewing Colonel Congos Regiment (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271011 The King of Uganda Reviewing Colonel Congos Regiment (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Courdish Chiefs from A Second Journey through Persia, 1810-16, engraved by Theodore H
XCF22662 Courdish Chiefs from A Second Journey through Persia, 1810-16, engraved by Theodore H.A. Fielding (1781-1851) 1818 (coloured engraving) by Morier

The Principal Peoples of the Americas, c. 1798-99 (colour engraving)
XIR161347 The Principal Peoples of the Americas, c.1798-99 (colour engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

KENYAN FAMILY, c1910. Group portrait of members of a prominent (possibly royal) family in Kenya. Photographed c1910

Argentina - Indigenous Tribesmen roll a bottle tree trunk
Argentina - Indigenous Indian Tribesmen on the Pilcomayo River roll a bottle tree trunk. Date: circa 1930s

Preparing Manioc at Banghi in the Congo. Fufu, or cassava bread, is made in Africa by first pounding cassava (Manioc) in a mortar to make flour (as shown here)

Afridi Tribesmen, NWFP
Two (heavily-armed!) Afridi Tribesmen (Afreedis / Abaorteans) - a Pashtun (Pathan) tribe from the Khyber Pass region Date: circa 1920s

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

Inyanga herbal healer sitting outside hut in traditional Basutho village, Lesotho, November

Portable solar cooker in desert
Solar cooking. Uzbek tribesmen use a solar cooker to heat water for tea. The solar cooker uses a paraboloidal mirror to reflect sunlight to a focus point

SOUTH AFRICA: ZULU KAFFIRS. Zulu Kaffirs of Natal, South Africa. Wood engraving, English, 1865

CENTRAL AFRICANS. Polygamist Djoumba and his wives. Wood engraving, late 19th century

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

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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.