In Natal, resides a significant population of Zulus, 1849 (lithograph)

In Natal, within the British colony, resides a significant population of Zulus who have sought refuge from the oppression in their own land. Under British protection, these refugees have been allocated locations where they live securely in their own kraals, free from the constant fear of nighttime attacks that plagued their homeland. One such settlement is in the picturesque region of Inanda, characterized by rugged mountains, lush valleys, and murmuring streams. Kraals dot the slopes, emitting peaceful smoke from their homes. The scene depicted in the Plate captures this tranquility, with cattle enclosures, storehouses, and youths engaged in music, against the backdrop of majestic mountains susceptible to violent thunderstorms. DISCLAIMER: THIS DIGITIZED RESOURCE CONTAINS COLONIAL-ERA MATERIALS WITH POTENTIALLY OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE AND ATTITUDES. APPROACH WITH HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND DISCRETION