Title

Two elderly Khoikhoi men in European dress

Caption

Engraving depicting two elderly Khoikhoi men in European dress. The Khoikhoi are a group of Khosian people native to south-western Africa. The Dutch settlers labelled them Hottentot, in imitation of the click sounds that are characteristic of the Khoekhoe language. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_492

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (6,7Mb) / 15,9in x 14,6in / 4782 x 4385 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Portrait Elderly Men Man African Africa Old Khoikhoi European Dress Dress European Khosian Native Natives Dutch Settlers Hottentot Offensive Slur Racial Slur Racial Click Click Sound Communication Speech Language Khoekhoe Khoekhoe Language 19th Century