Kaffir Collection

GAFR2A-00049
Young Zulu chief in South Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

GAFR2A-00051
Zulu mother and child by their hut, Natal, South Africa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

GAFR2A-00050
Zulu fishermen at work, Natal, South Africa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

George H. Chirgwin know as the White-Eyed Kaffir
George H. Chirgwin (14 December 1854 17 November 1922) was a popular British music hall star billed as " the White-Eyed Kaffir", a black face minstrel act

Kaffir Wars, South Africa, Attacking a Native Position (there were nine wars or conflicts between 1779 and 1879)

KAFFIR CREMATION
Cremation ceremony of the Hottentots and Kaffirs, southern Africa. Date: 1836

KAFFIR BURIAL (ALIVE)
When Muande, mother of Zulu chief Tchaka, dies, she is given an extravagant send-off, one feature of which is that ten girls are buried alive alongside her Date: mid 19th century

Inside a Kaffir kraal, from MacMillan school posters, c. 1950-60s (litho)
3709110 Inside a Kaffir kraal, from MacMillan school posters, c.1950-60s (litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Recent Discoveries of Gold in the Transvaal (engraving)
1050345 The Recent Discoveries of Gold in the Transvaal (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Discoveries of Gold in the Transvaal)

Nguni or Bantu (Kaffir) warrior hunting antelope with spears 55, forsaking a woman drowning in a river 56
6337777 Nguni or Bantu (Kaffir) warrior hunting antelope with spears 55, forsaking a woman drowning in a river 56, and worshipping an anchor from an East India ship 57 by English School

The Kaffir rising in Natal, Langalibalele, the Rebel Chief (engraving)
1058488 The Kaffir rising in Natal, Langalibalele, the Rebel Chief (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kaffir rising in Natal, Langalibalele)

The Anglo-Portuguese Crisis (engraving)
1626747 The Anglo-Portuguese Crisis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-Portuguese Crisis)

A Kaffir woman (engraving)
2781407 A Kaffir woman (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kaffir woman. Illustration for The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century by Jules Verne)

Kaffir Attack on an English Convoy, Kaffir Wars (there were nine wars or conflicts between 1779 and 1879)

Views of South Africa, 1820
View of Griquatown, Northern Cape, 52, Khoikhoi visiting their family graves 53, and a Khoikhoi preacher preaching in front of a wagon 54. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

Jacobean lily, Sprekelia formosissima. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Kaffers on a March, plate 5 from African Scenery and Animals
NP89001 Kaffers on a March, plate 5 from African Scenery and Animals, engraved by the artist, 1804 (aquatint) by Daniell, Samuel (1775-1811); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portraits of Xhosa people in headdresses
Portraits of Xhosa (Kaffir) people of South Africa in headdresses, fur capes and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Native Women of Natal (b / w photo)
3092361 Native Women of Natal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Women of Natal)

Township of Port St John s, Pondoland (b / w photo)
3092357 Township of Port St John s, Pondoland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Township of Port St John s, Pondoland)

Traditional South African home being built in the bush - the reedwork frame awaits a covering of mud. Date: circa 1903

A Convoy of Wagons, from Scenes in Kafirland and Incidents in the Kafir War of
619368 A Convoy of Wagons, from Scenes in Kafirland and Incidents in the Kafir War of 1851-53 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

K, Kaffir (colour litho)
6019784 K, Kaffir (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: K, Kaffir. Illustration for The World at Home ABC, An Alphabet of Countries)

Tree d by Elephants, illustration from Sporting Scenes Amongst the Kaffirs of
XZL151151 Tree d by Elephants, illustration from Sporting Scenes Amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa by W. Drayson, 1855 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

Bushmen driving off cattle belonging to the Kaffirs (litho)
KDC384258 Bushmen driving off cattle belonging to the Kaffirs (litho) by Lefman, (fl.1871); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece for Stanley and Africa (colour litho)
970831 Frontispiece for Stanley and Africa (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece for Stanley and Africa (Walter Scott)

Kaffir seer engaged in divination (engraving)
962002 Kaffir seer engaged in divination (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaffir seer engaged in divination)

Bushmen attacking enemies with spears and arrows (litho)
KDC384259 Bushmen attacking enemies with spears and arrows (litho) by Lefman, (fl.1871); Private Collection; (add.info.: copied from caves near Hermon; illustration from The Picture Magazine ;)

King Williams Town, Botanical Gardens (b / w photo)
3092502 King Williams Town, Botanical Gardens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Williams Town, Botanical Gardens)

Swallow, A Tale of the Great Trek (litho)
1063697 Swallow, A Tale of the Great Trek (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swallow, A Tale of the Great Trek)

