Berbers Collection

Morocco - Camel train, Berber with Dromedary Camels in the great sand dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga
TD-1397 Morocco - Camel train, Berber with Dromedary Camels in the great sand dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga Sahara Desert in Morocco's Southeast, Africa

Kabyle Village of Taourirt - Northern Algeria in the Bouira Province - The Kabyle people are Berbers from North Eastern Algeria - estimated population today of 5 million individuals. Date: circa 1910s

A young Berber woman breastfeeding her baby (colour litho)
960123 A young Berber woman breastfeeding her baby (colour litho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young Berber woman breastfeeding her baby)

An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Ruins of Oudinah, fifteeen miles south of Tunis, 1858. Creator: Unknown
An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Ruins of Oudinah, fifteeen miles south of Tunis, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Arthur Hall

'Moorish Types; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. Creator: Trorey Blackmore
Moorish Types; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Kabyles fording a stream; The Natives of Algeria, the Kabyle, the Arab, the Moor, and the Jew, 1875 Creator: Unknown
Kabyles fording a stream; The Natives of Algeria, the Kabyle, the Arab, the Moor, and the Jew, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Kabyle Turner at his Wheel; The Natives of Algeria, the Kabyle, the Arab, the Moor, and... 1875. Creator: Unknown
Kabyle Turner at his Wheel; The Natives of Algeria, the Kabyle, the Arab, the Moor, and the Jew, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Relief Map of Berberie, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Relief Map of Berberie, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Young women of the Kabyle Tribe, Algeria
Young Kabyle Women from Taourirt Des Beni Menguellet in the Djurdjura or Jurjura Range, a mountain range of the Tell Atlas, part of the Atlas Mountain System, located in Kabylie, Algeria

Berber man leading camel train in Sahara desert, Erg Chebbi, Morocco

Shadows of riders and camels in Sahara desert, Erg Chebbi, Morocco

Berber man leading camel train in Sahara desert, Erg Chebbi, Morocco

Evening prayer, Sahara desert, Erg Chebbi, Morocco

Young Berber from Egypt
A Young Berber boy from Egypt, North Africa

Breber Mountaineers at a Marriage Feast; Visit to the Sultan of Morocco, at Fez, in the spring of 1 Creator: T
Breber Mountaineers at a Marriage Feast; Visit to the Sultan of Morocco, at Fez, in the spring of 1871, 1871. [North African entertainers]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Moors Fighting (oil on canvas)
IND119213 Moors Fighting (oil on canvas) by Lameyer, Francisco (1825-77); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: conquest in the 8th century; ); Index Fototeca

Barbarian Ethiopian customs, human fortresses (colour litho)
2778403 Barbarian Ethiopian customs, human fortresses (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbarian Ethiopian customs, human fortresses)

A surprise for the Arabs in Tripolitania (colour litho)
2808772 A surprise for the Arabs in Tripolitania (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A surprise for the Arabs in Tripolitania)

An abominable crime at Duveyrier, southern Algeria (colour litho)
2782246 An abominable crime at Duveyrier, southern Algeria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An abominable crime at Duveyrier, southern Algeria)

Berbers inspect the truffles for sale in the market in Tunis (chromolitho)
736026 Berbers inspect the truffles for sale in the market in Tunis (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New English Expedition to Somalia Against Mad Mullah, The Departure From Berber (Colour Litho)
2798719 The New English Expedition to Somalia Against Mad Mullah, The Departure From Berber (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A glorious memory. The defence of Mazagran (colour litho)
2818809 A glorious memory. The defence of Mazagran (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A glorious memory)

Zouaves (b / w photo)
NAM261043 Zouaves (b/w photo) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright

French expedition against the Kroumirs, Tunisia, 1881 (coloured engraving)
5998722 French expedition against the Kroumirs, Tunisia, 1881 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French expedition against the Kroumirs, Tunisia)

Travel methods of the Berbers in Algeria. A prince or high ranking officer on horseback, a woman under a canopy on a donkey, and pilgrims to Mecca under a canopy on a horse

Costumes of the Berbers in the kingdom of Fez, North Africa, including men in cloak and turban with chinstrap. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by L

Costumes of the Berbers, North Africa, early 19th century, including woman in traditional hayek shawl. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Naval architecture of the Berbers: barque 1, stambecco warship 2, polacca 3, and pink or pinque mechant ship 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paolo Socroaldi from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

