Herders Collection

Cattle at the Omo River, Omo Valley, Ethiopia, Africa

Cattle on their way to Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Cattle on their way to Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. 'Madagascar...does a considerable trade in live beef...It exports 30,000 head of cattle in a year...The ox is there commonly represented by

Young Mundari shepherds
Trevor Cole

Bucovina
Marina Sveduneac

Sami Collecting Reindeer which have Been Shot, 1892. Creator: Johan Tiren
Sami Collecting Reindeer which have Been Shot, 1892

The Great Oak, 1652. Creators: Jacob van Ruisdael, Nicolaes Berchem
The Great Oak, 1652

The Meeting of Jacob and Esau, c.1610-1620. Creator: Jacob Symonsz. Pynas
The Meeting of Jacob and Esau, c.1610-1620. Upon God's command Jacob returned to Canaan, the land of his birth, after an absence of 20 years

View of Kashan, c.1698-c.1725. Creators: Anon, Pieter van der Aa, Carel Allard
View of Kashan, c.1698-c.1725. View of the Iranian city of Kashan with figures and animals in the foreground

The Cattle Herd, 1656. Creator: Nicolaes Berchem
The Cattle Herd, 1656. Other Title(s): A Herd of Cattle crossing a Ford

Shepherd
Sebastian Prioteasa

winter grazing
mihai ian nedelcu

Masaai Cattle and herders, Amboseli Region, Kenya

Black bulls of Camargue and their herders running through the water, Camargue, France

The Herd
Cicek Kiral

Tochmanga camp
Trevor Cole

Shepherd
Vision Grasp Art

Landscape with cattle and figure of woman, 1842 (oil on canvas)
3963680 Landscape with cattle and figure of woman, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Shayer, William Snr. (1788-1879); 51x61.2 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery

A Montana Cattle Ranch (b / w photo)
6018310 A Montana Cattle Ranch (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Montana Cattle Ranch)

Landscape with herders and animals (litho)
972562 Landscape with herders and animals (litho) by Ommeganck, Balthasar Paul (1755-1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landscape with herders and animals)

Bedouin shepherds of Asia Minor (chromolitho)
2782519 Bedouin shepherds of Asia Minor (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bedouin shepherds of Asia Minor)

Ancient Egyptian herdsmen (colour litho)
3626519 Ancient Egyptian herdsmen (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptian herdsmen. From a wall painting in a tomb of the 12th Dynasty)

Laplanders Milking Reindeer (chromolitho)
735487 Laplanders Milking Reindeer (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laplanders Milking Reindeer)

Une Prairie En Feu A La Nouvelle-Zelande (engraving)
2789002 Une Prairie En Feu A La Nouvelle-Zelande (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Prairie En Feu A La Nouvelle-Zelande)

Company of Kalmyks travelling in Tibet (chromolitho)
2782516 Company of Kalmyks travelling in Tibet (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Company of Kalmyks travelling in Tibet)

Two herdsmen (litho)
972472 Two herdsmen (litho) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two herdsmen. Illustration for Galerie de Peintres by M Chabert (Paris)

Beef & Pork Packers, c. 1880 (colour litho)
PNP244881 Beef & Pork Packers, c.1880 (colour litho) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Tejano Ranchers, 1877 (colour litho)
873035 Tejano Ranchers, 1877 (colour litho) by Walker, James (1818-89); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Miles To Go
Goran Jovic

Trasumancia
Jose Luis Serrano

About Bucovina
Sveduneac Dorin Lucian

Pastoral story with two bees
Julien Oncete

Bucovina
Marina Sveduneac

Bucolic
Emilian Avramescu

Grazing
Marius Cinteza

Suru
Nese Ari

Alpine Dairy Herdsmen (Sennen) eat their evening meal
Traditional Life in Switzerland - A group of Alpine Dairy Herdsmen (Sennen) take their evening meal of soup (or fondue) and bread outside a barn. Date: circa 1920s

Sami People - Norway - with antlers and dogs Date: 1930

Reindeer herders, Russia C013 / 5386
Reindeer herders. Female reindeer herders with the herd. Photographed in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia

Herdsmen cattle Herders Under old tree woman
Herdsmen with their cattle, Herders with their cattle. Under an old tree a woman is breastfeeding her child, behind her a shepherd with a bagpipe. A dog is sitting by the tree

Three Droves Herders herds cows sheep Italian landscape
The Three Droves, Herders with herds of cows and sheep in an Italian landscape at sunset, mountains, cattle driving, cattle driver, sheep, cow, Nicolaes Pietersz

Landscape Cattle Sheep Herders Jacob van Strij
Landscape with Cattle, Sheep, and Herders; Jacob van Strij (Dutch, 1756 - 1815); Netherlands; about 1800 - 1810; Pencil, pen and black ink, and wash; 35 x 47 cm (13 3, 4 x 18 1, 2 in.)

Kirdi Village, Mokolo, Cameroon, Africa. The Kirdi (or Kapsiki) people are cattle keepers in the Mandara Hills along the Nigerian border in the area of Margui-Wandala between Mokolo and Bourrah

Khanty children C013 / 4865
Khanty children. Young Khanty tribes people with a young reindeer at their camp. The Khanty are nomadic hunters, fishers and reindeer herders who live in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, or Yugra

Black bulls of Camargue and their herders running through the water, Camargue, France

Black bulls of Camargue and their herder running through the water, Camargue, France

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In the vast landscapes of Africa, herders play a vital role in the livelihoods of their communities. From the Omo Valley in Ethiopia to the Kirdi Village in Cameroon, these skilled individuals dedicate themselves to tending and guiding their precious livestock. At the banks of the Omo River, cattle roam freely under the watchful eyes of herders. The Tochmanga camp becomes a hub of activity as these caretakers ensure that every animal is accounted for and protected from predators. In Mokolo, Cameroon, we find ourselves amidst the vibrant Kirdi Village where herding is deeply rooted in tradition. Here, young shepherds learn invaluable skills passed down through generations as they guide their flocks across lush pastures. Venturing further into Kenya's Amboseli Region brings us face-to-face with Maasai cattle and their revered herders. These nomadic tribespeople are known for their deep connection with nature and harmonious coexistence with wildlife. Across borders to Camargue, France, black bulls gracefully charge through water alongside their dedicated herders. This unique spectacle showcases not only a symbiotic relationship but also highlights centuries-old traditions preserved by these skilled individuals. Even historical art pays homage to this timeless profession. In "The Massacre of Servants and Herdsmen of Job, " a fresco dating back centuries depicts both tragedy and resilience within this occupation. From winter grazing grounds to picturesque landscapes adorned with cattle guided by women figures like "Landscape with Cattle and Figure of Woman, " it becomes evident that gender knows no bounds when it comes to being a shepherd or herdswoman. Whether on African plains or European shores, herders embody dedication, resilience, and an unwavering bond between humans and animals. Their tireless efforts sustain communities while preserving cultural heritage for generations yet to come.