Africa 19th century hi-res stock photography and images

Hunting elephants in Central Africa in the late 19th century. Stock Photo

RMBM9YAE–Hunting elephants in Central Africa in the late 19th century.

History of Africa. 19th century. The fleet of the international expedition at Banana Point, near the Dutch factory. Engraving. El Congo y la Creación del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca. 1890. Spain. Stock Photo

RM2FKR9RX–History of Africa. 19th century. The fleet of the international expedition at Banana Point, near the Dutch factory. Engraving. El Congo y la Creación del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca. 1890. Spain.

A magnificent rhinoceros horn, East Africa, 19th century Unusually sturdy, very evenly grown horn of a stately black rhinoceros (diceros bicornis). Slightly polished, at the base rough surface left in its natural state with intact underside. Length along the exterior curve 83 cm, weight 4,600 g. CITES certificates available. Rhinoceros horns of this size have become extremely rare. Due to the omnipresent poaching and the limitation of the biospheres in the African savannah, wild living rhinoceroses rarely develop such stately horns today. Please , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT8C4W6–A magnificent rhinoceros horn, East Africa, 19th century Unusually sturdy, very evenly grown horn of a stately black rhinoceros (diceros bicornis). Slightly polished, at the base rough surface left in its natural state with intact underside. Length along the exterior curve 83 cm, weight 4,600 g. CITES certificates available. Rhinoceros horns of this size have become extremely rare. Due to the omnipresent poaching and the limitation of the biospheres in the African savannah, wild living rhinoceroses rarely develop such stately horns today. Please , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Map Africa, 19th century engraving. Reimagined by Gibon. Classic art with a modern twist reimagined Stock Photo

RFRA81B4–Map Africa, 19th century engraving. Reimagined by Gibon. Classic art with a modern twist reimagined

GIBRALTAR AND AFRICA, 19th century engraving Stock Photo

RMDDPK6W–GIBRALTAR AND AFRICA, 19th century engraving

RM2M9CWJY–19th century Map of Africa

Natives in front of the hut of a village elder in German East Africa. Front right presumably: Carl Peters. The photo is undated. Stock Photo

RM2B2BDB8–Natives in front of the hut of a village elder in German East Africa. Front right presumably: Carl Peters. The photo is undated.

Archispirostreptus gigas, African Giant Black Millipede, one of the largest millipedes. Africa. Dated 1855 Stock Photo

RMF7NFNB–Archispirostreptus gigas, African Giant Black Millipede, one of the largest millipedes. Africa. Dated 1855

The meeting between Henry Morton Stanley and Dr David Livingstone, Africa, 19th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7DJ0X–The meeting between Henry Morton Stanley and Dr David Livingstone, Africa, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

RMTXGDT9–Archispirostreptus gigas, African Giant Black Millipede, one of the largest millipedes. Africa. Dated 1855

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, about 1870 Stock Photo

RMD8JT1B–CAPE TOWN, South Africa, about 1870

Engraving of Crocodiles resting on a river bank, africa, 19th Century Stock Photo

RMM9KPAW–Engraving of Crocodiles resting on a river bank, africa, 19th Century

David Livingstone reading the Bible, Africa, 19th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMDDT84G–David Livingstone reading the Bible, Africa, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

Spearhead steel weapon. Africa 19th century Stock Photo

RM2R2TFGX–Spearhead steel weapon. Africa 19th century

Woman of the San people (Bushman), South Africa, 19th century. Stock Photo

RME6133J–Woman of the San people (Bushman), South Africa, 19th century.

Ethiopian cavalryman in the late 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2E3J832–Ethiopian cavalryman in the late 19th century.

Funeral in Algeria, Maghreb region, North Africa, 19th century Stock Photo

RM2AXWKAJ–Funeral in Algeria, Maghreb region, North Africa, 19th century

David Livingstone (1813-1873) was a Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa. He discovered Victoria Falls in 1855. When there was no news from him for some time, British explorer Henry Morton Stanley was sent to find him. He did so on November 10, 1871, at the small village of Ujiji near Tanganyika. Stock Photo

RF2F8MDC9–David Livingstone (1813-1873) was a Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa. He discovered Victoria Falls in 1855. When there was no news from him for some time, British explorer Henry Morton Stanley was sent to find him. He did so on November 10, 1871, at the small village of Ujiji near Tanganyika.

