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Background imageZulu Collection: Southern Africa - Zulu Chieftain with his many wives

Southern Africa - Zulu Chieftain with his many wives. The practice of having several wives indicates a mans social standing, wealth and virility

Background imageZulu Collection: The dash with the colours, Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879, (1900)

The dash with the colours, Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879, (1900)
The dash with the colours, Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, South Africa, 22 January 1879, (1900). Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV

Background imageZulu Collection: Angolan Moon

Angolan Moon
Fadil Roze

Background imageZulu Collection: Ethiopia Spirit

Ethiopia Spirit
Fadil Roze

Background imageZulu Collection: Sarah

Sarah
Fadil Roze

Background imageZulu Collection: Onyesha Odili

Onyesha Odili
Fadil Roze

Background imageZulu Collection: Zuri Madaki

Zuri Madaki
Fadil Roze

Background imageZulu Collection: Africa Zulu Girl pre-1900

Africa Zulu Girl pre-1900

Background imageZulu Collection: Africa Zulu children playing pre-1900

Africa Zulu children playing pre-1900

Background imageZulu Collection: Africa Intombi Zulus pre-1900

Africa Intombi Zulus pre-1900

Background imageZulu Collection: Africa Zulu trophy shield pre-1900

Africa Zulu trophy shield pre-1900

Background imageZulu Collection: Africa Zulu Men pre-1900

Africa Zulu Men pre-1900

Background imageZulu Collection: Africa Zulu Kraal near Amajuba Hill pre-1900

Africa Zulu Kraal near Amajuba Hill pre-1900

Background imageZulu Collection: A Zulu Warrior, Victorian period

A Zulu Warrior, Victorian period

Background imageZulu Collection: Zulu warrior, Africa

Zulu warrior, Africa

Background imageZulu Collection: Zulu at the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley

Zulu at the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London in 1924

Background imageZulu Collection: Nigel, A Zulu

Nigel, A Zulu
A portrait oil painting of Nigel, a muscular Zulu man, wearing a black and white striped wrap which reveals a bare shoulder and half torso

Background imageZulu Collection: Zulu impi invading general Bullers camp

Zulu impi invading general Bullers camp
A Zulu impi marching into one of general Buller's camps. Impi is a Zulu word meaning war or combat, and by association any body of men gathered for war

Background imageZulu Collection: Apartheid Township

Apartheid Township, freshly built. Date: circa 1952

Background imageZulu Collection: Zulu village: with villagers

Zulu village: with villagers.: Date: circa 1952

Background imageZulu Collection: Zulu war. At Bay! The French Prince Imperial attacked by Z

Zulu war. At Bay! The French Prince Imperial attacked by Z
Fanciful depiction of the Prince Imperial's last moments as he is attacked by Zulus, a reflection of the sentimental way his death was treated by the press at the time. Date: 1879

Background imageZulu Collection: The Prince Imperial of France, aged three in the uniform of

The Prince Imperial of France, aged three in the uniform of
The infant Prince Imperial in full military dress, with small rifle, prefiguring his death in uniform twenty years later in 1879, 1st June, during an ambush in the Zulu wars. Date: 1859

Background imageZulu Collection: The Zulu war. The entrenched position at Rorke's Drift

The Zulu war. The entrenched position at Rorke's Drift
The scene as reinforcements arrive at Rorke's Drift, successfully defended by the British from 3, 000 Zulus. Extended caption

Background imageZulu Collection: Zulu war. Death of Prince Imperial. The Prince's toy railway

Zulu war. Death of Prince Imperial. The Prince's toy railway
Sketch taken during Franco-Prussian war of Prince's playthings. The death of the Prince Imperial during the Zulu war was treated with great sentimentality by the ILN. Date: 1879

Background imageZulu Collection: Zulu War Late Prince Imperial Body Carried Iln

Zulu War Late Prince Imperial Body Carried Iln
zulu, war, late, prince, imperial, body, carried, iln, import, 21, dec, 07, 1879, covered, british, flag, gun, carriage, journey, pietermaritzburg, route, lined, soldiers, crowd, sympathisers, death

Background imageZulu Collection: The Defenders of Rorke's Drift at daybreak, 23rd January 187

The Defenders of Rorke's Drift at daybreak, 23rd January 187
Dead Zulus piled up against sandbanks and fortifications, British officers with rifles and bayonets standing above them, perpetrating the myth that Rorke's Drift was an important victory

Background imageZulu Collection: ZULU GIRLS BURIED ALIVE

ZULU GIRLS BURIED ALIVE
When Muande, mother of Zulu chief Tchaka, dies, she is given an extravagant send-off, one feature of which is that ten girls are buried alive alongside her Date: mid 19th century

Background imageZulu Collection: KAFFIR BURIAL (ALIVE)

KAFFIR BURIAL (ALIVE)
When Muande, mother of Zulu chief Tchaka, dies, she is given an extravagant send-off, one feature of which is that ten girls are buried alive alongside her Date: mid 19th century

Background imageZulu Collection: Zulu War Prince Imperial Events Africa South

Zulu War Prince Imperial Events Africa South
zulu, war, prince, imperial, events, africa, south, 1879, death, fatally, ambushed, zulus, the, of, by, , 10029476

Background imageZulu Collection: ZULU WAR/PRINCE IMPERIAL

ZULU WAR/PRINCE IMPERIAL
DEATH OF THE PRINCE IMPERIAL The Prince Imperial is fatally ambushed by the Zulus. Date: 2 June 1879

Background imageZulu Collection: 'For Victory! No, all hope is gone; for life! Let that go too; But for the Colours still work

