Shoa Collection

Christian Warriors of Shoa (engraving)
3654303 Christian Warriors of Shoa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Warriors of Shoa)

Sketches of Abyssinia (engraving)
1594144 Sketches of Abyssinia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Abyssinia. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 23 May 1846)

The British Mission to Menelik, King of Abyssinia (litho)
1597656 The British Mission to Menelik, King of Abyssinia (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Mission to Menelik, King of Abyssinia)

Ethiopian woman setting fire to boil the water for coffee for traditional ceremony, Debre Libanos, Shoa, Ethiopia, Africa

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

Beautifully carved stelae represent the headstones of an 11th to 13th century burial ground at Tiya. They date back to the time of King Lalibela who was responsible for the construction of many

An old Ethiopian Orthodox priest holds a large brass Coptic cross at the rock-hewn church of Adadi Maryam, just south of Addis Abeba. This is the southernmost of Ethiopias rock-hewn churches

A proud peasant farmer harvests wheat between Ziway and Butajira in Central Ethiopia. Aided by his neighbours, the harvesting is carried out manually using sickles

Ponies trample corn to remove the grain in a typical rural setting outside Shashemene. Depending on the availability of animals, a farmer may use ponies, donkeys or oxen for this purpose

Dawn at Lake Ziway, Central Ethiopia, with the silhouette of a horse-drawn buggy.Horse-drawn buggies are widely used as taxis in the Ethiopian Highlands and in the Rift Valley south of Addis Abeda

Donkeys trample corn to remove the grain in a typical rural setting between Ziway and Butajira. Depending on the availability of animals, a farmer may use ponies, donkeys or oxen for this purpose

A man winnows Teff, a small-grained cereal, with a wooden hayfork.; Teff is grown extensively in Ethiopia and is used to make injera, a fermented, bread-type pancake

A man rides to market on his gaily-caprisoned pony. His saddlecloth is embroidered with Ethiopias imperial lion. Lions are associated with Ethiopias last monarch, the late Emperor Haile Selassie

A large gathering of people at Senbetes livestock market, which is an important weekly market close to the western scarp of the Abyssinian Rift

Ethiopia Ankober
Distant view of the former capital of Shoa

The market at the entrance to the Shoa Gate, one of six gates leading into the walled city of Harar, Ethiopia, Africa

Small village in Hosana region, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Building a circular house, Gourague country, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Oromo country, Bako region, Shoa state, Ethiopia, Africa

Megalithic tombs, archaeological site of Tiya, 14th to 16th century AD, Gourague area, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Village in the land of the Gourague, Hosana region, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Fields in the countryside in the land of the Gourague, Hosana region, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Barley field on the slopes of Entoto, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Building a hut, Gourague area, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Working on farmland, near Sentebe, Choa region, Ethiopia, Africa

Horse carrying wood passes rusting tank from the war, Sentebe, Choa region, Ethiopia, Africa

Menelik & Salsa / 1896
The meeting of Menelik, one of Ethiopias greatest emperors with Major Salsa of the Italian envoy

Tahitou, Ethiopian Royal
TAHITOU queen of Menelik II, king of Shoa

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Shoa: A Glimpse into Ethiopia's Cultural Tapestry" Step back in time with Christian Warriors of Shoa, as depicted in intricate engravings that capture their bravery and devotion. Delve deeper into Abyssinia through Sketches that unveil the region's captivating landscapes and traditions. Witness history unfold through The British Mission to Menelik, King of Abyssinia lithograph, showcasing a significant diplomatic encounter. Experience the essence of Ethiopian culture as an Ethiopian woman kindles fire to boil water for a traditional coffee ceremony, immersing yourself in age-old rituals. Marvel at an Ethiopian man adorned with a headdress crafted from gelada skin, symbolizing his connection to nature and ancestral roots. Encounter wisdom personified as an old Ethiopian Orthodox priest cradles a large brass artifact, carrying centuries of spiritual significance. Celebrate the resilience and hard work of proud peasant farmers harvesting wheat between Ziway's golden fields. Observe ponies trampling corn in their unique method to separate grain - a testament to resourcefulness passed down generations. Embrace the serenity of dawn at Lake Ziway, where nature paints breathtaking vistas that stir the soul. Witness donkeys diligently trampling corn kernels free from husks - a typical scene reflecting both tradition and practicality. Admire beautifully carved stelae standing tall like headstones honoring ancestors' memories - each telling its own story etched into stone. Immerse yourself in daily life as a man winnows Teff using a wooden hayfork; this small-grained cereal sustains communities across Ethiopia. In every corner lies treasures waiting to be discovered – tales woven by resilient people who honor their heritage while embracing progress towards tomorrow's horizon.