Afro Collection

ARTHUR ASHE (1943-1993). American tennis player. Photographed during his match against Jimmy Connors in the mens singles final at Wimbledon, won by Ashe in four sets, 5 July 1975

African people
Antique illustration of a African people

Man prepares his hair ready for his wedding day - Djibouti, East Africa. Date: 1908

MUHAMMED ALI (b. 1942). N

Trinidad Carnival Band
An oil drum band playing festive music at the annual Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

Dressing Fante Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, Africa
Dressing a Fanti (Fante) Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, West Africa (modern Ghana). Date: circa 1910s

Collapsed house in Swedenborg Square, Stepney
Gazing at the ruins of their home, which collapsed soon after they fled - tenants of a house in Stepney. The house was typical of much of old housing in London

Faction of supporters of Joseph Brooks (1821-1877) leaving the State House of Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1874
NWI4959452 Faction of supporters of Joseph Brooks (1821-1877) leaving the State House of Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1874. Episode of the War Brooks Baxter (Elisha Baxter, 1827-1899)

Learning forms and volumes in a school open to the teaching of African American children, New York City (USA), 1870
NWI4961088 Learning forms and volumes in a school open to the teaching of African American children, New York City (USA), 1870

Howard University in Washington DC, circa 1880. Founded in 1867, nicknamed the Black Harvard because it is a campus
NWI4961082 Howard University in Washington DC, circa 1880. Founded in 1867, nicknamed the Black Harvard because it is a campus open to the education of Afro-Americans

USA, Two Siamese sisters (?) reading a newspaper pose in studio, 1860
LUX4732604 USA, Two Siamese sisters (?) reading a newspaper pose in studio, 1860; (add.info.: USA, Two Siamese sisters (?) reading a newspaper pose in studio, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

A policeman helps pedestrians cross a busy New York street, 1870s - Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
NWI4967005 A policeman helps pedestrians cross a busy New York street, 1870s - Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration; (add.info)

She Is Called Rie
Jan Slotboom

President Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) meeting with the African American delegation in the negre building
NWI4960585 President Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) meeting with the African American delegation in the negre building, at the cotton exhibition in Atlanta State in 1895

Children having fun, set up on a cargo of hay, in a hitch drawn by a pair of horses, driven by a peasant
NWI4879899 Children having fun, set up on a cargo of hay, in a hitch drawn by a pair of horses, driven by a peasant, during the summer and during the hay season

"A Savage of Botany Bay." Australian aborigine, naked, with beard and afro, decorated with tattoos
5856478 "A Savage of Botany Bay." Australian aborigine, naked, with beard and afro, decorated with tattoos, carrying a stick.; (add.info)

American daily life: soldier of the 10th cavalry regiment, composed only of Afro Americans, nicknamed Buffalo Soldier
NWI4887731 American daily life: soldier of the 10th cavalry regiment, composed only of Afro Americans, nicknamed Buffalo Soldier, falling off the track, desarconne of his mount

Woman in fancy dress costume as a fetish doll, la poupee fetiche, in huge afro wig with large blue ribbon
FLO4684625 Woman in fancy dress costume as a fetish doll, la poupee fetiche, in huge afro wig with large blue ribbon, and simple blue dress

mother nature version 2
Joshua msonthe

regular joe
Joshua msonthe

the color queen
Joshua msonthe

W.O.M.E.N
Carelle N'guessan

First World War: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: encampment of American soldiers
LUX4799108 First World War: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: encampment of American soldiers, American black soldiers in front of tents, 1917; (add.info.: First World War: France, Centre)

Thanksgiving dinner served in the refectory of an African American children's orphanage in New York, around 1870
NWI4958539 Thanksgiving dinner served in the refectory of an African American children's orphanage in New York, around 1870

Voodoo Ceremony in New Orleans in Louisiana - Voodoo dance, performed in New Orleans, Louisiana
ELD4840446 Voodoo Ceremony in New Orleans in Louisiana - Voodoo dance, performed in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Engraving from the end of the 19th century Private Collection; (add.info)

Tiffen
Giacomo Bruno

Karen
Jan Slotboom

Red Scarf
Jan Slotboom

The African Bookstore
Emma Make

Elizabeth
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Half-portrait of young woman wearing large lace scarf over plaid bodice, c1880-c1889. Creator: James O Durgan
Half-portrait of young woman wearing large lace scarf over plaid bodice, c1880-c1889

Digital artwork portrait of an elegant and attractive elderly African lady
face, black, person, woman, smile, handsome, expression, casual, ethnic, african, closeup, eyes, one, model, studio, afro, head shot, female, lady, elegant, knowing, isolated, style, lifestyle

Cotton Candy Dream (2021)
Dianne Nicole Fernando

Tone
Lynnda Rakos

Cotton Candy Dream (2021)
Dianne Nicole Fernando

Tone
Lynnda Rakos

Cotton Candy Dream (2021)
Dianne Nicole Fernando

Tone
Lynnda Rakos

Tone
Lynnda Rakos

Cotton Candy Dream (2021)
Dianne Nicole Fernando

Tone
Lynnda Rakos

guitar syndrome
m salim bhayangkara

Sudan - A group of Hadendoa Warriors. The Hadendoa is the name of a nomadic subdivision of the Beja people, known for their support of the Mahdiyyah rebellion during the 1880s to 1890s

Weekly Sunday Rumba Show, Callejon de Hamel, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Goddess Of The Flowers
Treechild

Young Girl Reading Book in Classroom, Pleasant Green School, Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, USA
684741 Young Girl Reading Book in Classroom, Pleasant Green School, Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, USA, c.1921 (b/w photo) by Hine

Young woman with a pronounced lip plate - Mozambique
A young Maconde (Makonde) woman with a pronounced lip plate - Portuguese East Africa (modern-day Mozambique) circa 1910s

Thin Lizzy, Rock Group, perform at The Apollo, Coventry, Warwickshire in December 1981. The line of the group was Phil Lynott on bass guitar and vocals. (centre and singing) Snowy White on Guitar

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"Embracing the Afro: A Symbol of Identity, Power, and Beauty" The iconic Arthur Ashe, with his afro proudly on display, captivated the world during his legendary match against Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon in 1975. His unruly mane became a symbol of African people's resilience and determination. Across continents, the afro has been cherished as a cultural statement. In Djibouti, a man meticulously prepares his hair for his wedding day - an ode to tradition and celebration. Meanwhile, in Sekondi, Gold Coast (now Ghana), a skilled stylist delicately dresses Fante Lady's hair with intricate braids and beads – showcasing the artistry behind this natural crown. Muhammad Ali's larger-than-life personality was perfectly complemented by his majestic afro. The boxing legend used it as a visual representation of black pride and defiance against societal norms. In Trinidad Carnival Band festivities come alive with vibrant colors and extravagant costumes adorned with towering afros, and is an explosion of culture where music fills the air alongside these magnificent hairstyles. From Swedenborg Square in Stepney to Callejon de Hamel in Havana, Cuba; collapsed houses or weekly rumba shows cannot overshadow the beauty that lies within individuals who embrace their roots through their afros. These resilient souls find strength amidst adversity while celebrating their heritage. Whether it be Maabena from Africa or your regular Joe from down the street – everyone can rock an afro. It transcends social status or gender; it unites us all under one common thread – our shared humanity. Just like Mother Nature herself dons different hues throughout seasons; so does the versatile afro crown its wearers with various shades of glory. From jet black coils to fiery red curls – each unique strand tells its own story. Let us celebrate this timeless hairstyle that crowns heads far and wide - The Afro: A testament to individuality, pride, and the enduring spirit of humanity.