Ethiopian Collection (page 19)

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

Ethiopian Noble
An noble of the Ethiopian court

Ethiopian monks cross, Paris, France, Europe

The market at the entrance to the Shoa Gate, one of six gates leading into the walled city of Harar, Ethiopia, Africa

A boy walks his camel through one of the 368 alleyways contained within the city of Harar, Ethiopia, Africa

The mysterious site of Tiya, containing around 36 ancient stelae, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tiya, Ethiopia, Africa

A man thatches the roof of his house in the town of Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

A priest stands at the entrance to the rock-hewn church of Bet Gabriel-Rufael, in Lalibela, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ethiopia, Africa

Gelada baboons, in the Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia, Africa

Fasiladas Palace, part of the Royal Enclosure, Gondar, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ethiopia, Africa

Building a circular house, Gourague country, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Blue Nile falls, Lake Tana area, Gondar region, Ethiopia, Africa

Batour village, Anouak (Anuak) ethnic group, on shores of Lake Tata, Ilubador state, Ethiopia, Africa

Oromo country, Bako region, Shoa state, Ethiopia, Africa

Batour village of the Anouak (Anuak) ethnic people, edge of Lake Tata, Ilubador state, Ethiopia, Africa

Megalithic tombs, archaeological site of Tiya, 14th to 16th century AD, Gourague area, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Village in the land of the Gourague, Hosana region, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Fields in the countryside in the land of the Gourague, Hosana region, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Barley field on the slopes of Entoto, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Coffee plants grown under shade, Bendele region, Oromo country, Ilubador state, Ethiopia, Africa

Building a hut, Gourague area, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Deepa village, in are of the Anouak (Anuak) ethnic people, edge of Lake Tata, Ilubador state, Ethiopia, Africa

Nuer village on the edge of the Barro, Itang region, Ilubador state, Ethiopia, Africa

Decorated building in the village of Goulisoo, Oromo area, Welega state, Ethiopia, Africa

Village scene, Goulisoo, Oromo country, Welega state, Ethiopia, Africa

Painted Christian items, Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Semi monolithic, rock hewn architecture, Gannata Mariam Christian church, Wollo region, Ethiopia, Africa

Christian monastery church, Gabriel Wuken, Mount Workamba, Tambien, Tigre provice, Ethiopia, Africa

Yemrehanna Krestos (Inrahanna Kristos) monastery, northeast Lalibela, Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Christian pilgrims, Easter festival, Sainte Marie de Sion, Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Portrait of a man holding Christian symbols, Gabriel and Raphael, Bieta Mercurios, Lalibela, Wollo region, Ethiopia, Africa

Palace of the Queen of Sheba, town of Axoum (Axum (Aksum), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

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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.