Kraal Collection

Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Pampoen-Kraal (Durbanville), West Cape, South Africa
FLO4722870 Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Pampoen-Kraal (Durbanville), West Cape, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Narina, a young Gonaqua woman in the Kok's Kraal area of the Eastern Cape
FLO4722710 Narina, a young Gonaqua woman in the Kok's Kraal area of the Eastern Cape. English explorer Francois Le Vailllant became infatuated with Her.from Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864. Engraving of a photograph '...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant kraal, with the "grand stand"..., 1864
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant kraal, with the "grand stand" for the English visitors, 1864

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Pavol Stranak

A Kafir Kraal; A Few Words about Natal and Zululand, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A Kafir Kraal; A Few Words about Natal and Zululand, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Zulu Village; A Few Words about Natal and Zululand, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Zulu Village; A Few Words about Natal and Zululand, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The kraal of Captain Coba (or Kobé), a chief of the Gqunukhwebe, 1777. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
The kraal of "Captain" Coba (or Kobe), a chief of the Gqunukhwebe, 1777

Kraal of Chaka, the Zulu Chief, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Kraal of Chaka, the Zulu Chief, 1857. View in South Africa, from a sketch by Mr. James B. West, of...the Kraal of Chaka, the chief of the Zulus

Village of the Tswana or Batswana (Bechuana), South Africa. Circular hut, kraal, reed fence and cattle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Africa Zulu Kraal near Amajuba Hill pre-1900

The March to Ulundi The occupation of a Military Kraal by British troops Date: 1879

The Young Princes on their Cruise, Notes at an Elephant Kraal near Awisawella, Ceylon (engraving)
1060633 The Young Princes on their Cruise, Notes at an Elephant Kraal near Awisawella, Ceylon (engraving) by English School

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Transkye, South Africa. Scenic lake in the transkye Date: 19/02/2005

Inside a Kaffir kraal, from MacMillan school posters, c. 1950-60s (litho)
3709110 Inside a Kaffir kraal, from MacMillan school posters, c.1950-60s (litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

Zulu warriors (colour photo)
5232575 Zulu warriors (colour photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zulu warriors)

Hottentot "Kraal"(engraving)
961863 Hottentot " Kraal" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hottentot " Kraal")

Death of the Prince Imperial (engraving)
1099977 Death of the Prince Imperial (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Prince Imperial)

The Zulu War, the march to Ulundi, occupation of a military kraal by British troops (engraving)
3115203 The Zulu War, the march to Ulundi, occupation of a military kraal by British troops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Scenes in South Africa, 1820
View of the Cape of Good Hope 46, Khoikhoi people with oxen and wagons 47, and Griqua people crossing a river 48. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

Khoikhoi people in kross sheepskin capes and aprons outside a hut 49, kraal or village of huts 50
6337771 Khoikhoi people in kross sheepskin capes and aprons outside a hut 49, kraal or village of huts 50, and ostrich hunting 51 by English School

Making Mats in Zululand, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701571 Making Mats in Zululand, c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; South African, out of copyright

Narina, a young Gonaqua woman in the Kok s
Narina, a young Gonaqua woman in the Koks Kraal area of the Eastern Cape. French explorer Francois Le Vailllant became infatuated with her

The city of Lataku (Kuruman), South Africa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843

Kraal honey thorn, Lycium afrum. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Mlle. Brenet after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et Arbustes

A native Kraal (colour photo)
2816115 A native Kraal (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A native Kraal. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Our Special Artists Adventures in Zululand (engraving)
1099818 Our Special Artists Adventures in Zululand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Special Artists Adventures in Zululand)

The Rising in Rhodesia, with Colonel Pagets Column (litho)
1051017 The Rising in Rhodesia, with Colonel Pagets Column (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia, with Colonel Pagets Column)

A Boosh-Wannah Hut, plate 7 from African Scenery and Animals
STC89002 A Boosh-Wannah Hut, plate 7 from African Scenery and Animals, engraved by the artist, 1804 (aquatint) by Daniell, Samuel (1775-1811); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Rising in Rhodesia, Mounted Infantry attacking a Kraal in the Selundi Range (engraving)
1051134 The Rising in Rhodesia, Mounted Infantry attacking a Kraal in the Selundi Range (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia)

The Young Princes on their Cruise, Charge of Wild Elephants during a Kraal at Labugankande, Ceylon (engraving)
1060626 The Young Princes on their Cruise, Charge of Wild Elephants during a Kraal at Labugankande, Ceylon (engraving) by English School

