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Kongo Collection

Background imageKongo Collection: Japanese warship Hiei - Kongo Class Battlecruiser

Japanese warship Hiei - Kongo Class Battlecruiser
Hiei - warship of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during World War I and World War II. Designed by British naval architect George Thurston

Background imageKongo Collection: Natives of the Kingdom of Kongo playing music and dancing

Natives of the Kingdom of Kongo playing music and dancing
Natives of the Kingdom of Kongo (Congo) playing various musical instruments and dancing. A gourd-resonated xylophone marimba, a drum ngamba, double bell longa, and two percussion scrapers

Background imageKongo Collection: Costume of the women of the Kingdom of Kongo (Congo)

Costume of the women of the Kingdom of Kongo (Congo). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence

Background imageKongo Collection: Africa. The Congo River at Isanghila, trading station

Africa. The Congo River at Isanghila, trading station
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo River at Isanghila, trading station established by Stanley in 1880. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageKongo Collection: Congo. Portrait of Ngalyema, chief of Kintamo

Congo. Portrait of Ngalyema, chief of Kintamo
Ngalyema, chief of Kintamo (a village on the southern bank of the Congo River). Portrait. Engraving by Pedro Mullor. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageKongo Collection: Africa. Congo. Yellala Falls, views of the left bank

Africa. Congo. Yellala Falls, views of the left bank
History of Africa. 19th century. Yellala Falls, views of the left bank. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageKongo Collection: The Congo. Climbing a slope in the Mpagassa Gorge

The Congo. Climbing a slope in the Mpagassa Gorge
History of Africa. 19th century. Climbing a slope in the Mpagassa Gorge. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageKongo Collection: History of Africa. Congo. Vivi station. Landscape

History of Africa. Congo. Vivi station. Landscape
History of Africa. 19th century. Congo. Vivi station. Landscape. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageKongo Collection: Africa. Congo. Courtyard of a factory in Banana

Africa. Congo. Courtyard of a factory in Banana
History of Africa. 19th century. Courtyard of a factory in Banana. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageKongo Collection: Africa, Congo. Interior of the Vivi Station

Africa, Congo. Interior of the Vivi Station
History of Africa. 19th century. Interior of the Vivi Station. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageKongo Collection: Vegetation on the right bank of the Congo River at Chionzo

Vegetation on the right bank of the Congo River at Chionzo
History of Africa. 19th century. Vegetation on the right bank of the Congo River at Chionzo, at the foot of the Bembandek mountain. Engraving

Background imageKongo Collection: Africa. Vivi Station and Castle Hill

Africa. Vivi Station and Castle Hill
History of Africa. 19th century. Vivi Station and Castle Hill. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageKongo Collection: Africa. European exploration of the Congo?

Africa. European exploration of the Congo?
History of Africa. 19th century.... Mad with joy, Albert straddles the animal's body. He was one of the Danish crew of the whaler Albion who, together with the Scots

Background imageKongo Collection: Africa. Congo River and the English factory of Boma

Africa. Congo River and the English factory of Boma
History of Africa. 19th century. View of the Congo River and the English factory of Boma. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageKongo Collection: Africa. Congo. Fauna of the Congo river

Africa. Congo. Fauna of the Congo river
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Fauna of the Congo river. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageKongo Collection: Africa. Congo. The fleet of the international expedition

Africa. Congo. The fleet of the international expedition
History of Africa. 19th century. The fleet of the international expedition at Banana Point, near the Dutch factory. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageKongo Collection: The Congo. Panorama of the Upper Congo

The Congo. Panorama of the Upper Congo
History of Africa. 19th century. Congo. Panoramic view of the Upper Congo. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageKongo Collection: Warriors of the Kongo with weapons and battle instruments

Warriors of the Kongo with weapons and battle instruments (bow, arrow, drum and percussion instrument). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Background imageKongo Collection: Audience of the Dutch with Garcia II of Kongo, 1642

Audience of the Dutch with Garcia II of Kongo, 1642. The large red velvet throne was embroidered with Don Alvaro King of Kongo

Background imageKongo Collection: Costume of the King of the Kongo

Costume of the King of the Kongo
Costumes of the King of the Kongo, and a noble man. They wear hats with brims, and carry scimitars. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Background imageKongo Collection: Temple guardian. Statue. Japan, 14th century

Temple guardian. Statue. Japan, 14th century
Statue of a Temple Guardian. Wood with traces of painting. 14th century. Japan. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background imageKongo Collection: Launch of the HIJMS Kongo at Barrow-in-Furness

Launch of the HIJMS Kongo at Barrow-in-Furness
Launch of the HIJMS (His Imperial Japanese Majestys Ship) Kongo by Madame Koike, first Battleship of the Kongo Class and the last Japanese Capital Battleship built outside of Japan

Background imageKongo Collection: Motosei Komei, Unri Kongo Soma, and Rokkasei Koryo

Motosei Komei, Unri Kongo Soma, and Rokkasei Koryo. Print shows three warriors. Date between 1826 and 1830

Background imageKongo Collection: Dutch in Congo 1642

Dutch in Congo 1642
Don Alvaro, king of Kongo, gives audience to a Dutch delegation Date: 1642


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