Congolese Collection (page 4)

Shores of Lake Caijo, French Congo
A peculiar palm tree parts the view on the shores of a quiet Lake Caijo with local fishermen at work, French Congo. French Congo was a colony comprising territories of the present-day Republic of

Matadi, Congo Free State - Leopold II and Colonial Officials
Matadi, the chief sea port of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the capital of the Bas-Congo province. Postcard celebrating the Independence of the Congo Free State

Ivory - Vili Tribesmen - Elephant Hunters
Ivory trade in the Congo, Africa - Vili Tribesmen - Famed elephant Hunters. The photograph was taken by Robert Visser, a German merchant who managed Cacao and Coffee plantations. He took approx

African ethnicity chromolithograph 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Congo - Women from the Kasai region
Democratic Republic of Congo - Women from Kasai. Date: circa 1901

Democratic Republic of Congo - Women in Brazzaville illustrating all of the variant tribes living in the city. Date: circa 1910s

Upoto Warriors - Congo, Africa
Warriors from Upoto, Congo, Africa. Date: circa 1903

LOANGO, AFRICA. The city of Loango, near the mouth of the Congo River on the west coast of Africa. Color engraving, 18th century

Central African Pygmies
Pygmy warriors from Central Africa, possibly from the Mbuti or Bambuti tribes, one of several indigenous pygmy groups in the Congo region of Africa

Colonel J J Harrisons African Pygmies
Colonel Harrisons African Pygmies - brought to the UK to be shown on stage as persons of exotic interest! About a million people saw them before they left for the rain forests of the Congo in

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Congo Independent State. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Young boy - Jesuit Mission - Belgian Congo - Handmade Toys
A boy in Jesuit Mission in the Belgian Congo asks: " What do you think of my work?" - he has made a fine selection of wooden transport toys, a river steamer, a van

Congo - A Missionary Camp Date: circa 1910s

Brazza, Pierre-Paul Savorgnan de (1852-1905). French explorer and navigator of Italian origin. Journey through the Congo. Colored engraving

CONGO, 17th CENTURY. Bansa or Salvador, the chief city of ye Kingdom of Congo. Woodcut from Description of Africa by Olfert Dapper, 1686

WHITES IN AFRICA, 1907. Mrs. Davis in a Borrowed Hammock, the Local Means of
WHITES IN AFRICA, 1907. Mrs. Davis in a Borrowed " Hammock, " the Local Means of Transportation on the West Coast

CONGO SOAP, 1891. English newspaper advertisement featuring the explorer Henry Morton Stanley, 1891

Congo, Africa - Sacks of Coffee prepared for export. Date: 1911

Congo, Africa - on the Lakula River Date: circa 1910s

Brazzaville, Congo - arrival of French General de Gaulle
Brazzaville, Congo - the arrival of French General Charles de Gaulle at this former French Colony on 24th October 1940. Date: 1940

View of lake with volcano in distance, Lake Kivu, Albertine Rift, Democratic Republic of Congo, November

View of tropical forest habitat, Kahuzi-Biega N. P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, November
View of tropical forest habitat, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, November

Montane Egg-eater Snake (Dasypeltis atra) adult, coiled on branch, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
Montane Egg-eater Snake (Dasypeltis atra) adult, coiled on branch, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Flower Chafer (Stephanocrates benningseni) adult, Kahuzi-Biega N. P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo
Flower Chafer (Stephanocrates benningseni) adult, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

View of quiescent volcano emerging from swamp and bamboo forest habitat, Mount Kahuzi, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
View of quiescent volcano emerging from swamp and bamboo forest habitat, Mount Kahuzi, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