West Africa, Timbuktu. 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2BDX6N2–West Africa, Timbuktu. 19th Century

Hippopotamus hunting in Africa in the 19th century. Stock Photo

RMC2H50K–Hippopotamus hunting in Africa in the 19th century.

History of Africa. 19th century. Chieftain of Kimpoko (on the northeast shore of the Stanley Pool). Engraving. El Congo y la Creación del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca. 1890. Spain. Stock Photo

RM2FM6WF0–History of Africa. 19th century. Chieftain of Kimpoko (on the northeast shore of the Stanley Pool). Engraving. El Congo y la Creación del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca. 1890. Spain.

RMT8C4W7–A magnificent rhinoceros horn, East Africa, 19th century Unusually sturdy, very evenly grown horn of a stately black rhinoceros (diceros bicornis). Slightly polished, at the base rough surface left in its natural state with intact underside. Length along the exterior curve 83 cm, weight 4,600 g. CITES certificates available. Rhinoceros horns of this size have become extremely rare. Due to the omnipresent poaching and the limitation of the biospheres in the African savannah, wild living rhinoceroses rarely develop such stately horns today. Please , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Inspired by Vue de la Rapide de la Premiere Cataracte, Antonio Beato, Italian and British, ca. 1825-ca.1903, Albumen silver photograph, Africa, 19th century, image/sheet: 7 15/16 x 10 3/16 in., 20.1 x 25.8 cm, 19th Century, Albumen Silver Photograph, Antonio Beato, Black and White, Cataract, Egypt, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture Stock Photo

RF2HK56H6–Inspired by Vue de la Rapide de la Premiere Cataracte, Antonio Beato, Italian and British, ca. 1825-ca.1903, Albumen silver photograph, Africa, 19th century, image/sheet: 7 15/16 x 10 3/16 in., 20.1 x 25.8 cm, 19th Century, Albumen Silver Photograph, Antonio Beato, Black and White, Cataract, Egypt, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture

Travels in South Africa, 19th century engraving, Kurreechane, Meribohwhey, 1822 Stock Photo

RMEE0ECP–Travels in South Africa, 19th century engraving, Kurreechane, Meribohwhey, 1822

RM2M9CPK1–19th century Map of Africa

bakalai woman children Africa Gabon Gaboon Djembe Omboue rush reed hut house home wood thatch sit sat pose native tribe female Stock Photo

RMA0WB7J–bakalai woman children Africa Gabon Gaboon Djembe Omboue rush reed hut house home wood thatch sit sat pose native tribe female

Initiation mask from the Nzambo tribe in the Lower Congo Region in Angola, Africa. 19th Century Stock Photo

RMD98T2A–Initiation mask from the Nzambo tribe in the Lower Congo Region in Angola, Africa. 19th Century

Village, Gabon, 19th century.Artist: E Therond Stock Photo

RMB0K8WK–Village, Gabon, 19th century.Artist: E Therond

Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841 – 1904); explorer famous for his exploration of central Africa. Stanley and Kalulu. Ndugu M’Hali or Kalulu (ca. 1865 – 28 March 1877) was an African personal servant and adopted child of the explorer and journalist Henry Morton Stanley Stock Photo

RMP67J6Y–Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841 – 1904); explorer famous for his exploration of central Africa. Stanley and Kalulu. Ndugu M’Hali or Kalulu (ca. 1865 – 28 March 1877) was an African personal servant and adopted child of the explorer and journalist Henry Morton Stanley

CAPE TOWN in 1830 from a contemporary engraving Stock Photo

RMBA82CM–CAPE TOWN in 1830 from a contemporary engraving

Vintage illustration giant Termite mound, (White ant hill), Africa, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2GEK1N6–Vintage illustration giant Termite mound, (White ant hill), Africa, 19th Century

Henry Morton Stanley approaching Lake Tanganyika, Africa, 19th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMDDT2M5–Henry Morton Stanley approaching Lake Tanganyika, Africa, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

Right Hon. Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere. Stock Photo

RMF95F1C–Right Hon. Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere.

