Warriors Collection (#55)

Anglo-Danish Warriors
Anglo-Danish warriors of the reign of king Cnut : they are wearing armour in the form of protective tunics and greaves on their legs, made of metal, or metal sewn onto garments. Date: 1035

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

Smoke signalling. Historical artwork of ancient Greek warriors using smoke signals to communicate. This was an early form of optical communication

Early human warfare. Coloured artwork of early humans fighting each other in the Stone Age using wooden clubs and bows and arrows. This battle is taking place in and around a fortified position

Natives of New Guinea, 1643
Natives of New Guinea. 17th century artwork of three men from the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, paddling an outrigger canoe

Achilles and Ajax
Amphora dating from 540-530 BC, signed by the potter and painter Exekias, it shows Achilles and Ajax playing a game using dice during a lull in the Trojan War

Bronze Age Warriors
A foot soldier armed with a bronze hatchet and bronze spear and a horseman armed with a bronze sword, a bronze hatchet and sword- belt. The horse is decked with round bronze discs

British Bronze age warriors, Aldin
Two British warriors of the Bronze age, one on horseback, the other holding a spear and shield

Pathan Tribesmen - North West Frontier Province. On the reverse of this postcard, a British officer has written " These are the hillmen we have to contend with"

Senegal - West Africa - Tam Tam Malinke - Dancers
The Dance of the Riflemen at Tam Tam Malinke, Senegal

Sudan - Kordofan Arabs
Arab Africa - Sudanese Arabs At Kordofan, Sudan with very deadly-looking spears!

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

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Inspecting troops at Prahsu
British officers inspecting Kossohs, or warriors from a tribe hostile to the Ashanti, at the British camp based at Prahsu

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - fixing telegraph wires
Fixing telegraph wires on the road to the Prah river. The Ashanti warriors had crossed this river to reach the coast where they tried to maintain a stronghold

Samnite Warriors
Warriors from SAMNIUM, in central Italy (roughly todays Abruzzi); they were enemies of the Romans until conquered circa 290 BC, and frequently figure in Roman history

Russia / 1526 / Warriors
RUSSIA Muscovite warriors on horseback

Cortes & Tlaxcalans
Tlaxcalan warriors decide to befriend Cortes and his men

General Lord Chelmsford reviewing Zulu Troops, 1879
Engraving showing Lord Chelmsford on horse-back reviewing a group of Zulu warriors, who were working for the British army

The Zulu war. Graves of the 17 men who fell in the defence o
140 British soldiers defended the fort and hospital at Rorkes Drift from 3, 000 zulu warriors on the same day that the British suffered their heaviest defeat of the war at Isandhlwana

The Zulu wars. An attack of Zulu warriors
Zulu warriors in full battle dress with plumes around their necks and elaborate head dresses launching themselves into battle, carrying shields and rifles

The Zulu War. Zulus crossing a river
A large contingent of Zulu warriors crossing a swollen river in rocky jungle terrain

16Thc Hungarian Warriors
Five Hungarian warriors armed with heavy maces and shields

Kurds and Tartars
Mock battle between Kurdish and Tartar horse warriors

Homestead in Iron Age
A homestead in the early Iron Age: warriors wearing furs and carrying spears; a woman with children; animal skulls on poles; chickens pecking grain in front of the building

Racial / C Africa / Ouadda
Warriors of Ouadda (now in Central African Republic) as encountered by the French

Racial / C Africa / Chad 19C
A group of Kanem-Bu warriors of Chad, with spears and shields

BORNEO
Three natives of Borneo: two warriors (Dyaks) and a princess

Racial Typess Africa
Warriors of southern Africa (described as schaggas by this German source.)

Racial Types W Africa
Women and warriors of West Africa, probably Nigeria

Egyptian Mamelukes
Two Egyptian horse warriors - a Bedouin and a Mameluke

Tunisian Fantasia
A fantasia in Tunisia - mounted warriors display their skill

Swim River in Armour
Scandinavian warriors wearing full armour swim a river on horseback

Medieval Soldier Toy
Two boys play a game in which toy warriors are manipulated by strings

Warriors in Carriage
A posse of warriors are transported in a horse-drawn carriage seemingly driven by a lady...all rather odd, but its a lovely picture

Viking Single Combat
Two Viking warriors settle their differences in single combat

Germans Attacked 1904
The German garrison at Windhoek in present-day Namibia (then German South- West Africa) is attacked by warriors of the Herrero people

New Zealanders Heads
Having defeated their enemies in battle, the warriors of a Maori tribe return to their village with the heads of those that they have slain

Racial /s Africa / Bari-Neg
War dance of the Bari-Neger of Mozambique, south-east Africa: the musicians work the warriors up into a frenzy of blood lust

Fire Alarms Horses / 1555
Northern warriors use fires on mountaintops to alarm horses with flames and smoke

Egyptian Priests
Various Egyptian costumes: left to right - six priests and two warriors

Customs / Africa
Warriors of the Ivory Coast run through their village performing the tam-tam, or war dance, prior to attacking their enemies

Marble sculpture of a warrior on horseback dating from the 2nd century AD, National Archaeological, Museum, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Detail of the Alexander Sarcophagus, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Statue of Warrior in Thorvalosen Square, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Man wearing warrior costume posing for photos during a festival in Odawara, Japan, Asia

Mongol / Persian Battle
Mongol and Persian warriors in single combat

Ants into Myrmidons
When Aegina is depopulated by a plague, king Aescus asks Zeus to turn the ants into people; they become mighty warriors, accompanying Achilles to Troy

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"Warriors: A Glimpse into History's Fierce Fighters" Jacobite Victory / 1745: Unyielding warriors celebrate a triumphant moment in the Jacobite uprising, forever etching their mark on history. DW Stadium Art - Wigan Athletic F. C: Amidst the roar of fans, modern-day warriors take to the field, displaying their strength and skill in pursuit of victory. Ancient Roman costume: Donning ancient Roman armor, these formidable warriors stood as a symbol of power and dominance throughout the vast empire. Racial / Japan / Samurai 19C: The legendary samurai warriors of 19th century Japan exemplified honor, discipline, and unwavering loyalty to their code. Viking longship carrying warriors: With sails billowing against stormy seas, fearsome Vikings embarked on daring voyages aboard their iconic longships, ready to conquer new lands. The Shield of Achilles, used in his battle with Hector: Crafted by divine hands for an epic clash between heroes, this shield embodies both protection and valor amidst the chaos of war. Africa, Zulu shield: Adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, Zulu shields served as both defense and cultural symbols for fearless African warriors defending their homelands. African warrior at ngoma Mombasa Kenya East Africa: In rhythmic harmony with drums beating passionately in the background; an African warrior showcases his ancestral heritage through dance during ngoma ceremonies in Mombasa's vibrant streets. The Zulu War - Lord Chelmsford's retreat from Isandhlwana: Amidst devastating defeat at Isandlwana battlefield during the Zulu War, Lord Chelmsford leads his retreating troops valiantly while facing insurmountable odds – a testament to resilience even amidst adversity. Ancient Greek Soldiers.