View of swamp in forest habitat, Kahuzi-Biega N. P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november
View of swamp in forest habitat, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Child building houses in village on park border, Kahuzi-Biega N. P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november
Child building houses in village on park border, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Potto (Perodicticus potto) adult, climbing on branch at night (one of few exhisting photographs in wild), Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Eastern Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) Chimanuka adult male silverback, amongst forest undergrowth, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Olive Baboon (Papio anubis) adult, feeding, sitting on road, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
Olive Baboon (Papio anubis) adult, feeding, sitting on road, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Olive Baboon (Papio anubis) adult, sitting in tree, Kahuzi-Biega N. P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo
Olive Baboon (Papio anubis) adult, sitting in tree, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Olive Baboon (Papio anubis) adult, sitting in village with villagers, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
Olive Baboon (Papio anubis) adult, sitting in village with villagers, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Nitsches Bush Viper (Atheris nitschei) adult, on branch, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
Nitsches Bush Viper (Atheris nitschei) adult, on branch, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

De Wittes Clawed Frog (Xenopus wittei) adult pair, mating in water, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
De Wittes Clawed Frog (Xenopus wittei) adult pair, mating in water, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Johnstons Three-horned Chameleon (Trioceros johnstoni) adult female, climbing along branch, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
Johnstons Three-horned Chameleon (Trioceros johnstoni) adult female, climbing along branch, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Ituri Chameleon (Kinyongia gyrolepis) adult, clinging to branch, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
Ituri Chameleon (Kinyongia gyrolepis) adult, clinging to branch, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

WORLD CUP, 1974. Denis Law of Scotland and the Zaire Leopards in the 1974 World Cup, held in West Germany

KING DOM GARCIA II (1641-1661). A descendant of the first Congo king to adopt Catholicism. Dom Garcia receiving a delegation of Capuchin monks in 1648

CITY OF LOANGO, 18th CENTURY. The city of Loango, near the mouth of the Congo River on the west coast of Africa. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

Hunt camp - Congo - Zebra Hunting
Hunting Camp pn the edge of the territory of the Kachichi people - Katanga - one of the provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (still the Belgian Congo at this date). Date: 1910

Native man from the Congo with striking hair
Fantastic portrait of a man from the Belgian Congo (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) - from the region between Bangui and Mobaye on the Ubangi River Date: circa 1910s

Arrival of General de Gaulle - Congo
Brazzaville, Congo - the arrival of French General de Gaulle at this former French Colony on 24th October 1940 Date: 1940

Benguella, Congo - Carnival - Dance of the Chinas
Benguella, Congo - A Carnival, the traditional Dance of the " Chinas" Date: 1911

Arab Merchant - Congo, Africa
Arab Merchant in Stanleyville, Congo - (still the Belgian Congo at this point) Date: circa 1910s

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Congo, a land filled with captivating wonders and rich cultural heritage. Marvel at the majestic Giant Baobab Tree, standing tall in the heart of Central Africa's lush jungles. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of the Bangala indigenous people, who have called this land home for centuries. Gaze upon the breathtaking panorama of Lake Stanley from Mount Leopold, where nature's splendor unfolds before your eyes. Step aboard the iconic Steamship Stanley - E. A. Tilly and embark on a journey through time along the mystical rivers that crisscross this magnificent country. Behold the awe-inspiring Kassai landscape as it stretches out endlessly, painting an indelible picture of raw wilderness untouched by time. Explore The Congo, where history was made with its first main Colonial Post established in Kinshasa – a testament to its significance as a melting pot of cultures and civilizations. Witness Leopoldville station unfold its story as you delve into Africa's past; feel its pulse echoing through time. Observe Fishermen Wagenya skillfully preparing their wooden tripods for their bountiful catch amidst tranquil waters teeming with life. Experience true bravery as Warriors navigate treacherous waters on canoes along Aruwimi River – a testament to their resilience and connection to nature's elements. Encounter Indigenous women bustling about in Leopoldville city market, showcasing their vibrant culture through colorful fabrics and exotic spices. Uncover tales from ancient times when Chieftains ruled over Kimpoko – guardians of tradition and wisdom passed down through generations. Witness Indigenous warriors armed for warfare - fierce protectors defending their ancestral lands against all odds. Congo beckons adventurers seeking untamed beauty intertwined with profound history; come discover this extraordinary tapestry woven by Mother Nature herself alongside resilient Congolese communities preserving age-old customs amidst ever-changing times.