Tribal Collection

Afghanistan: 'Captain Manners Wood is struck down but saved by Lieutenant Fisher at the Battle of Futtehabad'. Illustration from the Illustrated London News, 1879

Kabyle woman with a cigarette. Algeria
19th century vintage photograph - Kabyle woman with a cigarette. The Kabyle people are a Berber ethnic group indigenous to Kabylia in the north of Algeria, spread across the Atlas Mountains

Queen Boudica of the Iceni Tribe. Commanded a combined army of British tribes which rose up and sacked Camulodunum (Colchester)

Nipa Houses near Manila, Philippines
Nipa Stilt Houses (also known as bahay kubo, is an indigenous house used in the Philippines. The native house is constructed out of bamboo tied together)

SSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States. Indian Market, Native American basket

Mursi tribe
Africa, Ethiopia, Debub Omo Zone, woman of the Mursi tribe. A nomadic cattle herder ethnic group located in Southern Ethiopia, close to the Sudanese border. Two Mursi men with bodypaint

Portrait Of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull
Portrait shows the chief of the Sioux tribe Sitting Bull (1831 - 1890), known as Tatanka Iyotake to his people, as he sits in Bismarck, North Dakota, 1881

Saving the Queens Colour at the Battle of Isandlwana (colour litho)
3697386 Saving the Queens Colour at the Battle of Isandlwana (colour litho) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tlingit Chief Johnson Totem Pole, Ketchikan, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Traditional Rabari tribal embroidered fabrics, Kutch, Gujarat state, India, Asia

Totem poles, Vancouver, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, North America
Totem poles, Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

A Samburu warrior looks out across the eastern scarp of Africas Great Rift Valley at Poro, Northern Kenya where the land drop precipitously 3, 000 feet

Roman Wall, Wales
This fine Roman wall at Caerwent, Monmouthshire, Wales, is part of the remains of the Roman city of Venta Silurum, the tribal capital of the Silures. Date: 1st century

Eagle Elk (He Xa Wan ba li), c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Eagle Elk (He Xa Wan ba li), c1907. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Oglala man

Algerian man in fine clothing, Algeria, c. 1890
19th century vintage photograph: Algerian man in fine clothing, Algeria, c.1890

Dinka warriors - Bor District, South Sudan (Upper Nile)
circa 1910s

First Nation warriors of northwestern territories - Canada
A superb photograph of two First Nation warriors of an indigenous tribe of the northwestern territories - Canada. circa 1900s

Zulu warriors, Southern Africa, c1875. Group portrait of Zulu warriors outside a thatched hut

The Florida. 16th century. Timucua Indian village. Food transportation by canoe. Engraving by Theodore de Bry (1528-1598). Brevis narratio floridae Eorum Quae in.... Frankfurt, 1591

HMS Tartar - Tribal Class Destroyer of the Royal Navy
HMS Tartar (F43) - Tribal Class Destroyer of the Royal Navy, completed 1939. Date: circa 1944

NATIVE AMERICAN CHIEFS. Six tribal chiefs, in ceremonial attire. Left to right: Little Plume (Piegan), Buckskin Charley (Ute), Geronimo (Chiricahua Apache), Quanah Parker (Comanche)

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

Almost every Himba woman wears anklets. They comprise strands of homemade metal beads threaded onto leather. Women cover their bodies in red ochre mixed with butterfat

Cherokee Alphabet, developed in 1821 (print)
PNP245304 Cherokee Alphabet, developed in 1821 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Luanda, Angola - Group of Mondombos Tribespeople, Mocamedes
A group of Mondombos Tribespeople (modern Herero) from the region close to Mocamedes (Mossamedes) (the capital city of Namibe Province in post-independence Angola). Date: circa 1906

Giant monolithic stone Maoi statues at Rano Raraku, Easter Island, Rapa Nui, Chile, South America 2008

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Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese people - Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Maha (big) Rabana or Banku (bench) Rabana, played by two or more people at a time is used at wedding festivals

