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Zanzibar Collection (page 7)

Zanzibar, a captivating island nestled in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa, is a true gem of Africa's rich cultural tapestry

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Swahili woman, Zanzibar peninsula, Tanzania, East Africa

Swahili woman, Zanzibar peninsula, Tanzania, East Africa
Young Swahili woman of the Zanzibar peninsula, Tanzania (then part of the British Empire), East Africa. A convert from Islam to Christianity. Date: 1922

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Woman of Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa

Woman of Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa
Woman of Zanzibar in traditional costume and mask (barakoa), Tanzania (then part of the British Empire), East Africa. Date: 1922

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Sketches in Zanzibar (engraving)

Sketches in Zanzibar (engraving)
1626319 Sketches in Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Zanzibar. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 March 1889)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: The Beach at Zanzibar (b / w photo)

The Beach at Zanzibar (b / w photo)
1628344 The Beach at Zanzibar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beach at Zanzibar)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Outside the Mission House at Zanzibar (engraving)

Outside the Mission House at Zanzibar (engraving)
1595983 Outside the Mission House at Zanzibar (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outside the Mission House at Zanzibar)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Zanzibar after the Bombardment (b / w photo)

Zanzibar after the Bombardment (b / w photo)
1051341 Zanzibar after the Bombardment (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zanzibar after the Bombardment)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Mr H M Stanleys Arrival at Zanzibar, addressing the Officers

Mr H M Stanleys Arrival at Zanzibar, addressing the Officers and Men of HMS "Tarquoise"after Church Service
1047021 Mr H M Stanleys Arrival at Zanzibar, addressing the Officers and Men of HMS " Tarquoise" after Church Service (engraving) by English School

Background imageZanzibar Collection: The Livingstone Expedition (engraving)

The Livingstone Expedition (engraving)
1057862 The Livingstone Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Livingstone Expedition)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Zanzibar before the Bombardment, the Late Hamid Bin Thwain blessing the People (litho)

Zanzibar before the Bombardment, the Late Hamid Bin Thwain blessing the People (litho)
1050952 Zanzibar before the Bombardment, the Late Hamid Bin Thwain blessing the People (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Zanzibar (engraving)

Zanzibar (engraving)
1626318 Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zanzibar. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 March 1889)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Fabrication de la biere dans le Zanguebar (engraving)

Fabrication de la biere dans le Zanguebar (engraving)
3635689 Fabrication de la biere dans le Zanguebar (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabrication de la biere dans le Zanguebar)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Forgerons de l Hunyamonezi, dans le Zanguebar (engraving)

Forgerons de l Hunyamonezi, dans le Zanguebar (engraving)
3635688 Forgerons de l Hunyamonezi, dans le Zanguebar (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forgerons de l Hunyamonezi, dans le Zanguebar)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Monarchs of the World (coloured engraving)

Monarchs of the World (coloured engraving)
5998773 Monarchs of the World (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monarchs of the World)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: View of the city of Zanzibar in Africa. On the left, the French consulate

View of the city of Zanzibar in Africa. On the left, the French consulate
XEE4181140 View of the city of Zanzibar in Africa. On the left, the French consulate. On the right, the sultans palace and the arsenal. Engraving in " The Universe illustrious", 1875

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Zanzibar - Alphabet des armoiries et pavillons vers 1880 (Coat of Arms Flags)

Zanzibar - Alphabet des armoiries et pavillons vers 1880 (Coat of Arms Flags)
DUV4215928 Zanzibar - Alphabet des armoiries et pavillons vers 1880 (Coat of Arms Flags) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar, (oil on canvas)

The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar, (oil on canvas)
828331 The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar, (oil on canvas) by Randall, Maurice (fl.1899-1919); 74.9x101.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar. Maurice Randall (active 1899-1919)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: A Cruise in the 'Lancashire Witch, ', I, Wami River, Zanzibar (engraving)

