Tribesmen Collection (#7)

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

Armed Afghan Tribesmen, Afghanistan Date: 1903

Malaysia - Men from the Sohail Tribe using blow pipes to hunt birds and small mammals with poison darts Date: 1928

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Veddhas Tribesmen
Survival International say that as of February 2010, there are less than 2000 surviving members of this Tribe - the Veddhas (also known as Wanniyala-Aetto or Forest People)

Ethiopia, Africa - Cotton Market Date: 1911

Afgican Pygmies
African Pygmies of the Mbuti Tribe from the Ituri Tribe Date: circa 1910s

South Africa - Zulu Tribesmen ready to attack Date: 1900

San Bushmen rock painting, Smithfield, Southern Africa
San Bushmen rock painting from Smithfield, Southern Africa depicting people, an elephant and an eland antelope and a doll representing a bushman. Date: circa 1910s

Two tribesmen - Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands
Two Tribesmen wearing traditional costume from Sao Vicente Island (Portuguese for " Saint Vincent" ) in The Republic of Cape Verde - an archipelago of 10 islands located in the central

Waziris Tribesmen of Waziristan - NWFP
Waziris Tribesmen of Waziristan - North West Frontier Province Date: 1919

Angola - Njinga Tribesmen carry a sick patient
Angola - Two Njinga Tribesmen transport a sick patient in a sling held to a large pole. Date: circa 1910s

Domestic Cattle, herd, being herded by Masai tribesman, silhouetted at sunset, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Masai tribesmen lighting fire at edge of village, Masai Mara, Kenya

Masai tribesman, standing in back of jeep, Masai Mara, Kenya

Masai tribesman with spear, looking over grassland at sunset, Masai Mara, Kenya

Mursi tribe woman Ethiopi
Africa, Ethiopia, Debub Omo Zone, Mursi tribesmen. A nomadic cattle herder ethnic group located in Southern Ethiopia, close to the Sudanese border

Hamer Tribe Jumping of the Bulls ceremony
Africa, Ethiopia, Omo River Valley Hamer Tribe The Jumping of the Bulls ceremony. The initiate leaps onto a line of ten or more of his familys bulls and runs along their backs. Lining up the livestock

Ethiopia, Hamer Tribe herding cattl
Africa, Ethiopia, Omo River Valley Hamer Tribe Herding cattle

Afridis of the Pass - North West Frontier Province
Afridis of the (Khyber) Pass - North West Frontier Province

Meharis tribe of Southern Algeria
Indigenous Tribesmen of he Meharis tribe of Southern Algeria - the chief of the caravan

Cartoon on Stock Exchange Settlement Terms
Until Big Bang in the City of London (1986), there was a settlement day (every fortnight) for the payment of stocks and shares - this period was known as The Account

Two Kenyan Men
A fabulous photographic portrait of two Kenyan Tribesmen in full traditonal costume. They wear Ostrich Feathers in their hair and one holds a fly whisk

Lur Tribesmen in felt coats. Lurs (also Lors, Lori) are an Iranian people living mostly in the south-west of the country

Chorotes Indians - Jujuy Province, Argentina
Chorotes Indians - Jujuy Province, Ledesma, Argentina

Afghan Tribesmen

Zambia - Spitting on Hands Greeting
Zambia - Spitting on Hands as a form of traditional Greeting

Irregular corps of tribesmen - Khyber Pass
Irregular corps of tribesmen (Khasadars) from Waziristan in the North West Frontier Province. The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan

Shullucks of the Upper Nile (Khartoum)
Shulluck Tribesmen of the Upper Nile near Khartoum, Sudan

Red Kaffir Archers of Chitral - Khyber Pass
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

Bisharin Tribesmen of Aswan, Egypt
Bisharin Tribesmen of Aswan with traditional weapons having a fencing match

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Mad Mullah
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

Fijian Feast (Giant Turtles)
Giant Turtles captured for eating in a grand feast on Fiji. The turtles have been rolled onto their backs (possibly so they don t escape...)

Southern Egyptian African dancers
The Eccentric dancers of Southern Egypt (modern Sudan), complete with drummer and elaborate headresses

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - making a road to Kumasi
British overseer giving instructions to tribesmen who are cutting down trees and making a road to the Ashanti capital, Kumasi

Dance, Congo
A dancer in the Congo is accompanied by other tribesmen with singing and clapping

Papua People & Spirits
PAPUA NEW GUINEA Tribesmen consult the spirits regarding a proposed expedition. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Samburu tribesmen performing traditional dance, Loisaba Wilderness Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

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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.