Mules Gallery

The Carnival of Oruro, Bolivia

The Carnival of Oruro - a religious festival (dating back over 2000 years) in Oruro, Bolivia - one of UNESCO's Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity'. Here, mules are processed through Oruro, laden with old silver. Date: 1918

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

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The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. The Eight Immortals are revered by Taoists and are a popular element of Chinese culture. They are said to live on a group of five islands in the Bohai Sea, From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd. London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

© The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Abyssinian expedition - Return of Army from Magdala

Mountain train as the British Army march back from Magdala, part of the Abyssinian expedition under General Napier. Soldiers lead pack mules laden with gun carriages, ammunition and supplies along the rocky track.
1868

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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