Hottentot Collection

Saartje Baartman, also known as The Hottentot Venus
Saartje ( Sarah ) Baartman (1789-1815), also known as The Hottentot Venus - an African servant girl from South Africas Eastern Cape of the Khoisan tribe brought to London in 1810 & exhibited at freak

Anatomy / Skull / 1841
Illustration of the skull of a bushman of the Hottentot Tribe, Africa (side view)

The Court at Brighton a La Chinese - 1816 by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) British Museum This painting satirises the Prince Regents passion for Chinoiserie which culminated in the building of

"The Hottentot Man." Khoisan man of South Africa wearing animal skin and carrying a bow and arrow
5856476 "The Hottentot Man." Khoisan man of South Africa wearing animal skin and carrying a bow and arrow.; (add.info)

Koisan woman of South Africa in full dress wearing animal skin cape; beaded belt, bracelet, hat and necklace
5856475 Koisan woman of South Africa in full dress wearing animal skin cape; beaded belt, bracelet, hat and necklace.; (add.info)

Khoikhoi (Hottentot) woman in full dress of fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces
FLO4722733 Khoikhoi (Hottentot) woman in full dress of fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Young Gonaqua man, with bow and arrows, of the South African Khoikhoi (Hottentot)
FLO4722717 Young Gonaqua man, with bow and arrows, of the South African Khoikhoi (Hottentot). From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Portrait of Stoffel Speelman, a Khoikhoi of Hottentot man 1, and a chief of the Griqua or Kora people with hassagai
FLO4569191 Portrait of Stoffel Speelman, a Khoikhoi of Hottentot man 1, and a chief of the Griqua or Kora people with hassagai (spear) and kirri (club) 2

"The Female Hottentot with natural Apron." A Khoisan woman with elongated labia that so fascinated
5856480 "The Female Hottentot with natural Apron." A Khoisan woman with elongated labia that so fascinated the Europeans.; (add.info)

Costumes de Différents Pays, Hottentote, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Hottentote, c1797

South Africa Hottentot. Bush woman
Old photograph from the Collection anthropologigue du Prince Roland Bonapart

The Different Human Races, from Natural History of the Animal Kingdom
CHT164094 The Different Human Races, from Natural History of the Animal Kingdom by Gotthelf Heinrich von Schubert (1780-1860), 1861 (colour engraving) by German School

Gonaqua, extinct Khoikhoi people of South Africa
Gonaqua, extinct Khoikhoi people, who lived on the south coast between Algoa Bay and Mbhashe River. In fur capes, hats, beaded aprons and necklaces

Portraits of Khoikhoi and Griqua men, South Africa
Portrait of Stoffel Speelman, a Khoikhoi of Hottentot man 1, and a chief of the Griqua or Kora people with hassagai (spear) and kirri (club) 2

Van Riebeck Entertains the Hottentots, 1909. Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
Van Riebeck Entertains the Hottentots, 1909. In 1651 Van Riebeck (1619-1677), volunteered to undertake the command of the initial Dutch settlement in the future South Africa

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Africa. Tanzania. Hottentot Teal in Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Date: 26/08/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Hottentot Teal in Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Date: 26/08/2005

Khoikhoi man in animal skin cape, beaded loincloth, with bow and arrow
6339080 Khoikhoi man in animal skin cape, beaded loincloth, with bow and arrow by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Khoikhoi man in animal skin cape, beaded loincloth, with bow and arrow)

Young Khoikhoi woman in fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces, bracelets, earrings
6339078 Young Khoikhoi woman in fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces, bracelets, earrings by Lisbet, L. (19th century); (add.info.: Young Khoikhoi woman in fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets)

Khoikhoi man and woman, South Africa, 1818
6338261 Khoikhoi man and woman, South Africa, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Khoikhoi man and woman, South Africa, 1818)

The Hottentot chief, Jan Afrikaaner, and his wife (engraving)
3655657 The Hottentot chief, Jan Afrikaaner, and his wife (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hottentot chief, Jan Afrikaaner, and his wife)

Hottentot "Kraal"(engraving)
961863 Hottentot " Kraal" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hottentot " Kraal")

