Kafir Collection

Colonel T. E. Lawrence, 1919 (b / w photo)
ILN135212 Colonel T. E. Lawrence, 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935)

Eight Gurkhas, 1815 (pencil & w / c on paper)
GKH194954 Eight Gurkhas, 1815 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Ali Khan, Ghulam (fl.1815); Gurkha Museum, Winchester, England; Indian, out of copyright

T. E. Lawrence and Mr L. Thomas outside their tent, 1919 (b / w photo)
ILN135206 T. E. Lawrence and Mr L. Thomas outside their tent, 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

T. E. Lawrence in full Arab dress, 1919 (b / w photo)
ILN135210 T. E. Lawrence in full Arab dress, 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

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

Kaffir Huts
Kaffir huts on an African plain Date: 1905

Regional African music, 1739
An African musical instrument, as played Cafars in 1739. Date: 1739

Kaffir Huts, South Africa, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
XIR213160 Kaffir Huts, South Africa, c.1914 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huttes cafres en Afrique du Sud; ); French, out of copyright

South Africa Family outside their simple homestead
South Africa Family (Mother, Father and six children) outside their simple homestead. Date: circa 1904

Carrying Native Beer - South Africa
Four children (of varied ages) carrying Native-brewed ( Kafir ) Beer - South Africa Date: circa 1903

Spain, Canary Islands, Tenerife. Pueblo Chico. Tropical flower, Clivia or Kafir Lily (Amaryllidaceade, Clivia Nobilis)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Kafir Culture Through Captivating Images" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of "kafir, " a term that has traversed continents and centuries, carrying with it stories of diverse cultures and historical events. From Colonel T. E. Lawrence's enigmatic presence captured in a striking black-and-white photograph from 1919 to the fierce Eight Gurkhas depicted in an intricate pencil and watercolor artwork dating back to 1815, these glimpses into history offer us a window into the lives of those who have been labeled as "kafirs. " In another mesmerizing image, we witness T. E. Lawrence alongside Mr. L. Thomas outside their tent, donned in traditional Arab attire—a testament to his deep immersion within various cultures during his remarkable adventures. Traveling further across continents, George Washington Wilson's lens transports us to a Kaffir Kraal nestled amidst the Transvaal landscape in 1900—an evocative portrayal of daily life within this community. Delving deeper into history, we encounter scenes capturing volunteers meeting loyal kafirs and their families around 1880—a poignant reminder that beyond labels lie genuine human connections. Yet not all depictions are peaceful; we confront images depicting natives attacking convoys during The Caffre War—reminders of conflicts entwined with complex colonial legacies. Venturing even further back, Pranishnikoff's artwork from the Cape Colony takes us to encounters between Boers and kafirs during South Africa's tumultuous 19th century—a visual representation of cultural intersections fraught with tension. The exploration continues as we discover illustrations showcasing Mongolian races from that same era—an intriguing juxtaposition highlighting how different regions embraced or grappled with notions surrounding "kafir. " Returning closer to home but still spanning decades past, portraits emerge.