Woman and child of the San people (Bushman), South Africa, 19th century. Stock Photo

RME6133M–Woman and child of the San people (Bushman), South Africa, 19th century.

Woman of the San people (Bushman), South Africa, 19th century, in hat, fur cloak and robe. Handcoloured lithograph by J. Bull from James Cowles Prichard's Natural History of Man, Balliere, London, 1855. Stock Photo

RMP6H8CD–Woman of the San people (Bushman), South Africa, 19th century, in hat, fur cloak and robe. Handcoloured lithograph by J. Bull from James Cowles Prichard's Natural History of Man, Balliere, London, 1855.

A fight in the Forest , Ashanti war of 1900, 5th Anglo-Ashanti war, also known as the War of the Golden Stool Stock Photo

RMPGTDTK–A fight in the Forest , Ashanti war of 1900, 5th Anglo-Ashanti war, also known as the War of the Golden Stool

Vintage map of Togo and neighboring countries at the end of 19th century Stock Photo

RFD12TA6–Vintage map of Togo and neighboring countries at the end of 19th century

Northwest Africa, Morocco, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2BDX6G3–Northwest Africa, Morocco, 19th Century

The village of Combo-Combo, Central Africa in the 19th century. Stock Photo

RMBMA1A6–The village of Combo-Combo, Central Africa in the 19th century.

History of Africa. 19th century. Canoe construction. Engraving. El Congo y la Creación del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1 890. Spain. Stock Photo

RM2FMM3JJ–History of Africa. 19th century. Canoe construction. Engraving. El Congo y la Creación del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1 890. Spain.

RMT8C4W9–A magnificent rhinoceros horn, East Africa, 19th century Unusually sturdy, very evenly grown horn of a stately black rhinoceros (diceros bicornis). Slightly polished, at the base rough surface left in its natural state with intact underside. Length along the exterior curve 83 cm, weight 4,600 g. CITES certificates available. Rhinoceros horns of this size have become extremely rare. Due to the omnipresent poaching and the limitation of the biospheres in the African savannah, wild living rhinoceroses rarely develop such stately horns today. Please , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Art inspired by Vue de la Rapide de la Premiere Cataracte, Antonio Beato, Italian and British, ca. 1825-ca.1903, Albumen silver photograph, Africa, 19th century, image/sheet: 7 15/16 x 10 3/16 in., 20.1 x 25.8 cm, 19th Century, Albumen Silver Photograph, Antonio Beato, Black and White, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HKKA10–Art inspired by Vue de la Rapide de la Premiere Cataracte, Antonio Beato, Italian and British, ca. 1825-ca.1903, Albumen silver photograph, Africa, 19th century, image/sheet: 7 15/16 x 10 3/16 in., 20.1 x 25.8 cm, 19th Century, Albumen Silver Photograph, Antonio Beato, Black and White, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

RMH4MR61–Travels in South Africa, 19th century engraving, Kurreechane, Meribohwhey, 1822

RM2M9CRGK–19th century Map of Africa

Sculpture 19th Century ( Wood ) Mende Sierra Leone West Africa Stock Photo

RMENP42D–Sculpture 19th Century ( Wood ) Mende Sierra Leone West Africa

State sword (eben and ada) made from Iron, steel, and ivory. Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. 19th century Stock Photo

RMRJATKX–State sword (eben and ada) made from Iron, steel, and ivory. Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. 19th century

Cape Town, South Africa, 19th century.Artist: St de Dree Stock Photo

RMW7DB13–Cape Town, South Africa, 19th century.Artist: St de Dree

Zulu 'boys' at De Beers diamond mines. From photograph taken c.1885. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers, into Consolidated Mines Stock Photo

RM2K2JW65–Zulu 'boys' at De Beers diamond mines. From photograph taken c.1885. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers, into Consolidated Mines

IMMIGRANTS TO SOUTH AFRICA are attacked as they travel north from Caper Town in this early 19th century engraving ATTACKED Stock Photo

RMBA82JW–IMMIGRANTS TO SOUTH AFRICA are attacked as they travel north from Caper Town in this early 19th century engraving ATTACKED

Victorian big game hunting South Africa, 19th Century Stock Photo

RMT3CR25–Victorian big game hunting South Africa, 19th Century

David Livingstone (1813–1873), Scottish physician, Congregationalist, pioneer Christian missionary with the London Missionary Society, explorer in Africa, and one of the most popular British heroes of the late 19th-century Victorian era. Stock Photo

RM2EBGDKE–David Livingstone (1813–1873), Scottish physician, Congregationalist, pioneer Christian missionary with the London Missionary Society, explorer in Africa, and one of the most popular British heroes of the late 19th-century Victorian era.