A Trip to Pondoland undertaken by British Officers while living in a South African Camp (engraving)
1063433 A Trip to Pondoland undertaken by British Officers while living in a South African Camp (engraving) by English School

EXCHANGING GOODS AT FAIR
Exchanging goods at a Kaffir fair Date: 1863

A Kaffir Kraal in the Transvaal, 1900. Creator: George Washington Wilson
A Kaffir Kraal in the Transvaal, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Volunteers Meeting A Loyal Kaffir and his Family, c1880. Episode of the Xhosa Wars (also known as the Cape Frontier Wars, Kaffir Wars), from 1779 to 1879 in South Africa

The Caffre War: Natives attacking a convoy, 19th century. Eurocentric view of white settlers fighting the local population in South Africa

Kafir of the Bechuana, 1848. A man from what is now Botswana. Kafir, an offensive term, is no longer used. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard

Kafir of the Amakosa, 1848. A man from the Amakosah people in what is now South Africa. Kafir, an offensive term, is no longer used

Kosah Kafir, 1848. A man from what is now South Africa. Kafir, an offensive term, is no longer used. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard, (Hippolyte Bailliere)

Jan Tzatzoe, Kafir of the Amakosah Tribe, 1848. Artist: J Bull
Jan Tzatzoe, Kafir of the Amakosah Tribe, 1848. A converted Christian chief, also known as Dyani Tshatshu, from what is now South Africa. Kafir, an offensive term, is no longer used

Young South African Boy suffering from Vitiligo
Young South African Boy from Pretoria suffering from Vitiligo - titled here at the Leopard Skin Kaffir Child - A Freak of Nature. Date: circa 1905

Boer War / Kaffir Spies
Kaffir spies brought up for interrogation at General Wolfe Murrays headquarters at Estcourt. Date: 1899

People Of Ethiopian Race In The Late 19Th Century. From Left To Right, Natives Of Senegambia. Peui Woman From The Village Of Kouar. Peui Man In War Costume. Kaffirs. Zulu In Visiting Dress

Kaffir with Cleft Stick
An African Kaffir letter carrier, carrying a message in a cleft stick Date: 1846

Amatola Mountains, by Thomas Baines
The 74th Highlanders with the Beaufort and Port Elizabeth Fingoe Levies, Storming the Stronghold of the Rebel Chief Sandilli, in the Amatola Mountains, 24th June 1851, by Thomas Baines (1820-1875)

Kaffir Kraal
A Kaffir kraal : the term Kaffir is used somewhat indiscriminately of South African natives, but these are probably Bantu-speaking people of Cape Province

George Chirgwin
George H Chirgwin, 1854 - 1922. Music hall entertainer, known as the White-Eyed Musical Moke or the White- Eyed Kaffir. Pictured here in very strange Highlands inspired stage costume including a

Kaffir Huts
Kaffir huts on an African plain Date: 1905

Kaffir Curing Cattle
Native African witchdoctor uses his powers to cure cattle which have been made sick by the evil spells of a magician Date: 1868

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"Exploring the Complexities of 'Kaffir': From History to Humanity" GAFR2A-00049, GAFR2A-00051, and GAFR2A-00050 are just a few references that shed light on the multifaceted nature of the term "kaffir. " While it has been used derogatorily in some contexts, it is important to delve deeper into its historical significance and contemporary impact. One notable figure associated with this term is George H. Chirgwin, known as the White-Eyed Kaffir. His story serves as a reminder of how labels can shape perceptions and challenge societal norms. The mention of "KAFFIR CREMATION" brings attention to cultural practices surrounding death rituals. It prompts us to reflect on diverse funeral customs across different communities. Similarly, GEORGE H CHIRGWIN/HALLS highlights an individual's identity being intertwined with their heritage or chosen stage name. This raises questions about self-expression and cultural representation. Contrasting sharply with these themes is the disturbing reference to "KAFFIR BURIAL (ALIVE). " This dark chapter reminds us of past injustices inflicted upon marginalized groups during times like the Boer War. It serves as a stark reminder that history must be acknowledged and learned from so that such atrocities are never repeated. Moving towards present-day realities, we encounter a young South African boy suffering from Vitiligo—a condition where patches of skin lose pigmentation. His inclusion emphasizes diversity within communities while highlighting challenges faced by individuals who may be stigmatized due to physical differences. The mention of "Boer War / Kaffir Spies" unveils another layer in South Africa's complex history—highlighting espionage activities during conflicts and exposing tensions between different factions within society. Further exploring warfare dynamics, "Kaffir Wars, South Africa: Attacking a Native Position" sheds light on the struggles faced by indigenous communities during colonial times.