Bongo Collection

Two Week-old Eastern Bongo Calf and Mother
A two week-old Eastern Bongo calf walks beside her mother at Sydneys Taronga Zoo. Eastern (or Highlands) Bongos are critically endangered with as few as 75 remaining in small groups of 6 to 12

Seller of musical instruments, Marrakech, Morocco

Africa, Benin, Porto Novo, Ajara. A drum player

Africa, Benin, Porto Novo, Ajara. A drum player with a double bongo drum

An endangered African bongo

Types of horns (litho)
6013761 Types of horns (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of horns. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Balinese Dancers Leong and Tamara Sie performing. October 1952 C4795

Tamaca Palms, 1854. Creator: Frederic Edwin Church
Tamaca Palms, 1854

Africa, Benin, Porto Novo, Ajara. A drum player

A Bongo bull in a forest clearing. The range in Kenya of this thickset, reddish-brown antelope is restricted to high altitude forests; as such, they are rarely seen

Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus), Mbomo Odzala - Kokoua National Park, Republic of Congo
Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus), Mbomo Odzala, Kokoua National Park, Congo

BOB HOPE (1903-2003). American comedian. Playing bass alongside James Garner on bongos, on the The Bob Hope Buick Show. Photograph, 19 April 1960

Illustration of group playing guitar, bongo drum, saxophone, and violin

Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus) adult, close-up of stripes on coat (captive)

Bongo. Boocercus Eurycerus

Racial / N Africa / Bongo
The Bongo tribe of the Upper Nile outside their reed huts

Bongo - lying down - Kenya JFL03087
FL-3116 Bongo - lying down Kenya Tragelaphus eurycerus Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bongo Antelope Kenya, Africa
PC-479 Kenyan Bongo / Antelope Tragelaphus ecrycerus isaaci Piers Cavendish Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Eastern Bongo Antelope
PC-477 Kenyan Bongo / Eastern Bongo Antelope Tragelaphus ecrycerus isaaci Piers Cavendish Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Eastern Bongo Antelope - calf
KFO-312 Eastern Bongo Antelope - calf Tragelaphus eurycerus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bongo Antelope Female wth young. East Africa
KFO-311 Bongo Antelope - Female wth young East Africa. Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Eastern Bongo Antelope - male & female
KF-9079 Eastern Bongo Antelope - male & female Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Exploring the Rich Rhythms of Bongo: From African Drums to Endangered Species" A heartwarming sight unfolds in Eastern Africa as a two-week-old Eastern Bongo calf finds comfort and protection under the watchful eye of its devoted mother. In the vibrant city of Porto Novo, Ajara, Benin, an incredibly talented drum player mesmerizes audiences with his skillful beats on a double bongo drum, showcasing the rhythmic essence of Africa. The soul-stirring sounds reverberate through the streets of Porto Novo as a passionate drum player captivates listeners with his enchanting performance on traditional bongo drums. Delving into history, we uncover how musical instruments like bongos played an integral role in the lives of negro slaves through captivating color engravings that depict their significance and cultural heritage. Transported back in time to 1890, we witness an awe-inspiring black and white photograph capturing Ashantee King being carried by loyal slaves under a state umbrella while surrounded by devoted followers - a powerful reminder of history's complexities. Amidst our exploration lies concern for endangered species such as the African bongo - majestic creatures fighting for survival amidst changing landscapes and human encroachment. Admiring lithographs showcasing various types of horns used across cultures reminds us that music transcends borders and connects people from all walks of life through its universal language. Journeying alongside Frederic Edwin Church's brush strokes in Tamaca Palms (1854), we find ourselves immersed in lush scenery where nature's symphony harmonizes with distant echoes from ancestral drums like bongos. Venturing deep into Mbomo Odzala-Kokoua National Park in Republic Congo reveals breathtaking glimpses of elusive Bongos (Tragelaphus eurycerus) roaming freely within their natural habitat, reminding us of the importance of conservation efforts.