The Keiskamma Tapestry - in pictures

  • A scene showing European settlers killing people and cattle on the Keiskamma Tapestry, which sits in the South African Parliament building, where a fire has put the artistic masterpiece in danger. All photos: Keiskamma Trust
    A scene showing European settlers killing people and cattle on the Keiskamma Tapestry, which sits in the South African Parliament building, where a fire has put the artistic masterpiece in danger. All photos: Keiskamma Trust
  • Xhosa Chief Mnqoma, depicted by Thandie as part of Keiskamma Tapestry.
    Xhosa Chief Mnqoma, depicted by Thandie as part of Keiskamma Tapestry.
  • A detail from the Keiskamma Tapestry showing cows and snakes.
    A detail from the Keiskamma Tapestry showing cows and snakes.
  • Made by Zita Zukiswa, this detail shows a soldier from the 74th Highlanders, in 1851.
    Made by Zita Zukiswa, this detail shows a soldier from the 74th Highlanders, in 1851.
  • Xhosa women working on the Keiskamma Tapestry.
    Xhosa women working on the Keiskamma Tapestry.
  • An image of a Zulu warrior by Ntomboxolo Jaravula.
    An image of a Zulu warrior by Ntomboxolo Jaravula.
  • Rural Xhosa life, captured in the Keiskamma Tapestry.
    Rural Xhosa life, captured in the Keiskamma Tapestry.
  • A panel of the Keiskamma Tapestry showing a European soldier confiscating Xhosa cattle.
    A panel of the Keiskamma Tapestry showing a European soldier confiscating Xhosa cattle.
  • A detail of the Keiskamma Tapestry showing African men being made to carry European soldiers to shore on their shoulders, circa 1856, by Z Pakama.
    A detail of the Keiskamma Tapestry showing African men being made to carry European soldiers to shore on their shoulders, circa 1856, by Z Pakama.
  • A panel urging women to vote.
    A panel urging women to vote.
  • A portrait of Queen Victoria, circa 1876.
    A portrait of Queen Victoria, circa 1876.
  • Showing Xhosa life in the Keiskamma Tapestry.
    Showing Xhosa life in the Keiskamma Tapestry.
  • 'Nelson Mandela's early days' by Nokwlunga shows Mandela boxing.
    'Nelson Mandela's early days' by Nokwlunga shows Mandela boxing.