Kano Collection

Durbar festival, Kano, Nigeria, Africa

Nigeria Kano
General view of the city

Boeing Stratocruiser G-ANTY BOAC London Airport
BOAC Stratocruiser Coriolanus joined the fleet in 1954 flying the transatlantic route. In 1959 Coriolanus flew the final scheduled Stratocruiser service

Japanese ornamental stone lantern post in a garden setting, next to a tall bush and small stones
JAPAN: GARDEN ORNAMENT. Japanese ornamental stone lantern post in a garden setting, next to a tall bush and small stones. Pen and ink drawing, c1878, possibly by Kano

West Africa - Nigeria - Kano - Sanusi People. Date: circa late 1950s

Illustration representing an African young girl from Kano (Nigeria). French. 1870 (chromolithograph)
5669214 Illustration representing an African young girl from Kano (Nigeria). French. 1870 (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Kano Airport, Nigeria - Camel rider with horn (and spare camel...). Date: circa 1960s

West Africa - Nigeria - Kano Woman - Sanusi People
West Africa - Nigeria - Kano Woman with a wicker mat rolled-up under her arm - Sanusi People. Date: circa late 1950s

Hokokusai Folding Screens - national treasure owned by the Hokoku Shrine, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. Seen here is part of a pair of folding screens

Young unmarried Hausa woman of Kano, North West Nigeria
6339076 Young unmarried Hausa woman of Kano, North West Nigeria by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Young unmarried Hausa woman of Kano, North West Nigeria)

Arrival of the Southern Barbarians (Portuguese traders at Nagasaki), Kano school
1074068 Arrival of the Southern Barbarians (Portuguese traders at Nagasaki), Kano school, early 17th century (ink, colour & gold leaf on paper, mounted on brocade) by Japanese School

Arrival of the Southern Barbarians (Portuguese traders at Nagasaki), Kano school
1191882 Arrival of the Southern Barbarians (Portuguese traders at Nagasaki), Kano school, early 17th century (ink, colour & gold leaf on paper)

Law court building at Kano, Nigeria, West Africa, with the alkali or native judge on the front steps. Date: 1922

The British Mission to Kano, the British Force withstanding a Cavalry Charge at Ugu (litho)
1039856 The British Mission to Kano, the British Force withstanding a Cavalry Charge at Ugu (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Mission to Kano)

The British Mission to Kano, An Audience of the King (litho)
1039852 The British Mission to Kano, An Audience of the King (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Mission to Kano, An Audience of the King)

Album of Copies of Chinese Paintings, Album leaf, (ink and color on silk)
3526046 Album of Copies of Chinese Paintings, Album leaf, (ink and color on silk) by Tsunenobu, Kano (1636-1713); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Album of Copies of Chinese Paintings, Album leaf, (ink and color on silk)
3526045 Album of Copies of Chinese Paintings, Album leaf, (ink and color on silk) by Tsunenobu, Kano (1636-1713); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Arrival of the Southern Barbarians (Portuguese traders at Nagasaki), Kano school
1191883 Arrival of the Southern Barbarians (Portuguese traders at Nagasaki), Kano school, early 17th century (ink, colour & gold leaf on paper)

Album of Copies of Chinese Paintings, Album leaf, (ink and color on silk)
3526044 Album of Copies of Chinese Paintings, Album leaf, (ink and color on silk) by Tsunenobu, Kano (1636-1713); 29x42.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Kano (engraving)
1092577 Kano (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kano. Illustration for The Gallery of Geography by Thomas Milner (William Mackenzie, c 1880)

Queen Mother of the West, first half of the 19th century. Creator: Kano Osanobu
Queen Mother of the West, first half of the 19th century. Edo period (1615-1868)

Album of Hawks and Calligraphy, 17th-18th century. Creator: Kano Yoboku Tsunenobu
Album of Hawks and Calligraphy, 17th-18th century

Hawk on a Pine (Shoo zu), 16th century. Creator: Kano Yukinobu
Hawk on a Pine (Shoo zu), 16th century. Muromachi period (1392-1573)

Album of Copies of Chinese Paintings, 17th century. Creator: Kano Yoboku Tsunenobu
Album of Copies of Chinese Paintings, 17th century

Squirrels on Bamboo and Rock, 19th century. Creator: Kano Osanobu
Squirrels on Bamboo and Rock, 19th century. Edo period (1615-1868)

The Chinese Poet Pan Lang on a Donkey, 17th century. Creator: Kano Koya
The Chinese Poet Pan Lang on a Donkey, 17th century. Edo period (1615-1868)

Bo Ya Plays the Qin as Zhong Ziqi Listens, 1530s. Creator: Unknown
Bo Ya Plays the Qin as Zhong Ziqi Listens, 1530s. Bo Ya and Zhong Ziqi, scholars in the Liezi, a fourth-century Daoist text

Brown-Eared Bulbul (Hiyodori) on a Branch of Plum, mid- to late 16th century. Creator: Kano Shoei
Brown-Eared Bulbul (Hiyodori) on a Branch of Plum, mid- to late 16th century. Muromachi (1392-1573) or Momoyama (1573-1615) period

