Sheikh Collection

H H Sheikh of Kuwait Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
The 10th Monarch of Kuwait (between 1921-1950), H H Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (1885-1950) - pictured in October 1933 firing the anti-airplane machine guns - mounted on the rail for demonstration

Auda abu Tayi, Sheikh of the Howaitat - Gertrude Bell

Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan of the Naim tribe of Oman. Date: 1953

Sheik Ajil al-Yawer of Shammar, head of a large Bedouin Arab tribe in Iraq. Date: circa 1920

ILN cover - Kuwait and its ruler, 1961
Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring the ruler of Kuwait, H. H. Sheikh Sir Abdullah As-Salim As-Sabah with telegrams of support from Kuwaiti citizens

Ms E-14 Mystical conversation between Sufic sheikhs (gouache on paper)
XIR155439 Ms E-14 Mystical conversation between Sufic sheikhs (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); Institute of Oriental Studies, St. Petersburg, Russia; Indian, out of copyright

Sitta sp. nuthatch
Plate 40 from a bound volume called Indian Birds Colouredd. Artrist probably Sheikh Zayn al-Din, possibly compiled by Lady Impey

"Miguel el Musrab, Sheikh of the Anazeh Tribe", by Carl Haag…, Water-colour Society, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Miguel el Musrab, Sheikh of the Anazeh Tribe", by Carl Haag, in the Winter Exhibition of the Water-colour Society, 1862

Costumes de Différents Pays, Sheik de l'Arabie Heureuse, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Sheik de l'Arabie Heureuse, c1797

Futtehpore Sikri, Tomb of Sheik Selim Chisti, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Futtehpore Sikri, Tomb of Sheik Selim Chisti, Late 1860s

Iraq - A Sheikh enjoying
3794000 Iraq - A Sheikh enjoying the; (add.info.: A Sheikh enjoying the famous Arab Coffee in Iraq - Photo taken in 1920s after creation of Iraq ( from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq)

SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT - APRIL 4 SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT - APRIL 9: Hotel and mountains views on famous resort vacations on april 4, 2021 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

Moody topical beach background, palm trees and shine clear water surface. Perfect tropical destination background banner. Travel and tourism on beach

DUBAI, UAE - APRIL 29: Aerial view of Downtown Dubai and skyscrapers during morning sandstorm. Highway and trainline, soft light over the sand

WW1 - The German Kaiser, Wilhelm II (1859-1941) meets the Shaykh al-Islam (Urguplu Mustafa Hayri Efendi 1867-1922) (Elder of Islam, Master of Islam)

Dr. Wendell Phillips
Wendell Phillips (1921 - 1975), American archaeologist and oil magnate who led some of the first archaeological expeditions in the areas that are part of modern-day Yemen and Oman

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II A6-HHZ (msn 164), of Sheikh Zayed - President of the United Arab Emirates, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1978

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125-600B HZ-KA5
Hawker Siddeley HS.125-600B HZ-KA5 (msn 256049), of Sheikh Kamal Adham. Date: circa 1980

Learjet 25XR HZ-SMB (msn 25-073), of Sheikh Salem Bin Laden, at Luton Airport. Date: circa 1982

Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani's tomb, Baghdad, Iraq. Date: circa 1918

Tomb of Sheikh Maruf Karkhi, Baghdad, Iraq
Tomb of Sheikh Maruf Karkhi (Abu Mahfuz Maruf Ibn Firuz al-Karkhi, c.750/760-c.815-820), in the Moslem Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq. Date: circa 1920

Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, Fatehpur Sikri, India
The 16th century tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

DESERT TOMB
The grave of a Muslim saint and distinguished desert sheikh. Date: 1930s

Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum Race Horse Owner 20 October 1997 Date: 20 October 1997

Sheikh Mohammed Presented With 95 Epsom Derby Trophy. 11 July 1995 Date: 11 July 1995

Sheikh Mohammed & Moonshell 95 Oaks 11 July 1995 Date: 11 July 1995

Sheikh Mohammed Walks Epsom 95 Epsom Derby 17 June 1995 Date: 17 June 1995

Sheikh Mohammed Race Horse Owner 28 June 1995 Date: 28 June 1995

Anthony Stroud Sheikh Mohammeds R. Manager 26 April 1995 Date: 26 April 1995

Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum Receives Derby Trophy 01 June 1994 Date: 01 June 1994