A Cruise in the "Lancashire Witch, ", I, Wami River, Zanzibar (engraving)
1054756 A Cruise in the " Lancashire Witch, ", I, Wami River, Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Mr H M Stanleys Return to Civilisation (engraving)

Mr H M Stanleys Return to Civilisation (engraving)
1047044 Mr H M Stanleys Return to Civilisation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr H M Stanleys Return to Civilisation)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Zanzibar after the Bombardment (b / w photo)

Zanzibar after the Bombardment (b / w photo)
1051066 Zanzibar after the Bombardment (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zanzibar after the Bombardment)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Personal Attendants of the Late Dr Livingstone (engraving)

Personal Attendants of the Late Dr Livingstone (engraving)
1058594 Personal Attendants of the Late Dr Livingstone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Personal Attendants of the Late Dr Livingstone)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Christianity and Commerce in Central Africa (engraving)

Christianity and Commerce in Central Africa (engraving)
1062242 Christianity and Commerce in Central Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christianity and Commerce in Central Africa)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Shangany, the European Quarter of Zanzibar (engraving)

Shangany, the European Quarter of Zanzibar (engraving)
1099107 Shangany, the European Quarter of Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shangany, the European Quarter of Zanzibar)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Livingstones House at Zanzibar (engraving)

Livingstones House at Zanzibar (engraving)
663940 Livingstones House at Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Livingstones House at Zanzibar)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Regatta at Zanzibar, Sailing Pinnace Race, rounding HMS Brisk (engraving)

Regatta at Zanzibar, Sailing Pinnace Race, rounding HMS Brisk (engraving)
1626856 Regatta at Zanzibar, Sailing Pinnace Race, rounding HMS Brisk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regatta at Zanzibar, Sailing Pinnace Race)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: The Island and Town of Zanzibar, opposite the East Coast of Africa (engraving)

The Island and Town of Zanzibar, opposite the East Coast of Africa (engraving)
1626169 The Island and Town of Zanzibar, opposite the East Coast of Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Island and Town of Zanzibar)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Africa, Zanzibar (engraving)

Africa, Zanzibar (engraving)
2786834 Africa, Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Africa, Zanzibar. Illustration for Chatterbox (1881)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Zanzibar (engraving)

Zanzibar (engraving)
965229 Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zanzibar. Illustration for Conquests of the Cross)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: HMS 'Rifleman'and 'Nassau'bombarding the Fort of Mombaza, Zanzibar (engraving)

HMS "Rifleman"and "Nassau"bombarding the Fort of Mombaza, Zanzibar (engraving)
1053463 HMS " Rifleman" and " Nassau" bombarding the Fort of Mombaza, Zanzibar (engraving) by English School

Background imageZanzibar Collection: David Livingstones house, Zanzibar (colour litho)

David Livingstones house, Zanzibar (colour litho)
3093989 David Livingstones house, Zanzibar (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Livingstones house, Zanzibar)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Sultanate of Zanzibar - Ouissam al-Hamoudieh: 1st class insignia (grand cross)

Sultanate of Zanzibar - Ouissam al-Hamoudieh: 1st class insignia (grand cross)
LRI4631971 Sultanate of Zanzibar - Ouissam al-Hamoudieh: 1st class insignia (grand cross), late 19th century by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Zanzibar (engraving)

Zanzibar (engraving)
2789120 Zanzibar (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zanzibar. Zanzibar Vu De La Mer. Zanzibar Vu Du Consulat Anglais)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Fight between Sea-Serpent and Sperm Whale (engraving)

Fight between Sea-Serpent and Sperm Whale (engraving)
1621439 Fight between Sea-Serpent and Sperm Whale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fight between Sea-Serpent and Sperm Whale)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: The Place du Marche in Zanzibar in the 19th century in the 'Youth Journal'

The Place du Marche in Zanzibar in the 19th century in the "Youth Journal"
XEE4133284 The Place du Marche in Zanzibar in the 19th century in the " Youth Journal" of 1888. by Unknown Artist