Procession of the Emperor and His Suite, 1626. Creator: Kano School
Procession of the Emperor and His Suite, 1626

Zheng Huangniu and Yushanzhu, early 17th century. Creator: Kano Naizen
Zheng Huangniu and Yushanzhu, early 17th century. Yushanzhu is said to have gained enlightenment when he fell off his donkey while riding across a bridge. Momoyama period (1573-1615)

Four Admirers, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Kano Yoboku Tsunenobu
Four Admirers, late 17th-early 18th century

Squirrel on Bamboo, ca. 1650. Creator: Kano Tan yû
Squirrel on Bamboo, ca. 1650

Ducks and Reeds, ca. 1650. Creator: Kano Tan yû
Ducks and Reeds, ca. 1650

Bird on a Plum Tree. Creator: Kano Naonobu
Bird on a Plum Tree

Plants of autumn, c. 1550, (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper)
BL12368 Plants of autumn, c.1550, (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper) by Japanese School (16th century); British Museum, London

Plants of autumn and winter, c. 1550, (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper)
BL12367 Plants of autumn and winter, c.1550, (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper) by Japanese School (16th century); British Museum, London

Plants of winter, c. 1550, (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper)
BL12366 Plants of winter, c.1550, (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper) by Japanese School (16th century); British Museum, London

Chinese landscape, 16th century, (1886). Artist: Kano Masanobu
Chinese landscape, 16th century, (1886). From a painting on paper attributed to Kano Masanobu. A print from The Pictorial Arts of Japan, by William Anderson, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle

Genii Gama Sennin and Tekkai Sennin, Second half of the16th cen Artist: Motonobu, Kano, (Workshop) (1476-1559)
Genii Gama Sennin and Tekkai Sennin, Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Drunken Philosopher, 18th century (1886). Kano School. From a painting by Kano Shiushin. From the Wa-kan mei gwa yen. A print from The Pictorial Arts of Japan, by William Anderson, Sampson Low

Chinese boys quarrelling, 17th century (1886). Kano School. From a painting by Kano Naonobu. From the Wa-kan meihitsu gwa ho

River scene, 16th century (1886). From a picture by Kano Motonobu, engraved in the Wa-kan mei-hitsu gwa-ho..A print from The Pictorial Arts of Japan, by William Anderson, Sampson Low, Marston

The Rishi Li Tieh-kwai despatching his spirit to the Mountains of the Immortals, 17th century, (1886)
The Rishi Li Tieh-kwai dispatching his spirit to the Mountains of the Immortals, 17th century, (1886). Kano School. From a picture after Kano Tanyu. From the Wa-kan meihitsu gwa yei

Hotei, 16th century (1886). From a picture by Kano Motonobu, engraved in the E-hon te-kagami. Hotei is one of the personages of the popular group of divinities known by the title of Shichi-fuku-jin

The Three Laughers, 16th century (1886). From a picture by Kano Motonobu, engraved in the Wa-kan mei-hitsu gwa-yei. Kano School

The Rambles of Motonobu, 18th century (1886). Artist: Witherby & Co
The Rambles of Motonobu, 18th century (1886). The artist Kano Motonobu (1476-1559) resting on a walk and enjoying the landscape around him. From a drawing by Nishikawa Sukenobu

Kano, Sokoto, Nigeria, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

The Emir of Kano - the traditional ruler of the Nigerian city of Kano, capital of the modern Kano State, Nigeria, Africa. Date: circa 1950s

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Kano, a city in Nigeria known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, is a captivating destination that offers a glimpse into the country's vibrant past. From ancient traditions to modern developments, it has it all. One of the notable landmarks in the Boeing Stratocruiser G-ANTY at BOAC London Airport. This iconic aircraft symbolizes the city's connection to global aviation and trade routes. It serves as a reminder of Kano's role as an important hub for international travel. Intricate Japanese ornamental stone lantern posts can be found scattered throughout gardens in Kano. These beautiful structures, possibly created by renowned artist Kano c1878, add an element of elegance to their surroundings. They stand tall next to lush bushes and small stones, creating a serene atmosphere perfect for relaxation and contemplation. The Sanusi people are an integral part of West Africa's Nigerian culture, particularly in Kano. Their presence adds depth and diversity to this already vibrant region. The Durbar festival held annually celebrates their traditions with colorful parades and lively performances that showcase their unique customs. Hokokusai Folding Screens are another fascinating aspect of artistry found in Kano. These intricate screens depict scenes from everyday life or historical events using exquisite craftsmanship techniques passed down through generations within the famous Kano school. Kano Airport welcomes visitors with its bustling atmosphere where camel riders with horns can be seen traversing through the premises. This juxtaposition between traditional transportation methods and modern infrastructure highlights how old meets new seamlessly in this dynamic city. The women also contribute significantly to its cultural fabric. Young unmarried Hausa women donning traditional attire reflect both beauty and grace while embodying centuries-old customs that have stood the test of time. History enthusiasts will appreciate depictions from the Arrival of Southern Barbarians series by the esteemed artists from the renowned Kano school. These artworks capture moments when Portuguese traders arrived in Nagasaki, showcasing the city's historical significance as a trading hub.