A late 19th century map of Africa showing lots of old former names and boundaries / borders. Stock Photo

RM2J08FTN–A late 19th century map of Africa showing lots of old former names and boundaries / borders.

South Africa: 'Cape Coloureds'. Watercolour painting by Charles Davidson Bell (1813-1882), mid-19th century. The term Cape Coloureds refers to the modern-day descendants of slave labourers imported into South Africa by Dutch settlers as well as to other groups of mixed ancestry originating in the present-day Western Cape. They are the predominant population group found in the Western Cape Province. Their population size is roughly 4 million, and most Cape Coloureds are mother tongue Afrikaans speakers. Stock Photo

RM2B00W4F–South Africa: 'Cape Coloureds'. Watercolour painting by Charles Davidson Bell (1813-1882), mid-19th century. The term Cape Coloureds refers to the modern-day descendants of slave labourers imported into South Africa by Dutch settlers as well as to other groups of mixed ancestry originating in the present-day Western Cape. They are the predominant population group found in the Western Cape Province. Their population size is roughly 4 million, and most Cape Coloureds are mother tongue Afrikaans speakers.

Woman and child of the San people (Bushman), South Africa, 19th century, in fur cloak and dress, smoking a tobacco pipe. Handcoloured lithograph by J. Bull from James Cowles Prichard's Natural History of Man, Balliere, London, 1855. Stock Photo

RMP6HA8E–Woman and child of the San people (Bushman), South Africa, 19th century, in fur cloak and dress, smoking a tobacco pipe. Handcoloured lithograph by J. Bull from James Cowles Prichard's Natural History of Man, Balliere, London, 1855.

General Cronje, held prisoner after defeat at at the Battle of Paardeberg, 27 February 1900 Stock Photo

RMPGTDTG–General Cronje, held prisoner after defeat at at the Battle of Paardeberg, 27 February 1900

. A moonlit street in North Africa . 19th century (Second half) 246 Girardet A moonlit street in North Africa Stock Photo

RMMX9TJ7–. A moonlit street in North Africa . 19th century (Second half) 246 Girardet A moonlit street in North Africa

North Africa, Carthage, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2BDX6F8–North Africa, Carthage, 19th Century

The capital of Uhehe, Tanzania, Central Africa as it was in the late 19th century. Stock Photo

RMBMA1PP–The capital of Uhehe, Tanzania, Central Africa as it was in the late 19th century.

History of Africa. 19th century. Village of Ndua. Engraving. El Congo y la Creación del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1890. Spain. Stock Photo

RM2FM6WFH–History of Africa. 19th century. Village of Ndua. Engraving. El Congo y la Creación del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1890. Spain.

RMT8C4W8–A magnificent rhinoceros horn, East Africa, 19th century Unusually sturdy, very evenly grown horn of a stately black rhinoceros (diceros bicornis). Slightly polished, at the base rough surface left in its natural state with intact underside. Length along the exterior curve 83 cm, weight 4,600 g. CITES certificates available. Rhinoceros horns of this size have become extremely rare. Due to the omnipresent poaching and the limitation of the biospheres in the African savannah, wild living rhinoceroses rarely develop such stately horns today. Please , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

19th century map of Africa from the 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature; Volume I. Edited by John Wilkes. Published in London, Great, Britain, in 1810. Stock Photo

RF2HB9YYA–19th century map of Africa from the 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature; Volume I. Edited by John Wilkes. Published in London, Great, Britain, in 1810.

Ring, 1800s. North Africa, 19th century. Silver gilt with turquoise, pearls and filagree work; diameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in Stock Photo

RMRY2BW5–Ring, 1800s. North Africa, 19th century. Silver gilt with turquoise, pearls and filagree work; diameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in

Anglo-Zulu War between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom, 1879. Combat. Iberian Illustration, 1898. Stock Photo

RM2FM10PE–Anglo-Zulu War between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom, 1879. Combat. Iberian Illustration, 1898.

