Zulu Tribe Information

Zulu Tribe Information

Zulus are decended from the Ngunis who migrated south from central or east Africa to settle in what is now known as KwaZulu-Natal. They are known across South Africa as a tribe of warriors with strond fighting spirit, but are just as famous for their beautiful beaded crafts.


In 1787 a boy, Shaka, was born out of wedlock to the chief of the Zulus, a small group of about 1500. Shaka had big dreams for his peopleand on his fathers death set about realizing them.

Starting with the limited men available to him, Shaka revolutionised military tactics and orginization, and over 12 years built a formidable force that subdued many of the neighboring groups. The Zulu chiefdom grew into the mighty Zulu empire.

Shaka was betrayed and assassinated by his half-brothers, resulting in the gradual weakening of the empire due to to factors, infighting within the Zulu nation and the arrival of the Afrikaaners, followed by the British.

The biggest defeat of British colonial history was ..........................................................(more)

Rare Mwila Omba Impende Shell Necklace - For African Art Gallery

Rare Mwila Omba Impende Shell Necklace - For African Art Gallery

Impande Shell Status symbols

Impande Shell Status symbols

Benin Royal Art Benin Bronze

Benin Royal Art Benin Bronze

Benin Royal Art Benin Bronze

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A fine collection of Benin Royal artifacts, showcasing the outstanding lost wax bronze castings that were made in the Kingdom of Benin.

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