The Kaffir War, Sketches in Cape Colony, the Transvaal, and on the Zulu Border (engraving)
1050036 The Kaffir War, Sketches in Cape Colony, the Transvaal, and on the Zulu Border (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kaffir War)

The Zulu War, Advance of the British Troops on Ulundi, the Kings Kraal in the Distance (engraving)
1099979 The Zulu War, Advance of the British Troops on Ulundi, the Kings Kraal in the Distance (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Sketches in Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving)
1594815 Sketches in Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Bechuanaland, South Africa)

An Elephant Kraal arranged for the Czarewitch, Near Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1062384 An Elephant Kraal arranged for the Czarewitch, Near Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Matabele War, view of Buluwayo, showing the stockade of Lobengulas kraal in the distance (engraving)
973438 The Matabele War, view of Buluwayo, showing the stockade of Lobengulas kraal in the distance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Matabele War)

The End of the Zulu War (engraving)
1099789 The End of the Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the Zulu War)

A Korah Hottentot Village on the Left Bank of the Orange River
NP89000 A Korah Hottentot Village on the Left Bank of the Orange River, plate 1 from African Scenery and Animals, engraved by the artist, 1804 (aquatint) by Daniell

The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa, an Indaba held at the Kraal of the Chief Sipolilo by Captain Peake
1628817 The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa, an Indaba held at the Kraal of the Chief Sipolilo by Captain Peake, 65th Imperial Yeomanry, in the North Lo Majunda District (litho) by Woodville

Before the Kraal, a Herd of Wild Elephants in the Jungle (b / w photo)
3652885 Before the Kraal, a Herd of Wild Elephants in the Jungle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Kraal)

The Zulu War, Cetewayos New Kraal, "Maizeganya, "near Ulundi (engraving)
1058934 The Zulu War, Cetewayos New Kraal, " Maizeganya, " near Ulundi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, Cetewayos New Kraal)

The Zulu War (engraving)
1058744 The Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War. Illustration for The Graphic)

A Kaffir Kraal in the Transvaal, 1900. Creator: George Washington Wilson
A Kaffir Kraal in the Transvaal, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

South African Transvaal Exhibition in Berlin, featuring a recreated village (kraal). Date: 1897

A Kafir Kraal - Zululand, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A Kafir Kraal - Zululand, early 20th century. View of a Zulu kraal (enclosure for cattle within a settlement or village) in South Africa

Zulu kraal at Umlazi with huts and screens, 1849. Artist: George French Angas
Zulu kraal at Umlazi with huts and screens, 1849. Plate 21 from The Kafirs Illustrated by George French Angas

Zulu Kraal near Umlazi, Natal, 1849. Artist: George French Angas
Zulu Kraal near Umlazi, Natal, 1849. Plate 27 from The Kafirs Illustrated, 1849

Major Marter and his men guarding Cetewayo in the native Kraal, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

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"Exploring the Rich History of Kraals in Africa: From Zulu Strongholds to British Occupations" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of kraals, traditional African settlements that played a significant role in shaping history. One such kraal was located near Amajuba Hill, serving as a stronghold for the Zulu people before 1900. The echoes of their vibrant culture still resonate within its walls. In 1879, during "The March to Ulundi, " British troops occupied a military kraal, marking a pivotal moment in South Africa's colonial past. This event forever altered the dynamics between colonizers and indigenous communities. Lobengula's Kraal stands as another testament to the power and influence these settlements held. Situated in South Africa, it served as a symbol of authority and leadership under Lobengula's reign. Venturing beyond African borders, we find ourselves at an elephant kraal near Awisawella, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, notes were taken during an extraordinary cruise by young princes who marveled at this unique spectacle etched into memory through engravings. Delving deeper into historical imagery, we encounter scenes from MacMillan school posters dating back to the mid-20th century. These vivid lithographs depict life inside a Kaffir kraal—a glimpse into everyday existence for indigenous communities during that era. Zulu warriors emerge from colorized photographs like fierce guardians protecting their ancestral lands. Their bravery and resilience are eternally captured within each frame. Traveling further back through time reveals an engraving depicting Hottentot "Kraals. " This artwork sheds light on early encounters between European explorers and native populations—an intricate tapestry woven with cultural exchange and conflict alike. Tragedy strikes when we stumble upon another engraving—the death of Prince Imperial—underscoring how even powerful figures can fall victim to the tumultuous events surrounding kraals.