Man and woman of Jagga or Chaga, Africa, 1818
Man and woman of Jagga, from the kingdoms of Monoemugi and Caffraria, Africa, 1818. Chaga people of Tanzania with woven skirts, bow, quiver and arrows, basket

Khoikhoi (Hottentot) woman in full dress of fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Young Gonaqua man, with bow and arrows, of the South African Khoikhoi (Hottentot). From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Village of the Khoikhoi of Korah
Village of the Khoikhoi (Hottentots) of Korah, hut on the Orange River, South Africa, men swimming with dogs. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Khoikhoi people of Korah travelling with their cattle
Khoikhoi people (Hottentot) of Korah travelling with their cattle, shields, assagays (spears) and blankets. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Khoikhoi woman of Angola
Khoikhoi (Hottentot) woman of Angola in fur cape and hat with bow, necklace, and beaded apron. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberto Freschi from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Khoikhoi people and San people of Angola. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843

Elephants foot, Dioscorea elephantipes (Female cape bryony, Tamus elephantipes faemina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Peoples of Africa (colour litho)
3630311 Peoples of Africa (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peoples of Africa)

Korah Hottentots of the Cape, c. 1820s / 30s (colour litho)
468729 Korah Hottentots of the Cape, c.1820s/30s (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei... Vol II Pl)

The hottentot or bushman (coloured engraving)
998164 The hottentot or bushman (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

A Hottentot (engraving)
2781410 A Hottentot (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hottentot. Illustration for The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century by Jules Verne)

African Races (colour litho)
5233436 African Races (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African Races.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Khoikhois trapping antelope, South Africa, 18th century (1931). Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge, published by Oxford University Press (London, 1931)

Khoikhois catching moles, South Africa, 18th century (1931). Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge, published by Oxford University Press (London, 1931)

Khoikhois breaking-in oxen, South Africa, 18th century (1931). Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge, published by Oxford University Press (London, 1931)

Khoikhois milking cows and making butter, South africa, 18th century (1931). Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge, published by Oxford University Press (London)

Khoikhois bartering cattle, South Africa, 1931. Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge, published by Oxford University Press (London, 1931)

Khoikhois spearing fish, South Africa, 1931. Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge, published by Oxford University Press (London, 1931)

Khoikhoi labourers, 1931. Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge, published by Oxford University Press (London, 1931)

Khoikhoi huts and kraal, South Africa, 1931. Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge, published by Oxford University Press (London, 1931)

Hottentot female, 1848. A woman from the Khoikhoi ethnic group of Southern Africa, formerly referred to by Europeans as hottentots - a term now deemed offensive

Khoisan woman in hat, animal skin, necklace, and bracelets, and carries a bow and arrows.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

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"Hottentot: Unveiling the Tragic Tale of Saartje Baartman and the Khoisan People" In 1841, a skull was discovered, shedding light on the anatomy of the Hottentot people. This finding brought attention to Saartje Baartman, famously known as The Hottentot Venus. Her story captivated audiences worldwide. The Court at Brighton à La Chinese in 1816 depicted by George Cruikshank showcased cultural diversity, including a portrayal of a Khoisan man from South Africa wearing animal attire. Similarly, a Koisan woman dressed in traditional garments represented her heritage with pride. South Africa's rich history is intertwined with that of its indigenous people. The Bush woman exemplified their unique culture and traditions while representing the vibrant spirit within them. The Different Human Races were meticulously documented in Natural History of the Animal Kingdom. Among these races were Gonaqua, an extinct tribe from South Africa who contributed significantly to their region's legacy. Portraits immortalized Khoikhoi and Griqua men from South Africa; their stoic expressions spoke volumes about their resilience amidst adversity. Van Riebeck Entertains the Hottentots portrayed an important historical event where Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton captured moments when cultures collided during colonization—a reminder of complex relationships formed throughout history. A striking image emerged: a Khoisan woman adorned with a hat made from natural materials, draped in animal skin with an intricate necklace adorning her neck—an embodiment of tradition fused with individuality. These glimpses into history remind us that behind every name lies untold stories waiting to be heard—stories like "hottentot" which echo tales of triumphs and struggles faced by Saartje Baartman and countless others whose legacies deserve recognition.