Hamer Woman, Omo Valley, Ethiopia
Portrait of Hamer woman, Dimeka, Omo Valley

Zulu Warriors - Southern Africa. Note the western-style belts incorporated into traditional body adornments. Date: circa 1910s

Picture No. 10872025
Tribal Dancer - Bushmen Girl dancing in Manghetti dunes Date:

South American cannibals, 16th century
South American cannibals. 16th-century artwork of indigenous people of South American dismembering and roasting their slain enemies

Native American Indians do the Snow-Shoe Dance

Imam Shamil (possibly someone dressed up to represent him as he died in 1871) - Political and religious leader of the Muslim tribes of the Northern Caucasus

Muscat, Oman - Tribesmen at the Mathra Gate

Child of Mundari tribe
Svetlin Yosifov

Samurai with two swords, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph - Japan - samurai in a studio setting, with two swords, proably an actor

Affray of rival Aboriginal tribes, three miles from Brisbane in New South Wales, Australia. The Illustrated London News notes with undisguised disgust

Fula tribeswoman in headdress, French Sudan, West Africa
Fula (Fulah, Fulani) tribeswoman in an elaborate headdress, French Sudan, West Africa. Date: 1922

Warrior and attendants (bronze) (see also 412916)
DBP412917 Warrior and attendants (bronze) (see also 412916) by Benin, (17th century); height: 54 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; African, out of copyright

Amazons, warriors and witch doctors of Dahomey (coloured engraving)
960269 Amazons, warriors and witch doctors of Dahomey (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazons, warriors and witch doctors of Dahomey)

cannibals?
Pavol Stranak

West Africa - Nigeria - Kano - Sanusi People. Date: circa late 1950s

A Pokot man wearing typical beaded ornaments of his tribe. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language. Kenya

Two young Pokot girls wearing traditional ornaments that denote their unmarried status. Their broad belts are made with the metacarpus and metatarsal bones of dikdiks interspersed with beads. Kenya

On the war path-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
On the war path-Atsina, c1908. Small band of Atsina men on horseback, some carrying staffs with feathers, one wearing a war bonnet

The Royal Tour of Ghana
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on a tour of Ghana, showing their arrival and welcome at Accra airport, and various scenes from the tour itself

Africa, Kenya. Msai Tribal Beads

The Carnival of Oruro, Bolivia
The Carnival of Oruro - a religious festival (dating back over 2000 years) in Oruro, Bolivia - one of UNESCOs Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity

Madagascar - A Group of Betsileo Women, a highland ethnic group. Date: circa 1910s

Bedouins and camels in the desert, Egypt
A group of bedouins and their camels in the desert, Egypt. Date: early 20th century

Chief Seattles Grave
The grave of Chief Seattle (Si ahl), (circa 1780-1866) - a DkhwDuwAbsh (Duwamish) chief, also known as Sealth, Seathle, Seathl, or See-ahth. He followed a course of accommodation to white settlers

Maori head tattoos, artwork
Maori head tattoos. 19th century artwork of tattooed Maori heads. The Maoris, the indigenous population of the islands of New Zealand

A Pokot warrior wearing a cheetah skin jumps high in the air surrounded by young women to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Peshawar - Pathan Tribesmen with rifles (matchlocks)

Pular tribal village, Sounth Badone, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Frances Densmore, US anthropologist
Frances Densmore (left, 1867-1957), US ethnologist, using a phonograph (left) to record the voice and stories of Mountain Chief, a Native American from the Piegan tribe

Sudosukai beautification
Trevor Cole

generation of warriors
Pavol Stranak

Boy-Mundari
Svetlin Yosifov

Mundari cattle camp-Child
Svetlin Yosifov

Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho)
980466 Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter count on buffalo robe)

1940s East Africa - train Limuru escarpment, Kenya
1940s East Africa - train descending the Limuru escarpment, Kenya Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa BOAC seaplane Golden Hind Seychelles
1940s East Africa - BOAC seaplane Golden Hind Seychelles Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

The Zulu War, the Gallant Defence of Rorkes Drift by Lieutenants Chard and Bromhead and One Hundred
1059015 The Zulu War, the Gallant Defence of Rorkes Drift by Lieutenants Chard and Bromhead and One Hundred and Thirty-Seven Men (engraving) by Nash