Sheikh Mana Al Maktoum Race Horse Owner 19 August 1994 Date: 19 August 1994

Album Page with Two Sheikhs, Safavid dynasty and Mughal empire, 16th / 17th century
Album Page with Two Sheikhs, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722) and Mughal empire (1526-1857), 16th/17th century

Shaykh Sanan and the Christian Maiden (oil on canvas)
3588510 Shaykh Sanan and the Christian Maiden (oil on canvas) by Qajar School (19th century); 64.1 wide cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

The Advance in the Soudan (litho)
1042703 The Advance in the Soudan (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance in the Soudan)

Egypt - The Harem of Sheikh Sadat (engraving)
729341 Egypt - The Harem of Sheikh Sadat (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egypt - The Harem of Sheikh Sadat, Cairo)

Gates Learjet 25XR HZ-SMB (msn 25-073), of Sheikh Salem Bin Laden, (a half-brother of the infamous Osama), at London Heathrow Airport, in July 1987. Date: 1987

The worlds largest single oilfield: Kuwait and its fabulously rich ruler, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah. The discovery of oil has brought immense wealth to Kuwait

Village chief or sheikh with beads, Palestine, Israel
Vintage early 20th century photograph - village chief or sheikh with beads

Dance of the whirling Dervishes of Mawlawi Tawagozi. Sufi Dervishes in tall hats dance in a circle to accompaniment by musicians on drums, psaltery and sistrum. Ballo dei Dervisch Mewlewi

Samur, 1872 (w / c & pencil on paper) (see also 316773)
PEF316774 Samur, 1872 (w/c & pencil on paper) (see also 316773) by Conder, Claude (1848-1910); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; (add.info.: Kasim Agha)

The Arab Sheikhs Hospitality to General Maude
IL127241 The Arab Sheikhs Hospitality to General Maude, illustration from Brave Deeds by Brave Men, by C. Sheridan Jones, pub. 1922 (litho) by Payne, Henry A

Moabiton types, Cheiks son (b / w photo)
5214707 Moabiton types, Cheiks son (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moabiton types, Cheiks son)

Sheikh of Qatar shakes hands Lord Home
Sheikh Ahmad of Qatar shaking hands with Lord Home the Foreign Secretary after arriving in England on 4 July 1961 as the guest of the British government for an official visit. Date: 1961

Portrait of a Sufi sheikh, c. 1670 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874414 Portrait of a Sufi sheikh, c.1670 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 19 x10.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Shaik and his Guide, 1874 (w / c on paper)
DRE146653 The Shaik and his Guide, 1874 (w/c on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 26x18 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; German, out of copyright

Mounted bodyguard to the Sheikh of Bornu with
Mounted bodyguard to the Sheikh of Bornu along with Kanembu lancer and Munga archer, Kanem-Bornu Empire, 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Sheikh on horseback, Sudan Plains, East Central Africa
Sheikh (head of tribe or village) on horseback, Sudan Plains (then part of the British Empire), East Central Africa. Date: 1922

The Soudan Advance, to the Front by Rail, the Natives and the Engine (litho)
1063692 The Soudan Advance, to the Front by Rail, the Natives and the Engine (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Advance)

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Sheikh, a title of honor and respect bestowed upon influential individuals across various cultures and regions. From the esteemed H H Sheikh of Kuwait Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to Sheik Ajil al-Yawer of Shammar, these leaders have left an indelible mark on history. The ILN cover from 1961 showcases Kuwait and its ruler, highlighting the significance in shaping nations. Auda abu Tayi, Sheikh of the Howaitat tribe, symbolizes courage and leadership in Lawrence of Arabia's epic tale. Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan stands tall as a representative of Oman's Naim tribe, embodying their rich heritage and traditions. The mystical conversation between Sufic sheikhs depicted in Ms E-14 artwork unveils the spiritual side associated with this revered title. Nature too pays homage to Sheikh with species like Sitta sp. Nuthatch named after them. The majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque stands as a testament to architectural brilliance and religious devotion. In aviation, aircraft such as Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II A6-HHZ, Hawker Siddeley HS. 125-600B HZ-KA5, Learjet 25XR HZ-SMB soar through the skies under royal patronage. Lastly, we cannot forget about historical landmarks like Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani's tomb in Baghdad that serves as a reminder of his profound influence on Islamic spirituality.