Door post 19th or early 20th century Cameroon (Country) Bati bei Bali (Location) Northwest Province Africa African Stock Photo

RMJ1EFJN–Door post 19th or early 20th century Cameroon (Country) Bati bei Bali (Location) Northwest Province Africa African

RMRJATM0–State sword (eben and ada) made from Iron, steel, and ivory. Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. 19th century

Diamond mine, South Africa, 19th century.Artist: St de Dree Stock Photo

RMW7DB16–Diamond mine, South Africa, 19th century.Artist: St de Dree

The Battle of Belmont' during the Second Boer War on 23 November 1899, where the British under Lord Methuen assaulted a Boer position on Belmont kopje. Stock Photo

RMP68WHP–The Battle of Belmont' during the Second Boer War on 23 November 1899, where the British under Lord Methuen assaulted a Boer position on Belmont kopje.

19th century map depicting a conjectured location of the imaginary continent of Atlantis of the coast of North Africa. Stock Photo

RMCWA5CB–19th century map depicting a conjectured location of the imaginary continent of Atlantis of the coast of North Africa.

Vintage engraving of a Human sacrifice to Juju on the west coast of Africa, 19th Century. Young woman tied to a wooden post as the sea rises Stock Photo

RMWRD4MH–Vintage engraving of a Human sacrifice to Juju on the west coast of Africa, 19th Century. Young woman tied to a wooden post as the sea rises

RM2EBGDK6–David Livingstone (1813–1873), Scottish physician, Congregationalist, pioneer Christian missionary with the London Missionary Society, explorer in Africa, and one of the most popular British heroes of the late 19th-century Victorian era.

A 19th Century view of a native village or Kraal, South Africa Stock Photo

RMF1KYA8–A 19th Century view of a native village or Kraal, South Africa

East Africa: Four African porters carrying a large elephant tusk, possibly in Zanzibar or Mombasa, 19th century. Ivory is a term for dentine, which constitutes the bulk of the teeth and tusks of animals such as elephants, when used as a material for art or manufacturing. Ivory is little used today, but has been important since ancient times for making a range of items, from ivory carvings to false teeth, fans, dominoes, piano keys and billiard balls. Elephant ivory has been the most important source, but ivory from species including the hippopotamus, walrus and narwhal can be used. Stock Photo

RM2B00N8M–East Africa: Four African porters carrying a large elephant tusk, possibly in Zanzibar or Mombasa, 19th century. Ivory is a term for dentine, which constitutes the bulk of the teeth and tusks of animals such as elephants, when used as a material for art or manufacturing. Ivory is little used today, but has been important since ancient times for making a range of items, from ivory carvings to false teeth, fans, dominoes, piano keys and billiard balls. Elephant ivory has been the most important source, but ivory from species including the hippopotamus, walrus and narwhal can be used.

traditional knife, Amdo tribe, Angola, Africa, 19th Century,Castle of San Carlos, seventeenth century, Palma, Mallorca, Spain. Stock Photo

RMP7FM68–traditional knife, Amdo tribe, Angola, Africa, 19th Century,Castle of San Carlos, seventeenth century, Palma, Mallorca, Spain.

Portrait of Guillaume Lejean, French geographer and explorer. Old XIX century engraved from Journey in Abyssinia Le Tour du Monde 1864 Stock Photo

RM2E3C4FR–Portrait of Guillaume Lejean, French geographer and explorer. Old XIX century engraved from Journey in Abyssinia Le Tour du Monde 1864

. A moonlit street in North Africa . 19th century (Second half) 213 Girardet A moonlit street in North Africa Stock Photo

RMMYEYDJ–. A moonlit street in North Africa . 19th century (Second half) 213 Girardet A moonlit street in North Africa

North Africa, Tlemcen, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2BDX6DE–North Africa, Tlemcen, 19th Century

Hunting buffalo in Central Africa in the late 19th century. Stock Photo

RMBM9Y6K–Hunting buffalo in Central Africa in the late 19th century.

History of Africa. 19th century. Construction of a road. Engraving. El Congo y la Creación del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1890. Spain. Stock Photo

RM2FM2T8B–History of Africa. 19th century. Construction of a road. Engraving. El Congo y la Creación del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1890. Spain.

RMT8C4W4–A magnificent rhinoceros horn, East Africa, 19th century Unusually sturdy, very evenly grown horn of a stately black rhinoceros (diceros bicornis). Slightly polished, at the base rough surface left in its natural state with intact underside. Length along the exterior curve 83 cm, weight 4,600 g. CITES certificates available. Rhinoceros horns of this size have become extremely rare. Due to the omnipresent poaching and the limitation of the biospheres in the African savannah, wild living rhinoceroses rarely develop such stately horns today. Please , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Arab-Swahili slave traders and their captives on the Ruvuma River in East Africa, 19th century Stock Photo

RM2M7HCRD–Arab-Swahili slave traders and their captives on the Ruvuma River in East Africa, 19th century

Lance point, Wrought steel, Small spatulate point above series of 77 projecting barbs, the whole above a tapering hollow socket., Central or East Africa, 19th century, metalwork, Decorative Arts, Lance point Stock Photo

RM2DMRP7P–Lance point, Wrought steel, Small spatulate point above series of 77 projecting barbs, the whole above a tapering hollow socket., Central or East Africa, 19th century, metalwork, Decorative Arts, Lance point

European colonialism. Scramble for Africa. Lithography by G. Ansal. 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2X1DDCE–European colonialism. Scramble for Africa. Lithography by G. Ansal. 19th century.

19th century Mandara Musicians of Northern and Central Africa. Stock Photo

RMWH9TCJ–19th century Mandara Musicians of Northern and Central Africa.

Ceremonial sword, made from Iron, copper and Wood. Kuba-Bushoong Tribe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. 19th century Stock Photo

RMRJATM2–Ceremonial sword, made from Iron, copper and Wood. Kuba-Bushoong Tribe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. 19th century

Zulus, Natal, South Africa, 19th century. Artist: St de Dree Stock Photo

RMW7DB1A–Zulus, Natal, South Africa, 19th century. Artist: St de Dree

The War in the Soudan, poster for a Barnum and Bailey circus production 'The Mahdi, or, For the Victoria Cross', showing British and Mahdist troops fighting during the anglo-Sudan War or Mahdist War (1881-1899) Chromolithograph Stock Photo

RMTXG7WB–The War in the Soudan, poster for a Barnum and Bailey circus production 'The Mahdi, or, For the Victoria Cross', showing British and Mahdist troops fighting during the anglo-Sudan War or Mahdist War (1881-1899) Chromolithograph

Map of the West Coast of Africa from Sierra Leone to Cape Palmas, including the colony of Liberia. In 1821, the American Stock Photo

RMCWA6KB–Map of the West Coast of Africa from Sierra Leone to Cape Palmas, including the colony of Liberia. In 1821, the American

Tomb couple Ntadi 19th Century Stone Democratic Republic of Congo Africa African Stock Photo

RMFB70Y7–Tomb couple Ntadi 19th Century Stone Democratic Republic of Congo Africa African

RM2EE8RBB–David Livingstone (1813–1873), Scottish physician, Congregationalist, pioneer Christian missionary with the London Missionary Society, explorer in Africa, and one of the most popular British heroes of the late 19th-century Victorian era. Photo c1870.

19th Century illustration of diamond mining in South Africa. The 1867 discovery of diamonds in the Cape Colony radically modified the world’s supply of diamonds. The annual world diamond production increased more than tenfold in the following 10 years, a once extremely rare material became accessible to Western society with its growing wealth. In the 1870′s and 1880′s, South Africa produced 95% of the world’s diamonds, was home to great wealth. Stock Photo

RMF1KYA9–19th Century illustration of diamond mining in South Africa. The 1867 discovery of diamonds in the Cape Colony radically modified the world’s supply of diamonds. The annual world diamond production increased more than tenfold in the following 10 years, a once extremely rare material became accessible to Western society with its growing wealth. In the 1870′s and 1880′s, South Africa produced 95% of the world’s diamonds, was home to great wealth.

