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Africa Zulu Kraal near Amajuba Hill pre-1900
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Africa Zulu Kraal near Amajuba Hill pre-1900
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Colonialism Kraal Pre 1900 Zulu Zulus
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This vintage photograph, hailing from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the Africa Zulu Kraal nestled at the foot of Amajuba Hill prior to 1900. The image, likely captured on a lantern slide, offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the daily life of the Zulu people during the pre-colonial era. The African landscape is dotted with circular huts, each one a testament to the Zulu people's unique architectural traditions. Smoke rises from the center of the kraal, signaling the presence of a bustling community. The men, clad in animal skins and adorned with intricate beadwork, engage in various activities, while women and children play and tend to the livestock. The serene beauty of the scene is juxtaposed with the imposing presence of Amajuba Hill in the background, its rugged peaks and lush greenery a stark reminder of the harsh yet fertile land the Zulu people called home. The absence of modern technology and the simple, earthy hues of the image add to its timeless allure. This photograph offers a window into a bygone era, a time when the Zulu people thrived in their ancestral lands, untouched by the encroaching British Empire and the colonialism that would soon follow. The Victorian and Edwardian eras, with their grandiose ideals and imperialistic ambitions, were on the horizon, but for now, the Africa Zulu Kraal near Amajuba Hill remained a symbol of the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the Zulu people.
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