Indian Fantasy, 1914 (oil on canvas)
3576878 Indian Fantasy, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Hartley, Marsden (1877-1943); 118.6x99.9 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

My toy
Svetlin Yosifov

A Tiki at Raroera Pah, New Zealand. Plate from The New Zealanders illustrated by George French Angas (1822-1886). Date: 1847

Battle of Otumba. Cortes troops defeated Aztec army, 1520. Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. Americas Museum

1827 Nukahiva Marquesas tattooed couple
Early Lithographic print by Carl Brodtmann from Dr. Shinz, " Naturgeschichte und Abbilldungen des Menschen der verschiedenen" 1827, with hand colouring

Australia, Queensland, Laura. Indigenous dancers performing at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival

Kenya, Lake Turkana, Eliye Sprinjgs. Before sunrise, Turkana fishermen with traditional wicker baskets prepare to fish for tilapia in the shallow waters of Lake Turkana using lighted faggots to

Tattoed Caledonian Pict Warrior Fierce Scotland
A tattoed Caledonian or Pict warrior. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857

The Exploration of M. de Brazza (1875-79) His Treaty with Makoko, illustration
XIR156811 The Exploration of M. de Brazza (1875-79) His Treaty with Makoko, illustration from Les Colonies Francaises (engraving) by Dascher, G

Picture No. 11066873
Lower Antelope Canyon. Arizona, USA. Date:

USA, Arizona-Utah, Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Park, Mitten and Buttes at Mid-day

Traditionally dressed Setu woman from a local tribe in South East Estonia, Estonia, Baltic States, Europe

Masai - Kenya, East Africa - Amazing neck rings. Date: 1949

Two Girls of the Nuer Tribe - Sudan
Two Girls (sisters?) of the Nuer Tribe - Sudan. Date: circa 1910s

Woman from Kayan tribe wearing traditional brass neck rings, near Loikaw District, Kayah State, Myanmar

Close-up portrait of senior Kayan woman wearing traditional brass neck rings, near Loikaw District, Kayah State, Myanmar

Close-up portrait of old lady with glasses and traditional facial tattoo smoking a pipe, Mindat, Mindat Township, Mindat District, Chin State, Myanmar

Africa, Zimbabwe, Matabeleland north. A traditional rural homestead

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Tribal Cultures Around the World" Queen Boudica of the Iceni Tribe: A fearless warrior queen who defied Roman rule and inspired generations with her indomitable spirit. Nipa Houses near Manila, Philippines: Traditional dwellings that showcase the ingenuity and sustainable practices of indigenous tribes in this vibrant archipelago. Portrait Of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull: An iconic leader whose unwavering resistance against colonial forces became a symbol of Native American resilience and pride. Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States: Indian Market offers a glimpse into the artistic brilliance of Native American tribes through their intricate basketry traditions. Sudan's General Dinka children collecting shea butter fruit showcases how tribal communities pass down age-old knowledge to younger generations, fostering self-sufficiency and cultural preservation. Mursi tribe: Known for their distinctive lip plates and elaborate body adornments, this Ethiopian tribe captivates with its unique customs and rich heritage. Tlingit Chief Johnson Totem Pole in Ketchikan, Alaska: A towering testament to the artistry and storytelling prowess of Northwest Coast Indigenous peoples. Totem poles in Vancouver, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada: These majestic carvings stand as guardians of ancestral wisdom while celebrating First Nations' deep connection to nature. A Samburu warrior looks out across the eastern scarp: With an unyielding bond to their land, these Kenyan warriors embody strength and resilience passed down through generations. Traditional Rabari tribal embroidered fabrics reflect India's diverse textile heritage while showcasing exquisite craftsmanship rooted in ancient traditions. Young Msai girls decorate their faces with ochre as they embrace age-old Maasai rituals that celebrate beauty, identity, and community bonds. Roman Wall in Wales stands as a reminder of ancient tribal territories and the enduring legacy of cultures that have shaped our world.