Tribesman Collection (page 8)

Afghan tribesman, 1936. Artist: Fox
Afghan tribesman, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Frieze of Roman soldiers fighting Germanic tribesmen, 1st century
Frieze of Roman soldiers fighting Germanic tribesmen on a Roman sarcophagus, from the National Museums collection in Rome, 1st century

A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin returns to camp with a haunch of impala over his shoulder. He killed the antelope with a metal-tipped arrow that had been dipped in a fast-acting vegetable poison

A Pokomo drummer from the Tana River district of Kenya

A Msai warrior with his long braids and body coated with red ochre mixed with animal fat. He has put ochre dust round his eyes to enhance his appearance ready for a dance

A Msai warrior in full battle cry, his long-bladed spear at the ready

Two Msai warriors in full regalia. The headdress of the man on the left is made from the mane of a lion while the one on the right is fringed with black ostrich feathers

The traditional weaponry of the Turkana warriors consisted of a long-shafted spear with a narrow blade, a small rectangular shield made of giraffe or buffalo hide

The Turkana spear-fish in the shallow waters of Lake Turkana. The wooden shaft has a detachable metal tip with a sharp barb, which is secured to the end of a long piece of rope

An Ethiopian man wears a headdress made from the skin of a gelada, a unique baboon-like primate that lives at high altitudes in northern Ethiopia

Warriors of the nomadic Afar tribe wear their hair long and carry large curved daggers, known as jile, strapped to their waists

Two Mursi men with singular hairstyles play a game of bau as a young boy watches them. Most men possess rifles to protect their families from hostile neighbours

A Mursi man smears his body with a mixture of local chalk and water and then draws designs with his fingertips to enhance his physical appearance.The Mursi speak a Nilotic language

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

East African Tribesman - Extensive Scarification, Nose Chain
A postcard produced by Consolata Missionaries, an Italian Roman Catholic missionary congregation operating in Africa. Dramatic scarification on the shoulders of this East African tribesman

Congo, Africa - Terrifying Warrior with bullet piercings
A Bougbou Tribesman from the region close to the start of the Kotto, a major tributary of the Ubangi right bank, so a sub-tributary of the Congo River - Congo, Central Africa - Terrifying (pre-punk)

TRADITIONAL IRAQI CLOTHING. Models wearing traditional clothing from Baghdad. Left to right: man of the Zobeid tribem married Muslim woman, man of the Shammar tribe. Photogravure, 1873

Man of the Kikuyu tribe - Kenya, East Africa Date: 1934

Marash Uci - Albanian Military Commander
Tribesman Marash Uci (1810-1914) - an Albanian Military Commander of Hoti. Prior to the Battle of Rrzanica (which took place on a bridge over the Rrzanica river in Montenegro)

Hadza youth sings to the accompaniment of his two-stringed musical instrument
Sitting on a Greater Kudu skin, a Hadza youth wearing a baboon skin cape sings to the accompaniment of his two-stringed musical instrument.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

Msai warriors draw water for livestock from a well
Msai draw water for livestock from a well

A young Msai herdsboy controls his familys cattle at the Sanjan River to prevent too many animals watering at the same time

A Wa-Arusha warrior carries home a yoke. His brown necklace is made from aromatic wood. The Wa-Arusha are closely related to the Msai and speak the same _maa language

A Hadza hunter fledges an arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin fledges an arrow shaft with guinea fowl feathers using the sinews of an antelope.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of hunter-gatherers who have lived in

A back view of a Msai warrior resplendent with long ochred braids tied in a pigtail. This singular hairstyle sets him apart from other members of his society

A Somali of the Issa clan loads his camels with salt at Lake Assal. He has rubbed henna into his hair and beard to make them orange-red

In the early 17th century English settlers in the Colony of Virginia trade with local Indians for the carcass of a deer. After a work by an unknown artist

Stereoview card from circa 1900 for viewing through a stereoscope. A group of Andamanese in their native jungle in India, 1896, by J.F.Jarvis; Andaman Islands, India

Portrait of male, indigenous tribal dancer wearing blue feathered headdress and looking at the camera in the St Michael Archangel Festival parade in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

