The African Connection

First Online: February 3, 2001
Last Updated: March 09,2008

Introduction

Our last year's special on the Indians of African origin generated a lot interest  among the African diaspora. So this year, during the Black History Month of February, we are beginning a new section on the Indo-African nexus.

Of course, the most important bond between the African continent and the Indian subcontinent is one of peace, initiated by Mahatma Gandhi while he was in South Africa. But interestingly, the relationship extends far before the European occupation, as can be seen from this presentation. One of the most ancient historical artifacts found in the Indus valley resembles a African woman, and Lord Krishna (black tribal) is one of the important deities of Hinduism.

Table of Contents

• The Siddi Community of North Kanara

• Painting of an African Merchant

• The Siddi Community

• The Habshi Community

• A Siddi Girl
• A Siddi Habitat
• A Smiling Siddi Girl
• An African-Indian Youth
• Black, Indian, and Hindu!
• Hardworking Siddi Woman
• Portrait of a Family Man
• Prehistoric Connection?
• Siddi Girl in Western Indian Forest
• Siddi Girl with Ribbons
• Young Woman belonging to Siddi Community

See Also:

• Tribal Communities of India