African Tribe Collection

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

Masai warrior, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

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

An old Kikuyu lady picks coffee Taken in the 1960 s, this photograph depicts a traditional form of dress and ear ornaments among Kikuyu women, which has completely disappeared

Two Msai warriors watch a hot air balloon flight over Masai Mara

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

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

A kalungu, an African talking drum

Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman, 2nd September 1898 (colour litho)
XZL151174 Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman, 2nd September 1898 (colour litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Himba women perform the otjiunda dance, stamping their feet, clapping and chanting while one of them gyrates in the centre of the circle

Portrait of young sisters girls with braids, Asaita, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Portrait of a Masai man wearing colorful traditional clothes, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Zulu warrior in traditional dress with fighting spear

Ole Senteu Simel, grandson of the famous Msai Laibon Mbatian (after which the highest peak of Mount Kenya is named), was the most respected laibon of the Msai until his death in 1986

Young boy writing on blackboard at school, Melabday, Asso Bhole, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Afar man looking at the smoke coming out from Erta Ale volcano caldera, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Children running in Melabday ethiopian village, Asso Bhole, Dallol, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

A Samburu warrior resplendent with long, braided, Ochred hair. The round ear ornaments of the warriors are fashioned from ivory

Traditional hut of the Toposa tribe, Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, Africa

Traditional village huts of the Toposa tribe, Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, Africa

Traditional village huts of the Laarim tribe, Boya Hills, Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, Africa

Traditional village hut of the Laarim tribe, Boya Hills, Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, Africa

Sunset over traditional huts of the Otuho (Lotuko) tribe, Imatong mountains, Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, Africa

Tradtional huts of the Otuho (Lotuko) tribe in a village in the Imatong mountains, Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, Africa

St. Anthony never was tempted like... from Ye Pilgrimage of ye Revnd
STC423800 St. Anthony never was tempted like... from Ye Pilgrimage of ye Revnd. Simpleheart, Adventures of a naive missionary in the South Seas, c.1880 (pen & w/c on paper) by English School

The King of Ashantee and his guards (litho)
STC415945 The King of Ashantee and his guards (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Map of Sekhukhune King of the Marota country, Southern Africa
Vintage illustration Map of Sekhukhune King of the Marota country, Southern Africa, 19th Century

Plan of Ngome forest showing where Cetshwayo was captured
Vintage illustration Plan of Ngome forest showing where Cetshwayo King of the Zulus was captured, 19th Century

A Masai man talking on a mobile phone in the African savanna, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Masai warriors doing the traditional jump dance, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

For two to three months after their circumcision, Pokot boys sing and dance in a special seclusion camp while undergoing instruction from tribal elders

Two young Datoga boys. The youngest wears metal bells around his ankles to ensure that he does not wander far from home without his mother or another member of the family hearing him

A young Datoga boy attired in beads. The metal bells worn around his ankles ensure that he does not wander far from home without his mother or another member of the family hearing him

A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin returns to camp with a haunch of impala over his shoulder. He killed the antelope with a metal-tipped arrow that had been dipped in a fast-acting vegetable poison

A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu. Once married, he will split the ondatu into two plaits and keep them covered

Two happy Himba girls ride a donkey to market. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Their long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

A Himba woman milks a cow in the stock enclosure close to her home. Traditional milk containers made from hollowed wood are preferred to their modern equivalents

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

An attractive !Kung woman. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen. They differ in appearance from the rest of black Africa having yellowish skin and being lightly boned

A Pokomo drummer from the Tana River district of Kenya

A Msai warrior with his long braids and body coated with red ochre mixed with animal fat. He has put ochre dust round his eyes to enhance his appearance ready for a dance

A Msai warrior in full battle cry, his long-bladed spear at the ready

Two Msai warriors in full regalia. The headdress of the man on the left is made from the mane of a lion while the one on the right is fringed with black ostrich feathers

The traditional weaponry of the Turkana warriors consisted of a long-shafted spear with a narrow blade, a small rectangular shield made of giraffe or buffalo hide

The Turkana spear-fish in the shallow waters of Lake Turkana. The wooden shaft has a detachable metal tip with a sharp barb, which is secured to the end of a long piece of rope

An Ethiopian man wears a headdress made from the skin of a gelada, a unique baboon-like primate that lives at high altitudes in northern Ethiopia

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Tapestry of African Tribes: From Samburu Warriors to Himba Women" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of African tribes as a Samburu warrior gazes across the vast eastern scarp, his eyes filled with wisdom and strength. In Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve, a Masai warrior stands tall, embodying the resilience and grace that define his tribe. Witness the vibrant traditions as young Masai girls adorn their faces with ochre, an ancient practice passed down through generations. Meanwhile, a Hadza hunter indulges in cannabis from a crude stone pipe, connecting with nature's rhythms in pursuit of sustenance. Marvel at the beauty of a Himba woman dressed in traditional attire, her body gleaming from red ochre—a symbol of cultural identity and pride. Journey back to the 1960s when an old Kikuyu lady carefully picks coffee beans, showcasing age-old agricultural practices that have sustained communities for centuries. Observe two Masai warriors gazing up at a hot air balloon floating gracefully over Masai Mara—an enchanting blend of tradition and modernity. Transport yourself to historical battles like Omdurman where brave soldiers charged fearlessly into battle under colorful banners. Discover unique tribal customs such as Pokot men adorning themselves with beaded ornaments while wearing cheetah skin—a celebration during Atelo ceremonies surrounded by joyous women. Experience the rhythmic beats resonating from kalungu drums—a vital part of African oral traditions. Notice how almost every Himba woman proudly wears anklets—symbols of femininity and cultural heritage intertwined. Delve deeper into Africa's rich tapestry as you explore these diverse tribes' languages, rituals, beliefs, and art forms that shape their identities. In this journey through time and culture, we are reminded that Africa's tribes hold invaluable knowledge about coexistence with nature and preserving ancestral legacies for future generations.