Black Africans Collection

Domenos, Abyssinian of Tigrai, 1894 (print on double-weight paper)
3563062 Domenos, Abyssinian of Tigrai, 1894 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Eritrea 1894-1899 Photographer: Aichelburg); Alinari Archives, Florence

Choir formed by the Zulus in ethnic costumes
3575990 Choir formed by the Zulus in ethnic costumes; (add.info.: Great Britain 1885-1895 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The image shows a lady feeding her child. The lady from Khrumiria, Tunisia
3568840 The image shows a lady feeding her child. The lady from Khrumiria, Tunisia, wears a dress open over the arms and she is barefooted

Waist shot of a young African woman, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3567080 Waist shot of a young African woman, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Africa 1880 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of head nurse Amadi Coumba in the Bayal mission, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566956 Portrait of head nurse Amadi Coumba in the Bayal mission, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Africa 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

African player of the "valyha", 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566952 African player of the "valyha", 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Africa 1880 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Ixavana, head of the Sakalave Tribe, with the young king Kamany, 1902 (print on double-weight paper)
3562479 Ixavana, head of the Sakalave Tribe, with the young king Kamany, 1902 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Tsimanandrafozana)

Woman in mourning dress, 1902 (print on double-weight paper)
3562478 Woman in mourning dress, 1902 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1902 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a young African warrior, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3567081 Portrait of a young African warrior, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Africa 1880 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The image shows an old Tunisian bearded man; he wears a cap and a dark dress, 1870 (print on double-weight paper)
3568844 The image shows an old Tunisian bearded man; he wears a cap and a dark dress, 1870 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tunisia 1870 - 1890 Photographer)

The images shows an old Tunisian bearded man, sitting on a bench; he wears knee-length trousers and a turban
3568842 The images shows an old Tunisian bearded man, sitting on a bench; he wears knee-length trousers and a turban, 1870 (photograph); (add.info.: Tunisia 1870 - 1890 Photographer)

Portrait of two young Egyptians, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3567129 Portrait of two young Egyptians, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence

The modern police of Madagascar, 1894 (print on double-weight paper)
3566961 The modern police of Madagascar, 1894 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1894 Photographer: Catat, Louis); Alinari Archives, Florence

"Old Style" police in Madagascar, 1892 (print on double-weight paper)
3566959 "Old Style" police in Madagascar, 1892 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1892 ca. Photographer: Catat, Louis); Alinari Archives, Florence

A passenger on the ship, "Ville di Maranhas", 1893 (print on double-weight paper)
3566958 A passenger on the ship, "Ville di Maranhas", 1893 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Africa 1893 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The President of Boer Republic Paul Kruger, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3566866 The President of Boer Republic Paul Kruger, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: South Africa 1900 ca. Photographer: Barnett Rodney); Alinari Archives, Florence

The image shows two young coloured ladies. The young ladies wear a wide-striped dress, up to the head
3568838 The image shows two young coloured ladies. The young ladies wear a wide-striped dress, up to the head, forming a turban

Portrait of Masai warrior, at Arusha village in Tanzania, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper)
3563488 Portrait of Masai warrior, at Arusha village in Tanzania, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Arusha)

Arab barber in his shop, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566945 Arab barber in his shop, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Saudi Arabia, Asia 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence

Date picking in Egypt, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566944 Date picking in Egypt, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence

Young Africans of Guinea in the "Jarden d'Acclimatation" in the ethnological section of the International
3566530 Young Africans of Guinea in the "Jarden d'Acclimatation" in the ethnological section of the International Exhibition in Paris

Portrait of two young African women, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566964 Portrait of two young African women, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: West Coast, Africa 1880 ca. Photographer: Noal, Freres); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of some African youths, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566963 Portrait of some African youths, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: West Coast, Africa 1880 ca. Photographer: Noal, Freres); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of an African woman, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)
3566953 Portrait of an African woman, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Zanzibar, Africa 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Domestic workers, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3566858 Domestic workers, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Pineapple merchant, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3566857 Pineapple merchant, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of two smiling young women, in traditional dress, from Stone Town on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania
3569000 Portrait of two smiling young women, in traditional dress, from Stone Town on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tanzania, island of Zanzibar)

