Hottentots Collection

African people
Antique illustration of a African people

San Hunter-gatherers in Africa
Carlo Kaminski

KAFFIR CREMATION
Cremation ceremony of the Hottentots and Kaffirs, southern Africa. Date: 1836

The Hottentot chief, Jan Afrikaaner, and his wife (engraving)
3655657 The Hottentot chief, Jan Afrikaaner, and his wife (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hottentot chief, Jan Afrikaaner, and his wife)

Hottentots, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001295 Hottentots, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Scenes of the Khoikhoi in South Africa, 1820
Khoikhoi people in kross sheepskin capes and aprons outside a hut 49, kraal or village of huts 50, and ostrich hunting 51. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

Scenes in South Africa, 1820
View of the Cape of Good Hope 46, Khoikhoi people with oxen and wagons 47, and Griqua people crossing a river 48. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

View of Griquatown, Northern Cape, 52, Khoikhoi visiting their family graves 53
6337774 View of Griquatown, Northern Cape, 52, Khoikhoi visiting their family graves 53, and a Khoikhoi preacher preaching in front of a wagon 54 by English School

Khoikhoi people in kross sheepskin capes and aprons outside a hut 49, kraal or village of huts 50
6337771 Khoikhoi people in kross sheepskin capes and aprons outside a hut 49, kraal or village of huts 50, and ostrich hunting 51 by English School

The Portuguese and Hottentots
LLM461151 The Portuguese and Hottentots by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Portuguese and Hottentots)

Hottentots (engraving)
3635684 Hottentots (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hottentots. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Hottentots and Bosjesmans of South Africa. 1834

People from Africa (coloured engraving)
997460 People from Africa (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Korah Hottentots of the Cape, c. 1820s / 30s (colour litho)
468729 Korah Hottentots of the Cape, c.1820s/30s (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei... Vol II Pl)

View of the Cape of Good Hope 46, Khoikhoi people with oxen and wagons 47, and Griqua people crossing a river 48
6337766 View of the Cape of Good Hope 46, Khoikhoi people with oxen and wagons 47, and Griqua people crossing a river 48 by English School

Schmidt teaching the Hottentots agriculture (engraving)
965023 Schmidt teaching the Hottentots agriculture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schmidt teaching the Hottentots agriculture)

Hottentots trying a criminal (engraving)
816317 Hottentots trying a criminal (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hottentots or Khoikhoi, a native people from southwestern Africa)

The zenik of the Hottentots, A Zenik of the Hottentoten with black spine stripes, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Desmoulins sculp, Pl. 92, before P. 145 (Bd. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

African Native People, lithograph, published in 1897
African Native People: 1 - 2) Mpongwe people from Gabun; 3) Arab from Morocco; 4) Arab from the southern Tunisia; 5) Fellah; 6 - 7) Copts; 8) Koto from Niger; 9) Fang people; 10) Berber (Dachelaner)

Hottentots Lifestyle clothing hunting instruments
Hottentots, Lifestyle, clothing, hunting instruments, livestock and child care of the Hottentots, a primitive people at the Cape of Good Hope, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sculp, Pl

Hottentots herd Hans Burgkmair German 1473-1531
Hottentots with herd. Hans Burgkmair (German, 1473-1531). Woodcut

Hottentot Village 1750
Hottentots erecting a hut, consisting of woven matting stretched over a wooden frame. Date: circa 1750

Namibia - Khoikhoi at Dinner
Khoikhoi at Dinner, Namibia. Captioned GermanSouthwest Africa - Hottentots at Dinner Date: 1900s

Map Africa Good Hope
The Colony of Good Hope, with useful warnings about the sea cows (hippopotami) in the Orange River and the wildness of the Boshiesmans or Hottentots. Date: 1817

The Kaffir War: Cape Corps Hottentots

Marriage among the Hottentots, Jan Luyken, Jan Bouman, 1681

The Kaffir War: Cape Corps Hottentots

HOTTENTOTS
Hottentots an der Mundung des Oranien flusses - couldn t translate this one !

Hottentots Travelling
Hottentots travelling on his ox

Hottentots Traveling
A Hottentot family on the move with their livestock

Van Riebeck & Hottentots
Dutch governor Jan Van Riebeeck entertains the native Hottentots on the claversingel

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"Hottentots: Unveiling the Rich Cultural Tapestry of African Native People" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Hottentots, an indigenous African people known as San Hunter-gatherers. This captivating lithograph, published in 1897, offers a glimpse into their fascinating way of life. As we explore this map of Africa from 1820, we discover the lands where these resilient individuals resided. From Kaffir cremation rituals to scenes depicting daily life in South Africa, every image tells a story. Intriguingly, an engraving introduces us to Jan Afrikaaner, a prominent Hottentot chief who played a pivotal role within his community. Alongside him stands his wife—a testament to the importance placed on family bonds among these remarkable people. The color litho from 1863-79 showcases the diversity and vibrancy that characterized Hottentot culture. Their distinctive attire consisting of kross sheepskin capes and aprons reflects their connection with nature while exuding elegance and grace. Venturing further into this visual journey through time, scenes from Congo offer glimpses into yet another facet of Hottentot existence. These images transport us to Griquatown in Northern Cape where Khoikhoi people visit their family graves or gather around as a preacher delivers spiritual teachings before a wagon. Ostrich hunting—an essential activity for sustenance—demonstrates their resourcefulness and adaptability within their environment. The kraal or village of huts serves as both shelter and communal space for social gatherings—a testament to their strong sense of community. Through these captivating visuals spanning centuries past, we honor the rich cultural heritage left behind by the Hottentots. Let us celebrate their resilience, wisdom, and profound connection with nature that continue to inspire generations today.