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African Collection (#11)

"A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of Africa: From Ancient Art to Modern Marvels" Step back in time with Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154

Background imageAfrican Collection: When tiredness penetrates flesh

When tiredness penetrates flesh
Sergio Pandolfini

Background imageAfrican Collection: Arbore tribe boy

Arbore tribe boy
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfrican Collection: Circles

Circles
Vedran Vidak

Background imageAfrican Collection: Caro tribe women

Caro tribe women
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfrican Collection: Women from the African tribe Mursi, Ethiopia

Women from the African tribe Mursi, Ethiopia
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfrican Collection: Boys at school in Benin

Boys at school in Benin
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Background imageAfrican Collection: Child Suri-fantasy

Child Suri-fantasy
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfrican Collection: waiting

waiting
Linda Wride

Background imageAfrican Collection: My World

My World
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: One windy day in Sendui

One windy day in Sendui
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: 100 Faces

100 Faces
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Am I the One

Am I the One
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Hey You !

Hey You !
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Signs Of Health

Signs Of Health
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Little big fellow

Little big fellow
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Lets go home

Lets go home
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Hmmmm

Hmmmm
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Trio

Trio
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Lost

Lost
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Sword Boy

Sword Boy
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: My Lips Are Sealed

My Lips Are Sealed
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: The Priest

The Priest
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: My Baby

My Baby
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Following The Path

Following The Path
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Shyness

Shyness
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Another Tanzanian Story

Another Tanzanian Story
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Age of innocence

Age of innocence
Izidor Gasperlin

Background imageAfrican Collection: Signs

Signs
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Masai Chief ll

Masai Chief ll
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: Deep Thoughts

Deep Thoughts
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: visit of stone age

visit of stone age
Pavol Stranak

Background imageAfrican Collection: Just Another Ordinary Day

Just Another Ordinary Day
Goran Jovic

Background imageAfrican Collection: 100 years of life

100 years of life
Pavol Stranak

Background imageAfrican Collection: Rectification

Rectification
Marc Apers

Background imageAfrican Collection: Graphiurus ocularis (Spectacled dormouse), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Graphiurus ocularis (Spectacled dormouse), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Graphiurus ocularis (Spectacled dormouse), 1777-1786

Background imageAfrican Collection: Nigeria, Ife bronze crowned head with scarification, 12th to 15th century AD in Ife museum

Nigeria, Ife bronze crowned head with scarification, 12th to 15th century AD in Ife museum

Background imageAfrican Collection: Map Showing the German Cameroon Colony, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Map Showing the German Cameroon Colony, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map Showing the German Cameroon Colony, 1916. German Cameroon was an African colony of the German Empire from 1884 to 1916

Background imageAfrican Collection: Jacaranda in blossom, Pretoria, South Africa, Africa

Jacaranda in blossom, Pretoria, South Africa, Africa
africa, african, alley, alleys, avenue, avenues, bloom, blooms, blossom, , Jacaranda Trees in Full Bloom, 130830658

Background imageAfrican Collection: Long-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes progne), Buffelsdoorn Estate, Klerksdorp, South Africa

Long-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes progne), Buffelsdoorn Estate, Klerksdorp, South Africa
A male Long-tailed Widowbird in breeding plumage, perched on a branch. The feathers are almost entirely black with orange and white shoulders, or epaulets

Background imageAfrican Collection: Queens South Africa Medal, Second Boer War 1899-1902

Queens South Africa Medal, Second Boer War 1899-1902
This medal was awarded to Second Lieutenant Charles F. Call, with four clasps. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageAfrican Collection: Mende Sowei Mask, Sierra Leone, West Africa

Mende Sowei Mask, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Women of the female-only secret society (Sande) of Western Africa used these carved, wooden, masks for initiation ceremonies, marking a womans transition from child to adulthood

Background imageAfrican Collection: Seated woman in brown dress, c1952. Creator: Shirley Markham

Seated woman in brown dress, c1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Seated woman in brown dress, c1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Background imageAfrican Collection: Tented lounge area of luxury Machaba Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Tented lounge area of luxury Machaba Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Background imageAfrican Collection: Patterns of shadows and light on sand dunes, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park

Patterns of shadows and light on sand dunes, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Background imageAfrican Collection: African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis). Odzala-Kokoua National Park. Cuvette-Ouest Region

African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis). Odzala-Kokoua National Park. Cuvette-Ouest Region. Republic of the Congo

Background imageAfrican Collection: Ethiopian Emperor Menelik II

Ethiopian Emperor Menelik II
Menelik II, emperor of Ethiopia, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Background imageAfrican Collection: Slow pan panorama of five blue wildebeests crossing the grasslands, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

Slow pan panorama of five blue wildebeests crossing the grasslands, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa
Slow pan panorama of five blue wildebeest

Background imageAfrican Collection: Wildebeest stands turning head under storm clouds, monochromatic

Wildebeest stands turning head under storm clouds, monochromatic
Mono wildebeest stands turning head under stormclouds



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"A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of Africa: From Ancient Art to Modern Marvels" Step back in time with Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154, where Africa takes center stage as a land of mystery and wonder. Explore Egypt's Coptic art, marveling at the intricate painting on wood depicting Christ and Abbot Mena, dating back to the 7th century A. D. Witness the incredible power of continental drift over 250 million years, shaping Africa's diverse landscapes and creating its breathtaking natural wonders. Journey through history with the British Empire world map from the 19th century, showcasing Africa's pivotal role in global affairs. Delve into ancient Palestine as you study a map detailing the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. Admire a stunning Moroccan wall feature from the 19th century that reflects Africa's rich cultural heritage. Discover Ottoman influence through Orteliuss' map from 1570, highlighting their vast empire that stretched across continents. Immerse yourself in African-American culture by celebrating Scott Joplin, an iconic pianist and composer who revolutionized music during his time. Encounter Lycaon pictus, a majestic canid found exclusively in African savannas and lightly wooded areas - a symbol of resilience amidst changing landscapes. Unearth Laetoli fossil footprints that provide evidence of our human ancestors walking on African soil millions of years ago. Finally, explore Oronce Fines' world map from 1531 which showcases Africa as an integral part of global exploration during this era. And lastly but not leastly delve into South Africa’s history with Cape Colony being depicted on an intriguing historical map. Africa is more than just a continent; it is an extraordinary tapestry woven together by centuries-old cultures, geological transformations, artistic masterpieces, musical legacies, and remarkable biodiversity. Let us celebrate this vibrant land that continues to captivate our hearts and minds.