East African Collection

Africa, Tanzania, Loiborsoit. Beautiful landscape with umbrella thorn acacia

A Chief of Abyssinia, c. 1870. Creator: Henri Alexandre Georges Regnault
A Chief of Abyssinia, c. 1870

Single leaf with Saint Luke, late 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Single leaf with Saint Luke, late 14th century

The Virgin and Child with Archangels, Scenes from the Life of Christ, and Saints, early 17th century Creator: Unknown
The Virgin and Child with Archangels, Scenes from the Life of Christ, and Saints, early 17th century. The central panel of this triptych features a version of Mary

Diptych Icon with Saint George, and Mary and the Infant Christ, early 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Diptych Icon with Saint George, and Mary and the Infant Christ, early 15th century

Right Half of a Diptych with the Virgin and Child Flanked by Angels, late 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Right Half of a Diptych with the Virgin and Child Flanked by Angels, late 15th century. This small-scale panel painting depicts the Virgin and Child flanked by the Archangels Michael

Queen of Sheba and King Solomon conceiving King Menelik I, 20th Century. Creator: Unknown
Queen of Sheba and King Solomon conceiving King Menelik I, 20th Century

Triptych with Mary and Her Son, Archangels, Scenes from Life of Christ and Saints, early 16th cent. Creator: Unknown
Triptych with Mary and Her Son, Archangels, Scenes from Life of Christ and Saints, early 16th century. This triptych (three-paneled icon) is distinguished by its somber colours, linear patterns

Conquest of German East Africa; Retreat of the enemy: the procession of the German.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Conquest of German East Africa; Retreat of the enemy: the procession of the German governor, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Conquest of German East Africa; Halt of a company during the march on Mahenge, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Conquest of German East Africa; Halt of a company during the march on Mahenge, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Conquest of German East Africa; An improvised aircraft hangar at Toa... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Conquest of German East Africa; An improvised aircraft hangar at Toa, for the assembly of floats for a seaplane, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Conquest of German East Africa; Main part of defensive organisation of the port of Ujiji...1917. Creator: Unknown
Conquest of German East Africa; Main part of defensive organisation of the port of Ujiji-Kigoma on Tanganyika, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Conquest of German East Africa; On May 8, 1916, Belgian Colonel Molitor... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Conquest of German East Africa; On May 8, 1916, Belgian Colonel Molitor entered Kigali, capital of Rwanda, a region bordering the Northern Part of the Belgian Congo, 1916

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femmes d'Issinie Pilant du Riz, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femmes d'Issinie Pilant du Riz, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Negre d'Issinie, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Negre d'Issinie, c1797

Upper Nile Basin Map; The regions of the Cazembe, 1875. Creator: Charles Tilstone Beke
Upper Nile Basin Map; The regions of the Cazembe, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Native of the Dinka tribe, white Nile, mending his drum; The Nile Valley above Khartum, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Native of the Dinka tribe, white Nile, mending his drum; The Nile Valley above Khartum, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

View of the White Nile; The Nile Valley above Khartum, 1875. Creator: Unknown
View of the White Nile; The Nile Valley above Khartum, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Double-sided Polyptych with the Virgin and Child, Saint George and the Young... late 18th cent. Creator: Unknown
Double-sided Polyptych with the Virgin and Child, Saint George and the Young Woman of Beirut, Archangels, and Saints, late 18th century

Un chef abyssin de sa suite; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Charles Chusseau-Flaviens
Un chef abyssin de sa suite; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Femme Galla; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Femme Galla; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Danse de femmes Gallas; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Danse de femmes Gallas; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

L'emballage des dents d'elephants pour l'exportation; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Le ficus geant de la place du marche d'Addis-Abeba; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Charles Chusseau-Flaviens
Le ficus geant de la place du marche d'Addis-Abeba; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Traversee d'une riviere abyssine (le Motjo) par une caravane; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Une vue des montagnes de l'Abyssinie; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Charles Chusseau-Flaviens
Une vue des montagnes de l'Abyssinie; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Le plateau ethiopien; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le plateau ethiopien; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Paysage de l'Ouganda. Une cascade aux environs de Nairobi; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Paysage de l'Ouganda. Une cascade aux environs de Nairobi; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Kampala; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Kampala; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Entebbe; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Entebbe; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Types de Massai; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Types de Massai; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Un camp chez les Massai; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Un camp chez les Massai; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Vue des steppes du Massai; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Vue des steppes du Massai; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Le Victoria-Nyanza vu d'Entebbe; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le Victoria-Nyanza vu d'Entebbe; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Le Mont Kenia; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le Mont Kenia; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Ouganda: Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Ouganda: Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Le village negre d'Omdourman; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le village negre d'Omdourman; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Khartoum et Omdourman (Le confluent des deux Nils); Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Khartoum et Omdourman (Le confluent des deux Nils); Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Vue de Karthoum; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Vue de Karthoum; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Un village de Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Un village de Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Types de Bicharins; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Types de Bicharins; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Femmes Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Femmes Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Guerriers Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Guerriers Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Confluent des deux Nils; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Confluent des deux Nils; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Un aspect du Sudd; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Un aspect du Sudd; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Les chutes de Rippon; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Les chutes de Rippon; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Afrique Orientale; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Afrique Orientale; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Missionary Life in East Africa, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Missionary Life in East Africa, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

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"Exploring the Enchanting East African Tapestry: From Tanzania to Zanzibar" Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Africa, where the vibrant spirit of East Africa beckons. With its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, this region is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Begin your adventure in Tanzania, where Loiborsoit unveils its majestic beauty. The sprawling plains adorned with umbrella thorn acacias create an ethereal backdrop that seems straight out of a dream. As you wander through this enchanting landscape, immerse yourself in the wonders of nature's masterpiece. Travel back in time as you encounter a Chief of Abyssinia from 1870 captured by Henri Alexandre Georges Regnault. This glimpse into history offers insight into the traditions and customs that have shaped East Africa's diverse tapestry. Witness Tim the Tusker, an African Elephant bull boasting magnificent tusks that command respect and admiration. His presence embodies the strength and grandeur for which these gentle giants are renowned. Delve deeper into East Africa's cultural mosaic as you meet Danakil men and women from Assab Bay in Eritrea circa 1912. Their attire reflects their unique identity while showcasing their resilience amidst changing times. Experience life along Zanzibar's shores as fishermen return home on dhows at sunset, painting a picture-perfect scene against the Indian Ocean horizon. Traditional dhows anchored nearby pay homage to centuries-old maritime traditions passed down through generations. Stroll through Stonetown's narrow streets in Zanzibar, where every door tells a story steeped in history and culture. Admire intricate locks guarding hidden treasures within these architectural marvels while soaking up the charm of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Feel the pulse of modern-day Zanzibar as scooters zip past colorful buildings lining Stonetown's bustling streets—a harmonious blend between tradition and progress.