Tribesman Collection (page 9)

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

The Zulu - Neville Lewis
Oil on Wood 35.6 x 25.4

A Hadza hunter checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing the skins of a baboon and genet cat checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft, fledged with guinea fowl feathers.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

Deep Msai wells at Loibor Serrit where cattle paths are cut deep into the soil to allow livestock nearer to the source of water

Msai youth with decorated face
Black clothing and the intricate white patterns on the face of this Msai youth of the Kisongo section signify his recent circumcision

Msai - old and new
Old and new. Dressed traditionally and carrying familiar wooden staff, two young men give hints that the lifestyle of younger Msai generations is changing gradually in Tanzania

Young Datoga man in a well
A young Datoga man helps to draw water for his familys livestock from a well on the east side of Lake Manyara. All young men wear strings of twisted yellow and light blue beads round their waists

A Berber tribesman is silhouetted as he leads his two camels along the top of sand dune in the Erg Chegaga, in the Sahara region of Morocco. (MR)

A Nubian man wearing a white turban smiles broadly at his friend

Three camel riders silhouetted against an evening sky

As the sun goes down after a blistering day, an old man rides home on his donkey

An innovative roadside craft stall owned by an Herero man near Twyfelfontein

An Mtaita musician. His glasses are made from the tips of calabashes. His ear ornaments are also made of calabashes or gourds

A magnificent view from the eastern scarp of Africa s
A magnificent view from the eastern scarp of Africas Great Rift Valley at Losiolo, north of Maralal. From 8, 000 feet the land tumbles away 3, 000 feet into rugged valleys and a broad plain

A young Samburu boy sucks marrow straight from the leg bone of a cow. Marrow is a much sought-after delicacy. During every Samburu ceremony

Samburu initiates sing during the month after their circumcision. As their wounds heal, their dances become more energetic

A Samburu initiate with bird skins hanging from his headband. While their wounds heal for a month after circumcision, initiates spend their time wandering in the countryside attempting to kill as

A Samburu initiate takes aim at a bird with a blunt arrow. While their wounds heal for a month after circumcision, initiates spend their time wandering in the countryside attempting to kill as many

A Samburu youth is forcibly restrained after throwing a fit in the tension-filled days leading up to his circumcision. It is not uncommon for Samburu youths and warriors to succumb to hysterical

Up to a year before his circumcision, a Samburu boy will style his hair in a distinctive pudding bowl shape and often rub charcoal and fat into it

Kenya, Chalbi Desert, Kalacha. A Gabbra herdsman presents a lonely figure standing under a flat-topped acacia tree on the edge of the Chalbi Desert at sunset

A Gabbra herdsman drives his camels across the Chalbi Desert at sunset. The Gabbra are a Cushitic tribe of nomadic pastoralists living with their herds of camels

Gabbra tribesmen watch over their camels at a water hole on the edge of the Chalbi Desert. The Gabbra are a Cushitic tribe of nomadic pastoralists living with their herds of camels

Camels belonging to the Gabbra are loaded with water carriers and attached together in a camel train approach at a water hole on the edge of the Chalbi Desert

Gabbra tribesmen lead their camel train across the Chalbi Desert. The Gabbra are a Cushitic tribe of nomadic pastoralists living with their herds of camels

A Msai Warrior watches a hot air balloon float over the Mara plains

A young Galla herdsboy with his familys cattle outside their homestead

Msai warriors draw water from a deep well. The depth of wells is measured by the number of men required to bring water to the cattle troughs at the top of them

A Msai warrior blows a trumpet fashioned from the horn of a Greater Kudu. The strap is decorated with cowrie shells. Kudu-horn trumpets are only sounded to call men to arms or on ceremonial occasions

A Msai warrior, his face and body decorated with red ochre and clay, wears an ostrich feather headdress. This singular adornment was once worn by warriors going into battle

Kenya, Kajiado, lpartimaro. Two Msai warriors in full regalia. The headress 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

One of the most important Msai ceremonies is the eunoto when warriors become junior elders. Early one morning before the cattle are taken to pasture, their mothers shave their long ochred locks

Msai warriors resplendent with long ochred braids relax and wait for the start of a ceremony. Red has always been their preferred colour

A Turkana man with a fine clay hairstyle, so typical of the southern Turkana. The black ostrich feather pompoms denote that the man belongs to the ng imor (black) moiety of his tribe

Turkana elders wear decorative ivory lip ornaments, secured in position by a spigot which is inserted in a hole pierced below the mans lower lip after initiation

A Turkana man strides purposefully across the treeless Lotagipi Plains as an Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) watches him atop a termite mound

A month after a Samburu youth has been circumcised, he becomes a warrior. He will go to the nearest stream or Waterhole to wash off a months grime

A Samburu boy in reflective mood after his circumcision. A day after the ordeal, he will hang in his pierced earlobes copper earrings normally worn by married women

A Samburu youth, his head freshly shaved, has milk poured over him from a wooden gourd-like container decorated with green grass prior to his circumcision

A Samburu warrior has his Ochred hair braided by a friend. A mixture of cows urine and ashes is often rubbed into the hair first to help straighten it

A young Samburu man leads a donkey carrying the basic structure of a temporary home. The curved sticks will be tied together in a dome and covered with hides

At sunrise, a Samburu warrior leads baggage camels down the Milgis lugga - a wide, sandy seasonal watercourse. Water is never far below the surface of the Milgis

A Samburu man looks out over a vast tract of unspoilt country as storm clouds gather in the far distant

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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.