The Aged Man In His Winter Garment Engraving From The Original Drawing Made In 1585 By John White 1540-1606 Virginian Pioneer And English Colonist In America From The Book The Century Illustrated

Sarawak Men Dressed In Traditional Attire With Blowpipes; Sarawak

!Kung women sing and clap their hands to the rhythm of their menfolk. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen

An old !Kung man. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen. They differ in appearance from the rest of black Africa having yellowish skin and being lightly boned

A !Kung hunter-gatherer stands ready to accompany his friends on a hunt. His bow and arrows are kept in a soft leather pouch slung over his shoulder

Kenya, South Horr, Kurungu. A Samburu youth after his circumcision. The day after he has been circumcised, the initiate must hang in his pierced earlobes copper ear ornaments that are normally worn

Detail of a Msai warriors ear ornaments and other beaded or metal adornments. The Msai practice of piercing ears in adolescence and gradually elongating the lobes is gradually dying out

During an eunoto ceremony when Msai warriors become junior elders, their heads are shaved and they daub themselves with white clay

A young Turkana man with a braided hairstyle

A Dorze man sits outside his home smoking locally-grown tobacco using a traditional long-stemmed pipe. Living in highlands west of the Abyssinian Rift Valley

At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa. From time immemorial, nomadic Afar tribesmen have come here regularly with their camels to collect salt

A Bedouin man kneels on top of a sand dune in the desert. He wears the traditional Omani long white cloak or dish dash, a turban, a ceremonial curved dagger (khanjar) and holds a short camel stick

The Induna - Zulu headman - Natal, South Africa. Date: circa 1910s

A Matabele Warrior
South Africa - A Matabele Warrior, wearing a distinctive (and spectacular) neck decoration with a variety of sharp animal horns forming a fearsome spectacle

Illustration, Aboriginal tribesman wearing red headband, profile

Egypt - Bisharin warrior, Aswan
A Bisharin Tribesman of Aswan, Egypt with his shield, spear and small Egyptain lyre. Date: circa 1910s

Kikuyu Warrior - Kenya, East Africa Date: circa 1910s

A Bedouin Guard with his trusty steed
A wonderful photographic card showing a Palestinian Bedouin Guard, a rifle across his back and his horse, with decorated tack

Tribesman of the Jarawa Tribe
Facial Scarification evident on a tribesman from the Jarawa Tribe. The Jarawa are one of the adivasi indigenous peoples of the Andaman Islands. There are only 250-350 members of this tribe alive today

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"The Resilient Spirit of Tribesmen: A Glimpse into Diverse Cultures" Mursi Tribe: Captivating the world with their intricate lip plates and vibrant traditions, the Mursi tribe showcases the beauty of Ethiopian heritage. Masai Tribesman on Bwejuu Beach, Zanzibar: Witnessing a fusion of cultures as a Masai tribesman embraces the serenity of Bwejuu Beach in Tanzania, East Africa. Samburu Warrior's Vigilant Stare: Standing atop the eastern scarp, a Samburu warrior gazes into the vastness, embodying strength and resilience in Kenya's rugged landscapes. The Khyber Pass - Gateway to History: At Pakistan/Afghanistan border lies the historic Khyber Pass; where tribesmen have guarded this strategic passage for centuries. Hadza Hunter's Ancient Rituals: Inhaling from a crude stone pipe, a Hadza hunter indulges in cannabis during an age-old tradition that connects them to nature's wisdom. Ugandan Children Embrace Daily Struggles: With determination etched on their faces, young Ugandan children fetch water tirelessly in Masindi village – showcasing resilience amidst adversity. Batavians' Fight for Freedom: Depicted through artistry in "The Conspiracy of Batavians under Claudius Civilis, " these tribesmen fought valiantly against oppression during ancient times. Sarwani Soldier – Guardians of Tradition: Adorned with traditional attire and armed with unwavering loyalty, Sarwani soldiers protect their cultural heritage while serving their community. Bakhtiari Tribesman & His Laden Donkey: Symbolizing perseverance amidst harsh terrains, a Bakhtiari tribesman relies on his loyal donkey to transport essentials across challenging landscapes. Exploring New Frontiers with M. De Brazza.