African Tribal Culture Collection

A kalungu, an African talking drum

Close-up of bushman rock paintings, Drakensberg mountain range, South Africa
DGA482281 Close-up of bushman rock paintings, Drakensberg mountain range, South Africa; (add.info.: Bushman rock paintings. Drakensberg mountain range)

Group of natives performing gorilla dance
DGA3495881 Group of natives performing gorilla dance, illustration from Savage Africa, by William Winwood Reade (1838-1875), Smith, Elder and Co edition, London

The house of the Blacks, 1862, engraving by Augustin Francois Lemaitre from travels in Senegal and Gambia
DGA502543 The house of the Blacks, 1862, engraving by Augustin Francois Lemaitre from travels in Senegal and Gambia.; (add.info.: The house of the Blacks, 1862)

Tribal chief being carried on sedan chair
DGA3492711 Tribal chief being carried on sedan chair, Africa, illustration from Im Reiche des Muata Jamwo, by Paul Pogge (1839-1884), Reimer edition, Berlin

Sudanese village, engraving from Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa
DGA1089481 Sudanese village, engraving from Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa, by Heinrich Barth (1821-1865), 1861

Wood barn door with carved reliefs, Dogon tribal art, Mali
DGA1081580 Wood barn door with carved reliefs, Dogon tribal art, Mali; Musee de l'Homme, Paris, France; (add.info.: Wood barn door with carved reliefs, Dogon tribal art)

Zoomorphic ritual mask, Cameroon
DGA912632 Zoomorphic ritual mask, Cameroon; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / G. Sioen. Please note: This photograph requires additional permission prior to use

Indigenous people near a straw, local village, Uganda
DGA482414 Indigenous people near a straw, local village, Uganda; (add.info.: Indigenous people near a straw hut in a local village. Uganda.); © NPL - DeA Picture Library / K. Muller

Human and animal figures, bushmen or san cave paintings
DGA916390 Human and animal figures, bushmen or san cave paintings, Maloti-Drakensberg Park (Unesco World Heritage List, 2000), Lesotho; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / S. Vannini

Village along the banks of the Niger
DGA1089482 Village along the banks of the Niger, engraving from Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa, by Heinrich Barth (1821-1865), 1861

Zulu men eating a meal made from millet
DGA776209 Zulu men eating a meal made from millet, photograph from the Journal des voyages magazine, 1909, Africa, 20th century; Photo © NPL - DeA Picture Library

Animal figure, bushman or san cave paintings
DGA920176 Animal figure, bushman or san cave paintings, Nswatugi Cave, Matobo Hills (Unesco World Heritage List, 2003), Zimbabwe; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / G. Sioen

Human and animal figures, bushmen or san cave paintings
DGA917414 Human and animal figures, bushmen or san cave paintings, Giant's Castle Main Caves, Maloti-Drakensberg Park (Unesco World Heritage List, 2000)

Cave paintings with figures and symbols of Dogon
DGA917340 Cave paintings with figures and symbols of Dogon, Sangha or Songo people, Bandiagara Escarpment (Unesco World Heritage List, 1989), Mali; Photo © NPL - DeA Picture Library

Neolithic arrowheads from Tassili n'Ajjer (Unesco World Heritage List, 1982), Algeria
DGA917045 Neolithic arrowheads from Tassili n'Ajjer (Unesco World Heritage List, 1982), Algeria; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / M. Fantin

Animal figures, bushman or san cave paintings
DGA919766 Animal figures, bushman or san cave paintings, Bambata Cave, Matobo Hills (Unesco World Heritage List, 2003), Zimbabwe; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / G. Sioen

Top from left, Postage stamps honoring Forest protection
DGA2582042 Top from left, Postage stamps honoring Forest protection, 1979, depicting Replanting after felling dead trees and water cycle, bottom, postage stamp honoring Local arts and crafts, 1985

Ouganga (medicine man) performing exorcism on shaman
DGA3492706 Ouganga (medicine man) performing exorcism on shaman, Central Africa, illustration from Voyages et adventures dans l'Afrique Equatoriale, by Paul Du Chaillu (1835-1903)

Traditional Vouagogo hairstyles
DGA3492686 Traditional Vouagogo hairstyles, south central Africa, engraving from travers l'Afrique: voyage de Zanzibar Benguela, by Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-1894), Hachette, Paris

Wedding procession, bride and groom being brought to parents home
DGA3492677 Wedding procession, bride and groom being brought to parents home, south central Africa

Explorer John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) introducing James August Grant (1827-1892) to sovereign's widow
DGA3492657 Explorer John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) introducing James August Grant (1827-1892) to sovereign's widow, engraving from Journal of discovery of source of Nile by John Hanning Speke

