The scene depicts a hunting expedition led by Mathlapi, a wealthy Zulu warrior residing near the Engooi Mountains. Mathlapi hosts a grand hunting party involving two hundred participants from surrounding kraals. Equipped with weapons, they pursue buffalo and antelopes in the mimosa-filled valley. Mathlapi, characterized by his bloated countenance from excessive beer consumption, leads the hunt while intermittently indulging in alcohol. Dogs aid in game driving, and slain animals are sent to Mathlapi. The hunters periodically perform a lively hunting dance, enhancing the atmosphere. The group, including Mathlapi and important guests, rests between hunts, with boys lying on slain game to ward off witchcraft.
Image Number: APN751619

APN751619

Title: George Angas Collection Description: The scene depicts a hunting expedition led by Mathlapi, a wealthy Zulu warrior residing near the Engooi Mountains. Mathlapi hosts a grand hunting party involving two hundred participants from surrounding kraals. Equipped with weapons, they pursue buffalo and antelopes in the mimosa-filled valley. Mathlapi, characterized by his bloated countenance from excessive beer consumption, leads the hunt while intermittently indulging in alcohol. Dogs aid in game driving, and slain animals are sent to Mathlapi. The hunters periodically perform a lively hunting dance, enhancing the atmosphere. The group, including Mathlapi and important guests, rests between hunts, with boys lying on slain game to ward off witchcraft. Province or State: KwaZulu-Natal Country: South Africa Date Created: 1847 Creator: George Angas Collection Credit Notice: George Angas Collection / Historic Africa / african.pictures Pixel Dimensions X: 8310 Pixel Dimensions Y: 6051 Keywords: