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The explorer Nachtigal with Sheik Omar of Bornu, 5 June 1870, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The explorer Nachtigal with Sheik Omar of Bornu, 5 June 1870, (1936).
Der Forscher Nachtigal Bei Scheich Omar Von Bornu, 5 Juni 1870.
Gustav Nachtigal giving presents from German emperor Wilhelm I (including a portrait of Wilhelm) to Umar of Borno in acknowledgment of kindness shown to German travellers. German explorer Gustav Nachtigal (1834-1885) visited Sheik Umar of Borno (died 1881), ruler of the Kanem-Bornu Empire (which formerly existed in areas what are now Chad and Nigeria). Nachtigal served as the German Empires consul-general for Tunisia and Commissioner for West Africa. From " Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]
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The Explorer Nachtigal with Sheik Omar of Bornu, 5 June 1870
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. This print captures a significant moment in history as German explorer Gustav Nachtigal meets Sheik Umar of Borno on June 5,1870. The image showcases the exchange of gifts from German Emperor Wilhelm I to Umar of Borno, acknowledging the kindness shown to German travelers. Gustav Nachtigal, renowned for his explorations and diplomatic endeavors, served as the German Empire's consul-general for Tunisia and Commissioner for West Africa. During his visit to the Kanem-Bornu Empire, which encompassed parts of present-day Chad and Nigeria, he had an audience with Sheik Umar of Borno. The photograph reveals a scene filled with cultural significance and international relations. It portrays Gustav Nachtigal presenting gifts from Emperor Wilhelm I to Sheik Umar in an opulent audience chamber. Among these presents is a portrait of Wilhelm himself. The image not only highlights the historical encounter between two influential figures but also provides insight into colonial-era diplomacy and exploration. This rare glimpse into this pivotal moment in time allows us to appreciate the complexities and interactions that shaped African-European relations during this period. Preserved within "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte" a cigarette card album produced by Cigaretten-Bilderdienst in Hamburg, Germany in 1936, this photograph serves as a testament to both its historical significance and artistic value.
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