Namaqua Collection

Noble Namaqua man of South Africa. He wears a fur cape and codpiece, and holds a spear.from Francois Le Vaillant
FLO4722760 Noble Namaqua man of South Africa. He wears a fur cape and codpiece, and holds a spear.from Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands
FLO4722766 Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Bos taurus: Namaqua Ox or nomgo, 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Bos taurus: Namaqua Ox or nomgo, 1778

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South Namaqualand. Orange wildflower blossoms among rocks. Date: 05/10/2006

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South Namaqualand. Orange wildflower blossoms among rocks. Date: 05/10/2006

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South Namaqualand. Field of orange blossoms in Namaqua National Park. Date: 05/10/2006

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South Namaqua National Park. South African and National Parks flags. Date: 05/10/2006

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South Namaqua National Park. Sign showing park entry fees. Date: 05/10/2006

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Orange and purple blossoms in Namaqua National Park, Namaqualand, South Africa. Date: 12/08/2006

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Wildflowers in Namaqua National Park, Namaqualand, South Africa. Date: 12/08/2006

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Orange purple blossoms in Namaqua National Park, Namaqualand, South Africa. Date: 12/08/2006

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Slender-billed Weaver (Ploceus pelzelni) in partially built nest, Kamieskroon, Namaqualand, South Africa. Date: 12/08/2006

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South African flag billows in breeze, Namaqua National Park, South Africa. Date: 12/08/2006

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Wildflower season, Namaqua National Park, South Africa. Date: 12/08/2006

Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Noble Namaqua man of South Africa. He wears a fur cape and codpiece, and holds a spear. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Namaqua dove, Oena capensis (Ectopistes? capensis, Cape turtle). Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Edward Lear from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Nobles of the Nama (Namaqua) people of South Africa, man in fur cape and loincloth, woman in cape and skirt with necklace

Map Of German South-West Africa At Beginning Of First World War. From The Great World War A History Volume Iii, Published 1916

Ethnic groups of Africa, 1880s C017 / 6928
Ethnic groups of Africa, 19th-century artwork. The groups are: 1. Ashanti; 2. Loango woman; 3. Cameroon; 4. Baluba; 5. Somali; 6. Abyssinian woman; 7. Howa; 8. Herero women; 9. Ovambo; 10. Akka; 11

Stapelia gigantea, giant carrion flower from Zululand and Namaqua Land, South Africa.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Africa, South Africa, Namaqualand. Orange an purple blossoms in Namaqua National Park
Orange purple blossoms in Namaqua National Park, Namaqualand, South Africa. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Namaqua Sandgrouse - Male, during the rainy season (Pterocles namaqua) Date:

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Namaqua Chamaeleon - threatening stance using inflated body (Chamaeleo namaquensis) Date:

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Namaqua Fig - old tree on cliff. Augrabies National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. (Ficus cordata). Date:

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Spring Flowers. Skilpad Nature Reserve, Namaqua National Park, Namaqualand, South Africa. (Grielum humifusum). Date:

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Wind Pump - among Orange Daisies (Ursinia cakilefolia). Skilpad Reserve, Namaqua National Park, Namaqua Desert, Namaqualand, South Africa. (Ursinia cakilefolia). Date:

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Mixed Spring Flowers - including the yellow spikes of Bulbine praemorsa. Skilpad Nature Reserve, Namaqua National Park, Namaqualand, South Africa. (Bulbine praemorsa). Date:

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Namaqua Chameleon - baby perched on a human thumb (Chamaeleo namaquensis) Date:

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Namaqua Chameleon - hunting for Tenebrionid Beetles (Chamaeleo namaquensis) Date:

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Namaqua Chameleon - Skeleton lying on the gravel plain with wind blown sand accumulating around the skeleton (Chamaeleo namaquensis) Date:

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Namaqua Chameleon - Skeleton lying on the gravel plain with wind blown sand accumulating around the skeleton (Chamaeleo namaquensis) Date:

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Namaqua Chameleon - Being handled (Chamaeleo namaquensis) Date:

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Namaqua Dwarf Adder Coastal Sand dunes, South Africa (Bitis schneideri) Date:

Kokerboom (Aloe dichotoma) habit, flowering in desert habitat, Namaqua N. P. Namaqualand, South Africa, August
Kokerboom (Aloe dichotoma) habit, flowering in desert habitat, Namaqua N.P. Namaqualand, South Africa, August

Roseate Emperor (Eochroa trimenii) caterpillars, on melianthus leaves, Namaqua Desert, Namaqualand, South Africa, August

South Namaqualand. Field of orange blossoms in Namaqua National Park

South Namaqualand. Orange wildflower blossoms among rocks

South Namaqua National Park. South African and National Parks flags

Racial / African Types 19C
Various African types, including Ashanti, Loango, Cameroon, Bantu, Somali, Abyssinian, Madagascan, Zulu, Masai, Waganda, Bush couple, Namaqua, Nyam-Nyam, Dinka

Carpet of spring flowers, Namaqua National Park, South Africa, Africa

Spring flower carpet, Namaqua National Park, South Africa, Africa

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The Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa, also known as the "Nama, " is a captivating symbol of strength and resilience. With their rich cultural heritage and deep connection to the land, these remarkable women embody the spirit of their ancestors. Dressed in vibrant traditional attire adorned with intricate beadwork, each garment tells a story passed down through generations. The Namaqua people have mastered the art of storytelling, using symbols and patterns to convey their history and beliefs. Their lives are intertwined with nature's rhythms, as they navigate the arid landscapes that stretch across Namibia and South Africa. Despite harsh conditions, these women possess an unwavering determination to preserve their traditions and way of life. The photographs bearing codes DDE-90021773 to DDE-90021752 capture glimpses into this extraordinary world. Each image reveals moments frozen in time - a mother teaching her daughter ancient rituals or a group gathering under starlit skies for sacred ceremonies. Through these snapshots, we witness the profound spirituality that permeates every aspect culture. Their songs echo through vast deserts like whispers carried by winds; their dances tell stories without words; their crafts reflect both practicality and artistic expression. But beyond preserving customs, Namaqua women are catalysts for change within their communities. They strive for gender equality while honoring age-old traditions. Education becomes a tool for empowerment as they encourage young girls to dream big and break barriers. As we delve deeper into understanding this noble tribe's essence captured in images marked by codes such as DDE-90021771 or DDE-90021758, we realize that there is much more than meets the eye. These pictures hold fragments of an untold narrative waiting to be discovered—a testament to human resilience against all odds. In celebrating the Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa, let us embrace diversity while cherishing our shared humanity—an invitation to learn from those who have mastered the art of living in harmony with nature and their own spirits.