Bushmen Collection

African people
Antique illustration of a African people

San Bushmen rock painting, Lesotho, Southern Africa
A stunning rock painting near Hermon (now in Lesotho) drawn by San Bushmen, depicting the hunting of oxen and conflict between two rival tribes

The famous White Lady rock painting in Maack s
The famous White Lady rock painting in Maacks Shelter at The Brandberg. The Brandberg, or Fire Mountain, is Namibias highest mountain east of the Namib Desert

Picture No. 10872025
Tribal Dancer - Bushmen Girl dancing in Manghetti dunes Date:

Bushmen and sawmill hands wanted. Join the 238th Canadian Forestry Battalion. Poster showing a forester holding a pike and an axe, and a small night scene of logging on a river. Date 1915

Southern Africa - San Bushmen rock painting
Bushmen (San) paintings from South Afrca, depicting animals (mostly eland antelope) from Masitisi, Basutoland and a small doll representing a bushman. Date: circa 1910s

Rock painting by San bushmen in Drakensberg Royal Natal NP, South Africa

South Africa Hottentot. Bush woman
Old photograph from the Collection anthropologigue du Prince Roland Bonapart

Bushman women Botswana. Date of Photograph:1972

Bushman, Botswana Botswana. Date of Photograph:1972

Botswana, among the Bushmen huntsmen Botswana. Date of Photograph:1964

San Hunter-gatherers in Africa
Carlo Kaminski

Springbok Hunting, South Africa
Various depictions of the process of Springbok hunting by Bushmen in South Africa. We see their camps, lookout spots, methods of using bow and arrow or dogs, stalking ostriches

DDE-90019076
Africa, Botswana, Tsodilo Hills. Ancient Bushman rock art. (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Date: 26/06/2007

DDE-90019075
Africa, Botswana, Tsodilo Hills. Ancient Bushman rock art. Date: 26/06/2007

Khoisan men with assagai and ax protecting women and child from a tiger (not native to South Africa)
6337422 Khoisan men with assagai and ax protecting women and child from a tiger (not native to South Africa) by Newton, Richard (1777-98) (after); (add.info)

Springbok Hunting in South Africa (engraving)
1041224 Springbok Hunting in South Africa (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Springbok Hunting in South Africa)

Huts and way of camp life of the Bushmen, from Costumi dei
619386 Huts and way of camp life of the Bushmen, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Italian School

Cummings Young Bosjesman, 1850 (w / c on paper)
622690 Cummings Young Bosjesman, 1850 (w/c on paper) by Ward, G. S. (fl.1850); 30.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Young San woman nursing child, South Africa. She wears a cape, necklaces and beaded skirt. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Woman and child of the San people, South Africa
Woman and child of the San people (Housouana or Bushmen). From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Head of a San (Housouana) woman of South Africa, with beads in her hair, earrings and necklaces. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Man of the San people, South Africa
Man of the San people (Housouana or Bushmen), South Africa. With bow, arrows, feather and belt. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

San men armed for a hunting expedition
San men armed with spears, arrows and bows for a hunting expedition. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Khoikhoi people and San people of Angola. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843

Peoples of Africa (colour litho)
3630311 Peoples of Africa (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peoples of Africa)

Colonial Valour in South Africa, Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders upon the Boer Guns during the Attack
1593892 Colonial Valour in South Africa, Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders upon the Boer Guns during the Attack on Babingtons Convoy near Klerksdorp, 24 March (litho) by Woodville

Bosjesmans or Bushmen (engraving)
965021 Bosjesmans or Bushmen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bosjesmans or Bushmen)

African Races (colour litho)
5233436 African Races (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African Races.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Bushmen of Cape Colony (engraving)
3655659 Bushmen of Cape Colony (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bushmen of Cape Colony)

With the Queensland Imperial Bushmen at Rhenoster Kop Nov 29 1900
3037658 With the Queensland Imperial Bushmen at Rhenoster Kop Nov 29 1900, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Dadd

Bushmen attacking enemies with spears and arrows (litho)
KDC384259 Bushmen attacking enemies with spears and arrows (litho) by Lefman, (fl.1871); Private Collection; (add.info.: copied from caves near Hermon; illustration from The Picture Magazine ;)

Bushman family
LLM456149 Bushman family by North American, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bushman family. Illustration from With the Worlds People by John Clark Ridpath (Clark E Ridpath)

bushmen: hunters and gatherers
Pavol Stranak

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The bushmen, also known as the San people, are a fascinating African tribe with a rich cultural heritage. Their presence can be traced back thousands of years through various rock paintings found across Southern Africa. One such famous painting is the White Lady rock painting in Maack's Cave, which showcases their artistic prowess and storytelling abilities. In Lesotho, another captivating rock painting by the San Bushmen depicts scenes from their daily lives and hunting expeditions. This particular picture (No. 10872025) offers a glimpse into their unique way of existence and their deep connection to nature. Interestingly, even in far-off lands like Canada, there was once a demand for bushmen and sawmill hands to join the 238th Canadian Forest Battalion during World War I. This highlights the versatility and skills possessed by these resourceful people. The Drakensberg Royal Natal National Park in South Africa boasts stunning rock paintings created by the San bushmen. These intricate artworks provide insights into their spiritual beliefs and rituals that have been passed down through generations. Traditionally hunter-gatherers, the San people have honed exceptional hunting skills over time. Springbok Hunting remains an important aspect of their culture till today - showcasing both survival techniques and reverence for wildlife. Dancing holds immense significance within bushmen culture too; it serves as a form of expression and celebration. Whether it's a tribal dancer or young girls ready to perform in Manghetti dunes, these images capture moments filled with rhythm, joy, and unity among community members. Lastly, we must not forget about the remarkable women who play vital roles within this society – like Hottentot Bush woman from South Africa pictured here – contributing to its resilience throughout history.