Background imageZanzibar Collection: The Crisis at Zanzibar, British War-Ships engaged in the Bombardment of the Sultans Palace (litho)

The Crisis at Zanzibar, British War-Ships engaged in the Bombardment of the Sultans Palace (litho)
1606198 The Crisis at Zanzibar, British War-Ships engaged in the Bombardment of the Sultans Palace (litho) by Jane, Fred T

Background imageZanzibar Collection: The British and American Consulates, Zanzibar (engraving)

The British and American Consulates, Zanzibar (engraving)
5212860 The British and American Consulates, Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British and American Consulates, Zanzibar)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles

The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles
3697392 The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles, Our Allies in the Colonies (colour litho) by English School

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Mr H M Stanleys Expedition for the Relief of Emin Pasha (engraving)

Mr H M Stanleys Expedition for the Relief of Emin Pasha (engraving)
1050449 Mr H M Stanleys Expedition for the Relief of Emin Pasha (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: The Fighting in Zanzibar, the British Camp at Gonjora during the Attack (litho)

The Fighting in Zanzibar, the British Camp at Gonjora during the Attack (litho)
1056412 The Fighting in Zanzibar, the British Camp at Gonjora during the Attack (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting in Zanzibar)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Practical Civilising Work in Central Africa (engraving)

Practical Civilising Work in Central Africa (engraving)
1047380 Practical Civilising Work in Central Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Practical Civilising Work in Central Africa)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Falls of the Felou (engraving)

Falls of the Felou (engraving)
1092576 Falls of the Felou (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falls of the Felou)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Z1

Z1
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Background imageZanzibar Collection: Fish market in Zanzibar

Fish market in Zanzibar
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Background imageZanzibar Collection: In the streets of Zanzibar

In the streets of Zanzibar
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Fishers in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Fishers in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Dan Mirica

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Low tide

Low tide
Anca Milushev

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Masai cattle on Zanzibar beach

Masai cattle on Zanzibar beach
Jeffrey C. Sink

Background imageZanzibar Collection: An evening in Stone Town

An evening in Stone Town
Michel Guyot

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Zanzibar whip coral shrimp

Zanzibar whip coral shrimp
Une crevette de Zanzibar sur son corail fouet. De jour, elle a une tout autre allure. Mais de nuit, les pigments blancs se rA©tractent dans les chromatophores au crA©puscule et se




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Zanzibar, a captivating island nestled in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa, is a true gem of Africa's rich cultural tapestry. From the vibrant Masai tribesman strolling along Bwejuu Beach to the iconic Rock Restaurant that stands majestically amidst turquoise waters, it offers an enchanting blend of natural beauty and historical wonders. As you wander through Stone Town, you'll be captivated by its traditional Arab dhows gracefully sailing across the horizon. The intricate carvings on wooden doors tell tales of centuries past while the Palace of Wonders stands as a testament to Zanzibar's regal history. Immerse yourself in local life at Zanzibar City where fish and nut vendors tempt your taste buds with their fresh catches. Don't miss out on witnessing the grandeur of large ivory tusks that symbolize Zanzibar's rich heritage. Art lovers will find solace in Tingatinga paintings created by talented local artists who beautifully capture the essence of this African paradise. And for those seeking adventure, Vasco di Gamas Fort awaits with its towering presence overlooking pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. Take a moment to observe fishermen skillfully casting their nets on Kendwa Beach or witness an outrigger canoe gliding effortlessly across the Indian Ocean near Jambiani. These scenes epitomize Zanzibar's deep connection with nature and its reliance on fishing as a way of life. Zanzibar truly embodies everything one could dream about when envisioning an idyllic tropical getaway - from stunning landscapes to diverse cultures steeped in history. So pack your bags and embark on an unforgettable journey to this magical island where every corner reveals another breathtaking sight waiting to be discovered.