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NICOLAAS HENNEMAN (1813-98)

A Zulu Warrrior

14 - 14 Jun 1853

Albumen print | 17.7 x 15.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2905920

Photograph of a full length portrait of a Zulu warrior standing against a plain background. He wears a traditional Zulu costume and stands facing three-quarters left with his left hand on his hip. He holds a spear in his right hand. The original albumen print lies underneath the carbon re-print.

  • Creator(s)

    Nicolaas Henneman (1813-98) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Zulu

  • 17.7 x 15.6 cm (image)

  • [Historic Title] 'A Zulu Kaffre'

  • Collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Spears
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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