Camelid Collection (page 3)

A Somali of the Issa clan loads his camels with salt at Lake Assal. He has rubbed henna into his hair and beard to make them orange-red

A Llama or Lama. After a 19th century print

Double-chambered Vessel Figures Camelid 1470-1532
Double-chambered Vessel with Figures and Camelid, 1470-1532. Andes, Chimu-Inka, late 15th - mid 16th century. Ceramic; overall: 20.4 x 22.9 cm (8 1/16 x 9 in.)

An Afar camel caravan crosses the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti, as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon sun. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

An Afar camel caravan crossing the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

Two riding camels in a vadi or wadi, Arabic term for valley, of Adrar Tekemberet, Immidir, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Kenya, Laikipia, Lewa Downs. Reticulated giraffe recognisable from its pronounced polygonal markings

Peru, Llamas in the bleak altiplano of the high Andes near Colca Canyon

A Msai warrior speaks on his mobile phone from the saddle of his camel near Lake Magadi in Kenyas Rift Valley Province. Mobile phones are a popular method of communicating with family

Msai men lead a camel caravan laden with equipment for a fly camp (a small temporary camp) past Lake Magadi. Clouds hang low over the Nguruman Escarpment (a western wall of the Great Rift Valley)

Women of the nomadic Gabbra tribe prepare to move their familys possessions by camel. The long sticks are the structures for their dome-shaped houses

A Pokot warrior with a traditional blue clay hairstyle tends his camels in a lugga (seasonal watercourse) while waiting his turn to water them from a deep well

A young Turkana herdsboy sneaks a drink of milk straight from a camels udder. Camels are important to stockowners in the arid regions of Turkanaland since they are browsers

At sunrise, a Samburu warrior leads baggage camels down the Milgis lugga - a wide, sandy seasonal watercourse. Water is never far below the surface of the Milgis

Jockeys and camels line up at the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

To the excited shouts and stick waving of their camel handlers, jockeys and camels take off at the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

Arab camel handlers lead camels and jockeys into line ready for the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

A racing camel waits its turn at Al Shariq race track on the fringe of the Wahiba Sands

A Bedu leads his camels through the sand dunes in the desert

A Bedu rides his camel amongst the sand dunes in the desert

A Bedu rides his camel along the crest of a sand dune in the desert

The llama, South American camelid, Lama glama.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

LLama at Libertador Lake Titicaca, Puno, Peru, South America
The llama (Lama glama) is a domesticated South American camelid, widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures since the Pre-Columbian era

Vicunas, 1831 (oil on canvas)
XYC206138 Vicunas, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Agasse, Jacques-Laurent (1767-1849); 35.5x30.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Swiss, out of copyright

Guanaco (Lama guanaco) with Cordiera del Paine in back, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Magellanic region of Southern Chile

Guanaco (Llama guanaco) with Cordiera del Paine in back, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Magellanic region of Southern Chile

High in the Andes Mountains of the Chilean Atacama desert, at close to 14, 000 feet are the El Tatio Geysers. Found there are the vicuna, a protected species and member of the camel family

Dromedary -Camelus dromedarius- on a road, Quirat, Masqat, Oman

Dromedary -Camelus dromedarius-, living in the wild, Ibri, Az Zahira, Oman

Dromedary or Arabian Camel -Camelus dromedarius-, resting in the sand dunes of the Erg Chebbi Desert, near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Close up of a camel prepared for tourists on Cable Beach, Broome, Western Australia

Alpaca -Vicugna pacos-, portrait, animal holding branch in its mouth, Jaderpark, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Portrait of a camel, Adrar Tekemberet, Immidir, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Vicunas or Vicugnas -Vicugna vicugna- with Yareta or Llareta cushion plants -Azorella compacta- at the back, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Vicuna or Vicugna -Vicugna vicugna- with Yareta or Llareta cushion plants -Azorella compacta-, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Llamas -Lama glama- in front of mountains, Putre, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Llamas -Lama glama- on road, Putre, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Vicugna or Vicuna -Vicugna vicugna-, Altiplano, Putre, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Vicuna -Vicugna vicugna- in the highland, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region, Chile

Camel, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India

Llama -Lama glama- standing in the Andean Highlands, Altiplano, Department of La Paz, Bolivia

Two Llamas -Lama glama- standing in the Andean Highlands, Altiplano, Department of La Paz, Bolivia

Camel with bridle, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Saddled camel in front of the Ark fortress, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Dromedary -Camelus dromedarius- feeding from a tree during the monsoon season, or Khareef season, in the green mountains, Wadi Derbat, near Salalah, Dhofar Region, Oman

Dromedary -Camelus dromedarius- crossing the green mountains during monsoon season, or Khareef season, Wadi Derbat, near Salalah, Dhofar Region, Oman

Eight camels standing at a watering place, seen from behind, desert near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Asia

Dromedaries or Arabian Camels -Camelus dromedarius-, Morocco, Africa

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Camelids, a diverse group of mammals, have played significant roles in various cultures and ecosystems throughout history. From the Guanaco roaming freely in Punta Norte, Peninsula Valdes, Argentina to the extinct Aepycamelus genus that once roamed the Earth, these creatures have left their mark. In the 17th century, South American camelids were highly valued for their wool and served as a vital source of livelihood for many communities. The sight of a Bedu gracefully riding his camel amidst vast sand dunes evokes images of adventure and resilience. The young Lamas grazing peacefully on the altiplano of Atacama Desert in Chile symbolize harmony between nature and animals. Textile fragments from the Late Intermediate Horizon period showcase intricate craftsmanship using camelid fibers - evidence of their importance in ancient civilizations. A female Guanaco stands alertly while keeping an eye on a Puma lurking on an opposite slope - a testament to their survival instincts. Meanwhile, a playful Llama calf brings joy to Bolivia's altiplano during December 2016. On Norfolk Farm during winter, an Alpaca herd huddles together against the cold weather. These majestic creatures also grace Casa Condor in San Pablo Community after shearing on the Paramo - showcasing both their beauty and usefulness. The long-haired variety known as Alpaca Suri can be found near Cotopaxi volcano in Andes; its silky coat is prized worldwide for its luxurious feel. This stunning landscape is dominated by Cotopaxi Volcano itself – standing tall at 5897 meters – with herds of Alpacas dotting its slopes. Whether it's their historical significance or their presence within breathtaking landscapes, camelids continue to captivate our imagination. These remarkable creatures remind us of our connection with nature and how they enrich our lives through culture, textiles, companionship, and awe-inspiring sights like no other.