East Africa: Al Inkishafi, Swahili manuscript in Arabic script. Poem by Sayyid Abdalla bin Sayyid Ali bin Nasir (19th century. The Swahili language or Kiswahili is a Bantu language and the mother tongue of the Swahili people. It is spoken by various communities inhabiting the African Great Lakes region and other parts of Southeast Africa, including Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The closely related Comorian language, spoken in the Comoros Islands, is sometimes considered a Swahili dialect. Stock Photo

RM2B00NEC–East Africa: Al Inkishafi, Swahili manuscript in Arabic script. Poem by Sayyid Abdalla bin Sayyid Ali bin Nasir (19th century. The Swahili language or Kiswahili is a Bantu language and the mother tongue of the Swahili people. It is spoken by various communities inhabiting the African Great Lakes region and other parts of Southeast Africa, including Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The closely related Comorian language, spoken in the Comoros Islands, is sometimes considered a Swahili dialect.

traditional knife, Pende tribe, Angola, Africa, 19th Century,Castle of San Carlos, seventeenth century, Palma, Mallorca, Spain. Stock Photo

RMP7FM6A–traditional knife, Pende tribe, Angola, Africa, 19th Century,Castle of San Carlos, seventeenth century, Palma, Mallorca, Spain.

Travel miseries, Chad. Central Africa. Drawing by Ivan Pranishnikoff (1841 - 1909) Journey from Borno to Baguirmi 1872 by Dr. Gustav Hermann Nachtigal (1834 - 1885) Le Tour du Monde 1880 Stock Photo

RM2WW98WX–Travel miseries, Chad. Central Africa. Drawing by Ivan Pranishnikoff (1841 - 1909) Journey from Borno to Baguirmi 1872 by Dr. Gustav Hermann Nachtigal (1834 - 1885) Le Tour du Monde 1880

. A moonlit street in North Africa . 19th century (Second half) 245 Girardet A moonlit street in North Africa Stock Photo

RMMWCDWH–. A moonlit street in North Africa . 19th century (Second half) 245 Girardet A moonlit street in North Africa

North Africa, Tangier, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2BDX791–North Africa, Tangier, 19th Century

An improvised bridge in Central Africa in the 19th century. Stock Photo

RMBMA18C–An improvised bridge in Central Africa in the 19th century.

History of Africa. 19th century. Catholic Mission in Gabon. Engraving. El Congo y la Creación del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1890. Spain. Stock Photo

RM2FMAAD2–History of Africa. 19th century. Catholic Mission in Gabon. Engraving. El Congo y la Creación del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1890. Spain.

A rhinoceros horn trophy, East Africa, 19th century Excellently preserved pair of horns (front and extraordinarily large back horn) of a stately male black rhinoceros (diceros bicornis). Horns with finely polished surface, the front horn with riveted silver plaque 'Kilimara-Expedition-Kolb Tanjai 17.X.1895.' Both horns on a base made from the animal's skin. Length of horns (each measured along the external curve) 69 cm (front horn) and 32 cm (back horn), circumference of the horn bases 59 cm (front horn) and 54 cm (back horn), total weight of the, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT8C4WA–A rhinoceros horn trophy, East Africa, 19th century Excellently preserved pair of horns (front and extraordinarily large back horn) of a stately male black rhinoceros (diceros bicornis). Horns with finely polished surface, the front horn with riveted silver plaque 'Kilimara-Expedition-Kolb Tanjai 17.X.1895.' Both horns on a base made from the animal's skin. Length of horns (each measured along the external curve) 69 cm (front horn) and 32 cm (back horn), circumference of the horn bases 59 cm (front horn) and 54 cm (back horn), total weight of the, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

SLAVERY Arab slave caravan heading for the west coast of Africa from a 19th century French engraving Stock Photo

RMB3NHRB–SLAVERY Arab slave caravan heading for the west coast of Africa from a 19th century French engraving

Spearhead, steel, Long spatulate point above series of 16 projecting barbs, the whole terminating in hollow flued socket., Central or East Africa, 19th century, appliances & tools, Decorative Arts, spearhead, spearhead Stock Photo

RM2DMCB8X–Spearhead, steel, Long spatulate point above series of 16 projecting barbs, the whole terminating in hollow flued socket., Central or East Africa, 19th century, appliances & tools, Decorative Arts, spearhead, spearhead

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