"For Victory! No, all hope is gone; for life! Let that go too; But for the Colours still work on - the chance is
984715 "For Victory! No, all hope is gone; for life! Let that go too; But for the Colours still work on - the chance is left with you", from Ballads of Famous Fights, First Edition

Background imageZulu Collection: For Victory! illustration from Ballads of Famous Fights, c. 1900 (colour litho)

For Victory! illustration from Ballads of Famous Fights, c. 1900 (colour litho)
IL251863 For Victory! illustration from Ballads of Famous Fights, c.1900 (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection

Background imageZulu Collection: Mpande, 1798-1872. King of the Zulu nation. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887

Mpande, 1798-1872. King of the Zulu nation. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887
693678 Mpande, 1798-1872. King of the Zulu nation. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887 by Spanish School, (19th century)

Background imageZulu Collection: Ketchwayo, King of the Zulu, red shiner (1853)

Ketchwayo, King of the Zulu, red shiner (1853)
7279966 Ketchwayo, King of the Zulu, red shiner (1853) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ketchwayo, King of the Zulu, red shiner (1853), Historical

Background imageZulu Collection: Dinizulu, Undabuko and Chingwao, the Exiled Zulu Chiefs, leaving the Goal at Eshowe... 1890

Dinizulu, Undabuko and Chingwao, the Exiled Zulu Chiefs, leaving the Goal at Eshowe... 1890. Creator: Unknown
Dinizulu, Undabuko and Chingwao, the Exiled Zulu Chiefs, leaving the Goal at Eshowe, Zululand; En Route for St. Helena, 1890

Background imageZulu Collection: Zulu chief, from MacMillan school posters, c. 1950-60s (colour litho)

Zulu chief, from MacMillan school posters, c. 1950-60s (colour litho)
3709087 Zulu chief, from MacMillan school posters, c.1950-60s (colour litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageZulu Collection: Zulu chief (colour litho)

Zulu chief (colour litho)
2774903 Zulu chief (colour litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zulu chief. Educational poster.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageZulu Collection: The horse stands between his master and the enemy (colour litho)

The horse stands between his master and the enemy (colour litho)
7193519 The horse stands between his master and the enemy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The horse stands between his master and the enemy)

Background imageZulu Collection: Neckrest (Isicamelo), South Africa, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Neckrest (Isicamelo), South Africa, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Neckrest (Isicamelo), South Africa, 19th century

Background imageZulu Collection: The human figure (engraving)

The human figure (engraving)
5216885 The human figure (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The human figure. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon (Bibliographisches Institut)

Background imageZulu Collection: Zulu lads fencing (engraving)

Zulu lads fencing (engraving)
3655644 Zulu lads fencing (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zulu lads fencing)

Background imageZulu Collection: A Zulu boy, a gentle smile (coloured photo)

A Zulu boy, a gentle smile (coloured photo)
3643217 A Zulu boy, a gentle smile (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Zulu boy, a gentle smile)

Background imageZulu Collection: Warrior in Full Dress (engraving)

Warrior in Full Dress (engraving)
6028746 Warrior in Full Dress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warrior in Full Dress)

Background imageZulu Collection: Necklace, Northern Nguni or Zulu, 1800s (glass beads, bone, sinew)

Necklace, Northern Nguni or Zulu, 1800s (glass beads, bone, sinew)
500435 Necklace, Northern Nguni or Zulu, 1800s (glass beads, bone, sinew) by South African School, (19th century); h:38.10 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageZulu Collection: Zulus advancing to attack at Kambula Hill, March 29th 1879 (litho)

Zulus advancing to attack at Kambula Hill, March 29th 1879 (litho)
STC373391 Zulus advancing to attack at Kambula Hill, March 29th 1879 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageZulu Collection: Group of Zulus having their Scouff, c. 1895 (b / w photo)

Group of Zulus having their Scouff, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701572 Group of Zulus having their Scouff, c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: scoff - food.); South African, out of copyright

Background imageZulu Collection: Zulu fop, showing mode of dressing the hair (engraving)

Zulu fop, showing mode of dressing the hair (engraving)
961993 Zulu fop, showing mode of dressing the hair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zulu fop, showing mode of dressing the hair)



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"Zulu: A Rich Tapestry of African History and Culture" Step into the fascinating world of Zulu, a vibrant culture that has left an indelible mark on history. From the tumultuous battles of the Zulu War to the captivating tribal dances, this African people have captivated hearts worldwide. The Zulu War, particularly the Battle of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, stands as a testament to their fierce warrior spirit. These pivotal moments in history showcased both their bravery and strategic prowess against British forces. The echoes of these conflicts still resonate today. Beyond warfare, delve into the heart and soul culture. Explore Dumazula Cultural Village in South Africa for an authentic experience with a Zulu tribal dance group. Witness their rhythmic movements and colorful attire as they celebrate age-old traditions passed down through generations. Shaka Zulu remains an iconic figure within Zulu folklore. As chief of the clan during the early 19th century, his leadership skills were legendary. His portrait serves as a reminder of his influence on shaping South Africa's history. Witnessing firsthand how the Zulus advance to attack is awe-inspiring; their methodical approach showcases not only physical strength but also mental agility, and is a sight that leaves one humbled by their resilience and determination. Even in lighthearted depictions such as cartoons from Punch magazine during the era of colonialism, we see glimpses into how popular culture portrayed this significant period in time - forever intertwining "Zulu" with historical events. As you explore all facets related to "Zulu, " be it war or cultural heritage, immerse yourself in Africa's rich tapestry woven by this remarkable people who continue to shape our understanding of history even today.