Half-length portrait of an Algerian from the province of Orano, 1870 (print on double-weight paper)
3568845 Half-length portrait of an Algerian from the province of Orano, 1870 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Algeria 1870 - 1890 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

The image portrays a young Tunisian bearded man, wrapped up in a mantle, 1870 (print on double-weight paper)
3568843 The image portrays a young Tunisian bearded man, wrapped up in a mantle, 1870 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tunisia 1870 - 1890 Photographer)

The image shows a man from Khrumiria, Tunisia. The young man wears a traditional dress and is armed with a rifle
3568841 The image shows a man from Khrumiria, Tunisia. The young man wears a traditional dress and is armed with a rifle, a pistol and a dagger

Two egyptians praying, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3570148 Two egyptians praying, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence

Full-length portrait of a young sudanese seated on a cage. The young man is playing a string instrument
3571029 Full-length portrait of a young sudanese seated on a cage. The young man is playing a string instrument. Next to him a man leaning on a staff seems to be dancing

Water bearers, Cairo, Egypt, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)
3575964 Water bearers, Cairo, Egypt, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Cairo, Egypt 1890 ca. Photographer: Sebah, Pascal); Alinari Archives, Florence

Arab female singer in Cairo, Egypt, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3568424 Arab female singer in Cairo, Egypt, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Cairo, Egypt 1880 ca. Photographer: Bechard, Henri); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portait of an African warrior, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3567079 Portait of an African warrior, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Africa 1880 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

African prisoners of Madagascar, 1892 (print on double-weight paper)
3566960 African prisoners of Madagascar, 1892 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1892 ca. Photographer: Blion, Louis); Alinari Archives, Florence

Photograph of two young African girls, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566957 Photograph of two young African girls, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Africa 1880 ca. Photographer: Massaux); Alinari Archives, Florence

An Egyptian theologian writes while seated in a doorway, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566938 An Egyptian theologian writes while seated in a doorway, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of an Egyptian theologian reading, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566935 Portrait of an Egyptian theologian reading, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Young Madagascar couple, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3566859 Young Madagascar couple, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Tacle (Abyssinian woman), 1894 (print on double-weight paper)
3563061 Tacle (Abyssinian woman), 1894 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Eritrea 1894-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Two Masai women in the Namanga forest in Kenya, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper)
3563486 Two Masai women in the Namanga forest in Kenya, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Kenya, Namanga forest)

Portrait of two Masai warriors at Arusha village in Tanzania, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper)
3563489 Portrait of two Masai warriors at Arusha village in Tanzania, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Arusha)

Tam-tam players, 1902 (print on double-weight paper)
3562477 Tam-tam players, 1902 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Farafangana, Africa 1902 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

African boy near a train at Notwani station, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper)
3563452 African boy near a train at Notwani station, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Notwani, South Africa 1920 - 1940 ca)

Algeria, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3568861 Algeria, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Algeria 1900 ca. Photographer: Frechon, Emile); Alinari Archives, Florence

Egypt, lunch outside, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3567136 Egypt, lunch outside, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a vendor of various objects in Port-Said, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3567128 Portrait of a vendor of various objects in Port-Said, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Port-Said, Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca)

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Tapestry of Black Africans: From Saints to Fishermen" Tomb of a saintly man honored by the local fishermen - Gesira Island, Somalia. Witnessing the vibrant fishing community on the beach of Kayar, Senegal. Unloading their bountiful catch on the sandy shores of Kayar, Senegal. The mesmerizing melodies of a griot accompanying a fisherman's song on Gore Island, Senegal. A glimpse into village life in Nigeria's desert as we encounter a condemned soul seeking solace. Marveling at Timbuktu's architectural wonder - the majestic Mosque made entirely from mud in Niger. A Bajuni fisherman gracefully navigating his sail along Kenya and Somalia's captivating coastline. Brave elephant hunters embarking on an exhilarating adventure in Dancalia region. Courageous lion hunters showcasing their skills amidst Dancalia's untamed wilderness. Embracing the nomadic lifestyle that defines Dancalia and its resilient inhabitants. Celebrating ancient traditions through an enchanting raindance ceremony in Dancalia region. A young Somali child proudly displaying Naso brevirostris fish caught off Merka coast. In this collection of glimpses into black African cultures across various regions, we delve into both sacred and everyday moments that shape these communities' identities and heritage.