Ethiopian Collection (page 18)

Walia Ibex (Capra walie) adult females with young, herd with Gelada (Therophitecus gelada) troop, grazing together, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Starck's Hare (Lepus starcki) adult, sitting in afro-alpine moorland, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Salt's Dik-dik (Madoqua saltiana) adult female, walking on stony ground, Awash Region, Ethiopia

Walia Ibex (Capra walie) adult female, climbing vertical rockface, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Giant Mole-rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus) adult, looking out from burrow entrance, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Salt's Dik-dik (Madoqua saltiana) adult male, scent marking twig, Awash Region, Ethiopia

Yellow-breasted Barbet (Trachyphonus margaritatus) adult, perched on branch, Bilen, Ethiopia

Arabian Bustard (Ardeotis arabs) adult, walking amongst long grass, Awash N. P. Afar Region, Ethiopia
Arabian Bustard (Ardeotis arabs) adult, walking amongst long grass, Awash N.P. Afar Region, Ethiopia

Guenther's Dik-dik (Madoqua guentheri) adult male, standing in scrub, near Yabello, Oromia, Ethiopia

Wattled Ibis (Bostrychia carunculata) adult, standing on slope, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Red-breasted Wheatear (Oenanthe bottae) adult, perched on stem, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops) adult, sitting in acacia tree, Ethiopia

Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus) adult, feeding on prey in talons, perched on branch, Ethiopia

African Pygmy Goose (Nettapus auritus) adult, swimming on lake, Lake Awassa, Great Rift Valley, Ethiopia

Black Heron (Egretta ardesiaca) adult, fishing, using wings umbrella to shade water, Lake Zeway, Great Rift Valley, Ethiopia

White-collared Pigeon (Columba albitorques) adult, standing on rock, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Banded Barbet (Lybius undatus) adult, perched on branch, Koka Dam, Oromia, Ethiopia

Moorland Chat (Cercomela sordida) adult, standing on rock in rainfall, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Chestnut-naped Francolin (Francolinus castaneicollis) adult, standing on stony ground, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Rouget's Rail (Rougetius rougetii) adult, walking on stones in drizzle, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Northern White-rumped Babbler (Turdoides leucopygia) adult, perched on stem with thorns, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Blue-winged Goose (Cyanochen cyanopterus) adult, stretching leg and wing, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Abyssinian Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus) adult male, standing amongst vegetation, near Bilen, Ethiopia

Rufous-necked Wryneck (Jynx ruficollis) adult, perched on branch, Awassa, Great Rift Valley, Ethiopia

Spot-breasted Lapwing (Vanellus melanocephalus) adult, walking on afro-alpine moorland, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

African Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis ferreti) Ethiopian subspecies, adult male, perched on twig, Lake Debre Zeik, Ethiopia

Augur Buzzard (Buteo augur) immature, standing on rock, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Augur Buzzard (Buteo augur) dark morph, adult, perched on giant lobelia, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Augur Buzzard (Buteo augur) adult, perched on plant in afro-alpine heathland, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Qat leaves

Obelisk of Axum, Ethiopia. Also known as the Rome Stele, this obelisk was returned to Ethiopia in 2005 after being looted by Italian troops in the 1930s

Curing animal skin. Cleaned animal skin being stretched on a frame. Photographed at Lalibela Market, Ethiopia

Hamer Tribe Jumping of the Bulls ceremony
Africa, Ethiopia, Omo River Valley Hamer Tribe The Jumping of the Bulls ceremony. The initiate leaps onto a line of ten or more of his familys bulls and runs along their backs. Lining up the livestock

Ethiopia, Hamer Tribe herding cattl
Africa, Ethiopia, Omo River Valley Hamer Tribe Herding cattle

Desert Ros
Flowering Desert Rose (Adenium obesum), Africa, Ethiopia, Omo River Valley

Young Karo tribesman
Africa, Ethiopia, Omo Valley, Young Karo tribesman Karo men excel in body art. They decorate their faces and torsos elaborately using local white chalk, pulverised rock and other natural pigments

Genoese world map, 1450
Genoese world map. This world map was drawn in around 1450, possibly by the Italian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli (1397-1482)

ETHIOPIA, c1460. Fanciful view of Ethiopia. Miniature from a French manuscript, c1460

Gelada (Theropithecus gelada) adult male, in lip-flip display, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Africa, Ethiopia. Artwork depicting apostles and saints in Ethiopian Orthodox Church

A big scenic view of a big rock mountain dominating the terraced small farms dotted with corrugated metal roofed buildings seen from the road near Gondar, Ethiopia

A farmed field in front of thatched roof houses surrounded by catus along the main road north of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

How the leopard got his spots
Illustration by the author to How the Leopard got his Spots by Rudyard Kipling in Just So Stories. The Leopard (lying down)

Hagenbecks Nubian Exhibit
Carl Hagenbeck (1844-1913) founded Germanys most successful privately owned zoo, the Tierpark Hagenbeck which moved to its present location in Hamburg-Stellingen in 1907

Grand Abyssinian Woman (now Ethiopia) with two servants standing behind her carrying her possessions

Italian Newspaper Africa
The South Ethiopian Mail on sale, when Ethiopia was an Italian colony. The newspaper was printed for the Abyssinian population in their native tongue and Italian

Coptic Monk
Ethiopian monks : on the left, a Coptic monk; the other is simply labelled Ethiopian monk

Ethiopia Man & Woman
Ethiopian man and woman

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Ethiopian history is rich and diverse, spanning centuries of cultural heritage and significant figures. One such prominent figure is Haile Selassie, who ascended to the throne in 1930 as Emperor of Ethiopia. During his reign, he faced challenges like the Italian invasion in 1936 but managed to regain control over his country soon after. The historical significance of Ethiopia can be seen through its ancient art and architecture. For instance, the early 12th-century frescoes in Bet Maryam at St. Mary's Church in Lalibela showcase the artistic prowess craftsmen from that era. Another remarkable piece is a famous painting on the ceiling depicting winged heads of eighty Ethiopian cherubs. Ethiopia's religious influence extends beyond its borders as well. At the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem, Israel, you can find Ethiopian Coptic icons that reflect their unique spiritual traditions and beliefs. These icons serve as a testament to Ethiopia's deep-rooted Orthodox Christian faith. Emperor Haile Selassie I also enjoyed leisure time during his reign, including seaside holidays at Eastbourne. This glimpse into his personal life reveals a different side to this influential leader who dedicated himself to serving his people. Ethiopia's history isn't limited to emperors; it includes other notable individuals too. Menelik II was another revered emperor whose leadership brought modernization and progress to Ethiopia during challenging times. Beyond political figures, there are indigenous tribes like the Mursi tribe known for their distinctive customs and body modifications which have fascinated anthropologists for years. Even after World War II ended, Haile Selassie continued playing an essential role on both national and international stages—his contributions shaping not only Ethiopian history but also global affairs during that period. Finally, we cannot overlook the presence of Orthodox Christianity within Ethiopia—a religion deeply ingrained within its society for centuries.