African culture (drums, lances)
DGA3675670 African culture (drums, lances, shields and tribal headdress), children's illustration, drawing; (add.info.: African culture (drums, lances, shields and tribal headdress)

The Portuguese in the Congo, 18th Century
DGA502542 The Portuguese in the Congo, 18th Century.; (add.info.: The Portuguese in the Congo, 18th Century. Artwork-location: Venice, Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (National Library)); © A

Human and animal figures, bushmen or san cave paintings
DGA916408 Human and animal figures, bushmen or san cave paintings, Maloti-Drakensberg Park (Unesco World Heritage List, 2000), Lesotho; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / S. Vannini

Animal figures (cave painting)
DGA916404 Animal figures (cave painting); Lesotho, South Africa; (add.info.: Animal figures, bushmen or san cave paintings, Maloti-Drakensberg Park (Unesco World Heritage List, 2000)

Hoofed animal, rock engraving, Adrar des Ifoghas Massif, Sahara Desert, Mali
DGA917178 Hoofed animal, rock engraving, Adrar des Ifoghas Massif, Sahara Desert, Mali; Photo © NPL - DeA Picture Library

Large huts in Makoko, Congo, engraving from Trois explorations effectuees dans l'Ouest africain 1876-1885
DGA3492699 Large huts in Makoko, Congo, engraving from Trois explorations effectuees dans l'Ouest africain 1876-1885, by Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza (1852-1905), Dreyfous edition, Paris

Announcing Emin Pasha arrival to Major Gaetano Casati (1838-1902)
DGA3492694 Announcing Emin Pasha arrival to Major Gaetano Casati (1838-1902), Sudan, engraving from In darkest Africa or, quest, rescue, and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria

Arrival of Emin Pasha and explorer Gaetano Casati (1838-1902) at Henry Morton Stanley's (1841-1904)
DGA3492675 Arrival of Emin Pasha and explorer Gaetano Casati (1838-1902) at Henry Morton Stanley's (1841-1904) camp on shores of Lake Victoria, 1888, engraving from In darkest Africa or, quest

Convening of meeting, with King Kamrasi uncle's residence in background
DGA3492661 Convening of meeting, with King Kamrasi uncle's residence in background, Ngambezi, Bunyoro kingdom, Uganda, engraving from Journal of discovery of source of Nile

Title Page from The Life and African Exploration of David Livingstone
DGA518729 Title Page from The Life and African Exploration of David Livingstone, United Kingdom 19th Century.; (add.info.: Title Page from The Life and African Exploration of David Livingstone)

Stylized mask of female face with voluminous hairstyle
DGA3934490 Stylized mask of female face with voluminous hairstyle, painted wood, Yoruba population, Africa

Pair of male and female twins (Ibeji)
DGA3934488 Pair of male and female twins (Ibeji), wood statuettes with applications of beads and amulets, Yoruba population, Africa

Zulu Kraal near Umlazi in Natal
DGA624206 Zulu Kraal near Umlazi in Natal, by George French Angas (1822-1886), lithograph, South Africa, 19th century; (add.info.: Zulu Kraal near Umlazi in Natal, by George French Angas (1822-1886)

Chohos dance, Ethiopia, engraving from a drawing by Jean Vignaud (1775-1826)
DGA777566 Chohos dance, Ethiopia, engraving from a drawing by Jean Vignaud (1775-1826), from Travel in Abyssinia, 1839-1843, by Charlemagne Theophile Lefebvre (1811-1860), Africa

Wooden masks handcrafted in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
DGA1082073 Wooden masks handcrafted in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo by African School; (add.info.: Wooden masks handcrafted in Goma)

Wood house door engraved with animal figures and geometric symbols
DGA1081558 Wood house door engraved with animal figures and geometric symbols, Baule tribal art, Ivory Coast, Africa, 20th century by African School; Musee des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie

Hunting spree, 1575, engraving from Cosmography by Andre Thevet, Africa 16th Century
DGA516768 Hunting spree, 1575, engraving from Cosmography by Andre Thevet, Africa 16th Century

Cloth made using batik technique, Togo handicrafts
DGA1082459 Cloth made using batik technique, Togo handicrafts by African School; (add.info.: Cloth made using the batik technique, Togo handicrafts.); © NPL - DeA Picture Library / C. Sappa

African scene, detail from the decoration on kabinettschrank
DGA926712 African scene, detail from the decoration on kabinettschrank, cabinet made for Charles VI in 1723 in Eger, Czech Republic, by Johannes Nicolaus Haberstumpf (active 1691-1728), Austria

