African Collection (page 3)

Shanty town, Nigeria
Shanty town. Photographed on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, Nigeria

Richat Structure, satellite image. North is at top. Desert sands are pale yellow/white (top left and lower right), while less sandy, rocky areas are green, and volcanic rocks are blue

EGYPT: GODDESS BASTET. The Gayer-Anderson cat, representing the Egyptian goddess Bastet. Bronze, after 30 B. C
EGYPT: GODDESS BASTET. The Gayer-Anderson cat, representing the Egyptian goddess Bastet. Bronze, after 30 B.C

African quagga, an extinct equine
Quagga in the London Zoo, now extinct, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

White men bringing cleanliness to native cultures, 1890s
" White mans burden" is to teach cleanliness, described in a Pears Soap ad, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Young Zulu chief in South Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Zulu mother and child by their hut, Natal, South Africa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Zulu fishermen at work, Natal, South Africa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dr Livingstones African servants, 1800s
Chuma and Susi, David Livingstones loyal African servants, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Map of equatorial Africa as known in the 1870s. Printed color lithograph, 19th century

Vasco da Gamas route around Africa, 1400s
Africa as known after Vasco da Gamas discoveries, from map of Juan de la Cosa, 1500. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Africa, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top

King cheetah coat. The king cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has a different coat pattern to most other cheetahs, despite being of the same species

Child of Mundari tribe
Svetlin Yosifov

Saint Maurice, ca. 1520-25. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Saint Maurice, ca. 1520-25

Milt Jackson, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 1997. Creator: Brian Foskett
Milt Jackson, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 1997

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Hwange National Park is located to the west of Zimbabwe, named after a local Nhanzwa chief, it is the largest park in Zimbabwe filling an area of about 14 650 square km just one hour south of

Zulu warriors, Southern Africa, c1875. Group portrait of Zulu warriors outside a thatched hut

A Zulu chief, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Two Mashona tribeswomen pounding maize and millet, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World Photos
Two Mashona tribeswomen pounding maize and millet, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Greater Kudu -Tragelaphus strepsiceros- at Addo Elephant Park, South Africa

Warthog -Phacochoerus africanus- at Addo Elephant Park, South Africa

Flag of Zambia

SUDAN: CRICKET, 1899. Peace in the Soudan: the first cricket match ever played at Khartoum. Illustration, 1899

SUDAN: ATBARA BATTLE, 1898. British forces, under the command of Horatio Herbert Kitchener, battling the Khalifas army of dervishes at the Battle of Atbara in the Sudan, 8 April 1898

DUCHESS OF PORTSMOUTH (1649-1734). Louise Renee de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth. French mistress of King Charles II of England. Oil on canvas, 1682, by Pierre Mignard

CETSHWAYO (1826-1884). Last Zulu King

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1815-1941) lst Viscount Baden-Powell. English soldier: defender of Mafeking in 2nd Boer War (1899-1900)

Homo sp. skulls C016 / 5933
Side views of Homo erectus (Sangiran), H. heidelbergensis (Broken Hill), H. neanderthalensis, (La Ferrassie) and H. sapiens (Polynesia) skulls. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Olduvai Gorge landscape, Tanzania C015 / 6429
Olduvai Gorge landscape, Tanzania. This gorge (also called Oldupai Gorge) is famous for the fossils discovered here of extinct hominins that form part of the human evolutionary tree

"The Man Who Would Be King"being filmed on location in Marrakech, Morocco
" The Man Who Would Be King" being filmed on location in Marrakech, Morocco. Starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine. January 1975 75-00483A-001

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) herd with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, Kenya, Amboseli National Park

Corkscrews, Franschhoek, Western Cape

Milt Jackson, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1994. Creator: Brian Foskett
Milt Jackson, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1994

Mount Nyiragongo Volcano, Kibati, Virunga National Park, Parq National des Virunga, Democratic Republic of Congo
This is a burn scar from a previous eruption of Mount Nyiragongo Volcano, Kibati, Virunga National Park, Parq National des Virunga, Democratic Republic of Congo

Inscription on the monument to David Livingstone, Zambia, Africa, late 19th or early 20th century. Scottish missionary and explorer Livingstone (1813-1873)

Coconut palms -Cocos nucifera- on the beach of Anse La Passe, Silhouette Island, Seychelles, Africa, Indian Ocean

Anse Bazarca, Pointe Police and Police Bay, Southern Mahe, Mahe, Seychelles, Africa, Indian Ocean

Close up of sculpture on Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt

West African Potto (Perodicticus potto potto) adult, climbing on branch at night, Ankasa Reserve, Ghana, February

Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) adult, foraging beside carrion in desert, Morocco, November

Billie Holiday (1915-1959, born Eleanora Fagan) African American jazz singer and songwriter

Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) silverback adult male, standing on grass, Durrell Wildlife Park (Jersey Zoo)

Guenthers Dik-dik (Madoqua guentheri) adult male, with elongated snout, standing in dry savannah, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya, August

Mountain gorillas C014 / 0994
Mountain gorilla. Baby mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) playing in a forest, with the male silverback behind. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of

Mountain gorilla C014 / 0983
Mountain gorilla. Silverback male mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) sitting in a forest. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between

Greater kudu, Zimbabwe C016 / 2366
Greater kudu. Male greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) on a mound. This woodland antelope is found throughout eastern and southern Africa. Photographed at Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Callithrix Monkey (Cercopithecus sabaeus) adult, scratching arm, Western Division, Gambia, march

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"A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of Africa: From Ancient Art to Modern Marvels" Step back in time with Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154, where Africa takes center stage as a land of mystery and wonder. Explore Egypt's Coptic art, marveling at the intricate painting on wood depicting Christ and Abbot Mena, dating back to the 7th century A. D. Witness the incredible power of continental drift over 250 million years, shaping Africa's diverse landscapes and creating its breathtaking natural wonders. Journey through history with the British Empire world map from the 19th century, showcasing Africa's pivotal role in global affairs. Delve into ancient Palestine as you study a map detailing the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. Admire a stunning Moroccan wall feature from the 19th century that reflects Africa's rich cultural heritage. Discover Ottoman influence through Orteliuss' map from 1570, highlighting their vast empire that stretched across continents. Immerse yourself in African-American culture by celebrating Scott Joplin, an iconic pianist and composer who revolutionized music during his time. Encounter Lycaon pictus, a majestic canid found exclusively in African savannas and lightly wooded areas - a symbol of resilience amidst changing landscapes. Unearth Laetoli fossil footprints that provide evidence of our human ancestors walking on African soil millions of years ago. Finally, explore Oronce Fines' world map from 1531 which showcases Africa as an integral part of global exploration during this era. And lastly but not leastly delve into South Africa’s history with Cape Colony being depicted on an intriguing historical map. Africa is more than just a continent; it is an extraordinary tapestry woven together by centuries-old cultures, geological transformations, artistic masterpieces, musical legacies, and remarkable biodiversity. Let us celebrate this vibrant land that continues to captivate our hearts and minds.