Nilotic Collection

Chief of the Shilluk Tribe - Southern Sudan
circa 1910s

Men of the Luwo tribe making a Grain Bin in the Bahr-el-Ghazal ( Sea of Gazelles
Men of the Luwo tribe making a Grain Bin in the Bahr-el-Ghazal (" Sea of Gazelles" ) region of South Sudan, Africa

Portrait of a young Msai girl with a traditional Shuka dress in a village near Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

Dinkas in Sudan
The charge of the Dinkas people before the King (George v) during the Sudanese royal visit. The Dinka people are a Nilotic ethnic group native to South Sudan with a sizable diaspora population

The Nile Mosaic, detail depicting scenes of peasant life (mosaic) (b / w photo)
ALI190257 The Nile Mosaic, detail depicting scenes of peasant life (mosaic) (b/w photo) by Greek, (2nd century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Palestrina e Santuario della Fortuna Primigenia

Nile Scene, from the Casa del Fauno (House of the Faun) Pompeii (mosaic)
ALG218225 Nile Scene, from the Casa del Fauno (House of the Faun) Pompeii (mosaic) by Roman, (1st century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Nilotic Mosaic, Pygmies. Rome, 2nd century. Nilotic peoples are peoples indigenous to the Nile Valley they primarily adhere to Christianity and traditional faiths, including the Dinka religion

Shilluk Man of the Upper Nile (Malakal, South Sudan) - note the distinctive headdress. Date: circa 1925

A Shilluk Warrior - Upper Nile, Sudan, Africa Date: circa 1920s

Roman Art. The Nile mosaic of Palestrina. Detail. Trireme
Roman Art. The Nile mosaic of Palestrina. Barberini mosaic or Niles landscape. Hellenistic floor mosaic depicting scenes in the river Nile.It was part of a Classical sanctuary-grotto in Palestrina

Washing clothes in the Nile, Sudan
Washing Day on the banks of the Nile, Omdurman, Sudan Date: circa 1910s

The Shilluk Tribe - Sudan, Africa
The Shilluk (who now prefer to be known as Chollo), are a major Nilotic ethnic group of Southern Sudan, living on both banks of the river Nile, in the vicinity of the city of Malakal

Tunisia, El Alia, Mosaic depicting Nilotic landscape with fishermen, farmers and fortified dwelling
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Mosaic depicting Nilotic landscape. From ancient Uzalis (El Alia, Tunisia). Detail: fishermen, farmers and fortified dwelling

Roman city of Italica. House of Neptune. Spain
Spain. Italica. Roman city founded c. 206 BC. House of Neptune. Mosaic detail. Andalusia

Fresco Fragment with Nilotic Landscape; Unknown; Italy, Europe; about 70; Tempera on plaster (fresco); Object: H: 45.7 x W: 38 x D: 3.8 cm (18 x 14 15/16 x 1 1/2 in.)

Shilluk Tribesmen
Three Shilluk Tribesmen standing in front of the framework for a round house. Date: circa 1910s

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The Nilotic people, such as the Dinkas in Sudan and the Shilluk Man of the Upper Nile in Malakal, South Sudan, have a rich cultural heritage that spans centuries. The Chief of the Shilluk Tribe in Southern Sudan holds great importance within their community, guiding them with wisdom and leadership. Intricate artworks like the Roman mosaic of Palestrina showcasing the Nile River depict scenes from ancient times. This mosaic transports us to a time when triremes sailed along its waters, connecting civilizations and cultures. Moving further south to Tanzania, we encounter a young Maasai girl adorned in a traditional Shuka dress. Her vibrant attire reflects her tribe's customs and traditions passed down through generations. Back to ancient Rome, another mosaic captures scenes of peasant life along the Nile. This black-and-white photograph reminds us that even thousands of years ago, daily life revolved around this majestic river. Traveling to Pompeii's Casa del Fauno (House of the Faun), we witness yet another stunning mosaic depicting a serene Nile scene. Its intricate details transport us back to an era long gone but preserved through art. Continuing our journey through history brings us to Rome once again where Pygmies are immortalized on yet another Nilotic Mosaic dating back to the 2nd century AD. These mosaics serve as windows into different cultures' perceptions and interactions with Africa's mighty river. Lastly, we visit Italica's House of Neptune in Spain where remnants from an ancient Roman city still stand today. Here too lies evidence of how far-reaching Nilotic influences were across various regions during antiquity. From Sudanese tribes crafting grain bins by Bahr-el-Ghazal (Sea of Gazelles) to Spanish cities preserving Roman artifacts - these glimpses into Nilotic culture remind us not only of their historical significance but also their enduring impact on diverse societies throughout time.