Wood dance mask of the Pende tribe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
DGA1082023 Wood dance mask of the Pende tribe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo by African School; (add.info.: Wood dance mask of the Pende tribe, Kinshasa)

Traditional mask, Ivory Coast
DGA1081563 Traditional mask, Ivory Coast by African School; (add.info.: Mask shaped gold pendant which belonged to the Queen Mother, Baule tribal art, Africa, Cote d'Ivoire)

Yacoba spoon which belonged to the chief's first wife, Yacoba culture, Ivory Coast
DGA1081557 Yacoba spoon which belonged to the chief's first wife, Yacoba culture, Ivory Coast by African School; Musee des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie, Paris

Bobo helmet mask, African art, Burkina Faso
DGA1081548 Bobo helmet mask, African art, Burkina Faso by African School; Musee des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bobo helmet mask, African art)

Wood mask with shell decorations
DGA1081541 Wood mask with shell decorations, Bakuba (Kuba) people, African art, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa by African School; Rietberg Museum, Zurich

Wood kifwebe dance mask, African art, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
DGA1081532 Wood kifwebe dance mask, African art, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood kifwebe dance mask, African art)

Cloth made using batik technique, Togo handicrafts
DGA1082456 Cloth made using batik technique, Togo handicrafts by African School; (add.info.: Cloth made using the batik technique, Togo handicrafts.); © NPL - DeA Picture Library / C. Sappa

Rhinoceros hunting scene, Ethiopia
DGA3492702 Rhinoceros hunting scene, Ethiopia, illustration from Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia, Samuel White Baker (1821-1893), London, 1871 by Baker

Chitapangwa receiving David Livingstone in his village
DGA3492681 Chitapangwa receiving David Livingstone in his village, Central Africa, engraving from Last Journals of David Livingstone, by David Livingstone (1813-1873), London, 1874 by Livingstone

David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley in Magala
DGA3492683 David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley in Magala, Urundi, Central Africa, engraving from How I found Livingstone: travels, adventures and discoveries in Central Africa by Stanley

Commoro, chief of Latuka tribe
DGA3492701 Commoro, chief of Latuka tribe, with spear and shield, Sudan, illustration from Albert N'yanza: great basin of Nile, and explorations of Nile sources

Wooden masks handcrafted in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
DGA1082074 Wooden masks handcrafted in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo by African School; (add.info.: Wooden masks handcrafted in Goma)

Traditional mask, Ivory Coast
DGA1081531 Traditional mask, Ivory Coast by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood dance mask with polychrome decorations, Wobe people, African art, Cote d'Ivoire)

Wood sculpture depicting magical dog, African art, Congo
DGA1081581 Wood sculpture depicting magical dog, African art, Congo by African School; Musee des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie, Paris

Close-up of prehistoric paintings, Tenere Desert, Niger
DGA482204 Close-up of prehistoric paintings, Tenere Desert, Niger; (add.info.: Prehistoric paintings. Tenere Desert, Niger); Photo © NPL - DeA Picture Library

Blacksmith's furnace, Cameroon handicrafts
DGA1082473 Blacksmith's furnace, Cameroon handicrafts; (add.info.: Blacksmith's furnace, Cameroon handicrafts.); © NPL - DeA Picture Library / C. Sappa

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of African Tribal Culture" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of African tribal culture, where ancient traditions and customs continue to thrive. From the rhythmic beats of a kalungu, an African talking drum, to the awe-inspiring sight of Maasai tribespeople admiring the crystal turquoise sea on a palm-fringed beach in Zanzibar, Tanzania – every aspect is a testament to their deep-rooted heritage. Delve into history as you encounter cave paintings depicting human figures and wild animals, offering glimpses into the lives led by our ancestors. These captivating artworks transport us back in time and remind us of our shared origins. Verney Lovett Cameron's remarkable journey echoes through time – his exploration across Africa unveiled hidden treasures and shed light on diverse tribal communities. His legacy serves as a reminder that curiosity and respect can bridge cultural gaps. Witnessing handcrafted cloth by the Senoufo tribe in Fakaha village, Cote d'Ivoire reveals their exceptional artistic skills passed down through generations. Each intricate pattern tells stories woven with pride and creativity. African tribal culture celebrates harmony between humans and nature. Cave paintings showcasing archers alongside dogs and hoofed animals exemplify this profound connection – one that has shaped their way of life for centuries. As we immerse ourselves in these rich traditions, let us embrace diversity while cherishing our shared humanity. The beauty lies not only in these individual elements but also in how they interweave to create an extraordinary tapestry known as African tribal culture.