Kraals Collection

The British South Africa Companys Expedition to Mashonaland (engraving)
1603232 The British South Africa Companys Expedition to Mashonaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Zulu War, Volunteers burning Kraals and driving away Cattle (engraving)
1099740 The Zulu War, Volunteers burning Kraals and driving away Cattle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Revolt in Rhodesia, with the Advance Column (litho)
1050822 The Revolt in Rhodesia, with the Advance Column (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolt in Rhodesia, with the Advance Column)

The British South Africa Companys Expedition to Mashonaland: 1. Huts of Khama
THE BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA COMPANYs EXPEDITION TO MASHONALAND: 1. Huts of Khama, Chief of the Bamangwato, in Bechuanaland. 2

Lancers Burning Zulu Kraals, Upoko River, the Zulu War, Engraving 1879

Shelling Zulu Kraals, Upoko River, the Zulu War, Engraving 1879

The Kaffir War: Part of Colonel Mackinnons Patrol of the Cape Corps Burning the Kraals of a Rebel Kaffir Chief, South Africa, 1851 Engraving

Shelling Zulu Kraals, Upoko River, The Zulu War, Engraving 1879

Lancers Burning Zulu Kraals, Upoko River, The Zulu War, Engraving 1879

The Kaffir War: Part Of Colonel Mackinnons Patrol Of The Cape Corps Burning The Kraals Of A Rebel Kaffir Chief, South Africa, 1851 Engraving

Lancers returning from burning kraals, Zulu War, 1879
Engraving showing British cavalry returning from burning Zulu homes, 1879. This arson was designed to prevent the Zulu from hiding their leaders, who were fugitive from the British

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The images depicted in these engravings and lithographs capture the turbulent history of kraals, showcasing various conflicts and expeditions that took place in Southern Africa. From the British South Africa Company's Expedition to Mashonaland to the Zulu War and the Revolt in Rhodesia, these scenes offer a glimpse into a time of intense struggle. In one engraving, we witness volunteers burning kraals and driving away cattle during the Zulu War. The flames engulfing these traditional African huts symbolize both destruction and conquest as colonial forces sought to assert their dominance over indigenous communities. Similarly, sketches from the Kaffir War depict Colonel Mackinnon's patrol of the Cape Corps burning rebel Kaffir chief's kraals. These acts were part of larger military campaigns aimed at suppressing resistance movements and maintaining control over territories. Amidst this violence, another image showcases lancers returning from burning kraals during the Zulu War. Their triumphant return suggests a sense of victory for those involved in such actions, further highlighting how kraal burnings became strategic tools employed by colonial powers. These depictions also shed light on how warfare impacted local communities. Shelling Zulu kraals along Upoko River demonstrates not only military tactics but also reveals the devastating consequences faced by those living within these settlements. However, it is important to note that while these images provide historical documentation, they do not tell us about individual experiences or perspectives within these conflicts. They serve as reminders of a complex past where cultures clashed amidst power struggles for land and resources. Ultimately, through examining these engravings and lithographs depicting various instances of kraal burnings throughout Southern Africa's history, we gain insight into an era marked by conflict between colonizers and indigenous populations - a reminder that history is often written through multiple lenses with stories yet untold.