The occupation of Giarabub (colour litho)
2777687 The occupation of Giarabub (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The occupation of Giarabub)

Straits of Gibraltar, Tangier (oil on canvas)
702994 Straits of Gibraltar, Tangier (oil on canvas) by Ussi, Stefano (1822-1901); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Middle Eastern Costumes (colour litho)
820053 Middle Eastern Costumes (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes, Fig 1 Figure of a Wahhabi Arab, Fig 2 Figures in Mecca)

A rebel chief surrendering to the French in southern Algeria (colour litho)
2819162 A rebel chief surrendering to the French in southern Algeria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Surrender of the Djemaa de Charrouin to French General Serviere, Algeria (colour litho)
2782187 Surrender of the Djemaa de Charrouin to French General Serviere, Algeria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fantasia, traditional Berber display of horsemanship, North Africa (coloured engraving)
976034 Fantasia, traditional Berber display of horsemanship, North Africa (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fantasia)

Berbers on horseback (photo)
960125 Berbers on horseback (photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berbers on horseback, published in Figaro Illustre, April 1898)

An example of Kabyle House, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b / w photo)
872391 An example of Kabyle House, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An example of Kabyle House, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b / w photo)
872390 An example of Kabyle House, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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MOROCCO, Ouarzazate, View of red stone kasbah exterior with carpets hanging from the lower walls

Berber woman in Toujane village, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

An Encampment in the Atlas Mountains, c. 1865 (oil on canvas)
WLT204661 An Encampment in the Atlas Mountains, c.1865 (oil on canvas) by Fromentin, Eugene (1820-76); 105x143.3 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

Kabyle Village Interior - Northern Algeria
Kabyle Village - Northern Algeria - The Kabyle people are Berbers from North Eastern Algeria - estimated population today of 5 million individuals. Date: circa 1910s

Battle of Tours or Battle of Poitiers. Octuber 732. Miniature of Great Chronicle of France. Chateau of Chantilly. France

Capture of the Algerian corsair xebec L Uccello by the Genoese galleys Taggia and San Giorgio on August 11, 1788 near San Remo. Engraving. ITALY. LIGURIA. Genoa. Pegli. Navy Museum

Kabyle Olive Oil Press - North Eastern Algeria
A quite outstanding postcard (incredible detail) showing an olive oil press in operation in the Kabyle Region of Algeria. The Kabyle people are Berbers from North Eastern Algeria - estimated

Elegant woman of the Kabyle People - Algeria
Elegant woman of the Kabyle People - Berbers from North Eastern Algeria - estimate population today approx. 5 million individuals. Date: circa 1908

TUNISIA. GABES. Matmata. Berber troglodyte architecture

Map / Nw Africa 1719
North-west Africa, showing portions of Barbary, land of the Berbers, known to Europeans as barbarians (today Morocco, Tunisia &c)

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The Berbers, an indigenous ethnic group of North Africa, have a rich and vibrant culture that spans across Morocco and Algeria. In the vast Sahara Desert, their nomadic lifestyle is epitomized by the iconic camel trains traversing the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, Morocco. The sight of Berber men leading these majestic dromedary camels evokes a sense of awe and wonder. Venturing further into Northern Algeria, one can discover the enchanting Kabyle Village of Taourirt. Here, traditional Berber architecture blends harmoniously with nature's rugged beauty. As we explore this picturesque village, we encounter young women adorned in colorful garments representing their proud Kabyle heritage. In historical depictions like the Battle of Tours or Battle of Poitiers in 732 AD, miniatures capture the bravery and valor displayed by Berber warriors who fought alongside Arab forces against Frankish armies. These battles marked significant moments in history where cultures clashed and shaped future events. Back to present-day Morocco's Sahara Desert at Erg Chebbi once again reveals breathtaking scenes as shadows cast by riders on camels create mesmerizing silhouettes against the setting sun-drenched dunes. This surreal landscape leaves an indelible mark on our souls. Moving beyond images frozen in time, we witness everyday life within Berber communities. A young woman tenderly breastfeeding her baby showcases maternal love deeply rooted within their culture – a testament to their strong family bonds. As evening falls over Erg Chebbi's sandy expanse, prayers echo through the desert air as devout Berbers engage in religious rituals amidst this tranquil oasis under a star-studded sky. Their unwavering faith intertwines with nature's grandeur to create an ethereal ambiance that captivates all who witness it. Not limited to land-based endeavors alone; even maritime exploits are part of Berber history.