African Men Collection

Sonny Boy Williamson singing during the American Folk Blues Festival at the Birmingham Town Hall. 23rd October, 1965

Meharistes, Soldiers Of The Desert, annual camel race. A Mehariste on his camel ready for the the start of the race.All the jockeys are in traditional costume especially for the occasion

A band of !Kung hunter-gatherers makes a stealthy approach towards an antelope, their bows & arrows at the ready. The !Kung are a part of the San of Southern Africa who are often referred to as

Nyangatom men their faces and bodies with stylised patterns using natural pigments obtained from chalk, ochre and crushed rock prior to a dance

!Kung hunter-gatherers pause to check a distant wild animal in the early morning. The !Kung are a part of the San of Southern Africa who are often referred to as Bushmen

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Amidst the rich tapestry of African culture, we find Sonny Boy Williamson II strumming his blues guitar at the 1962 American Folk Blues Festival in Birmingham, England. This musical moment echoes the warm hospitality extended to travelers in Africa, as depicted in the 1791 engraving, "African Hospitality." Elsewhere on the continent, the Meharistes, Soldiers of the Desert, gather for their annual camel race, their faces reflecting a mix of determination and joy. In the midst of the excitement, a band of Nyangatom men pause, their faces and bodies adorned with stylized markings, a testament to their unique identity. Meanwhile, in another corner of Africa, a band of Karo men excel in body art, their intricate designs a reflection of their proud heritage. As they create these masterpieces, they join the ranks of the countless Africans who have used art to express their history and traditions. From blues music to body art, African culture continues to captivate and inspire, reminding us all of the richness and diversity of the human spirit.