Indigenous People Collection

Cave of the hands, Argentina
Olympus Digital Camera

British Empire world map, 19th century
British Empire world map. This world map shows the 19th-century British Empire (pink) and its indigenous peoples. Five illustrations (clockwise from upper left) show the people of Australia

Portrait of an Aboriginal man, named Bennelong
Drawing 41 from the Watling Collection titled Native name Ben-nel-long, as painted when angry after Botany Bay Colebee was wounded by Port Jackson Painter, c. 1790

Msai warrior framed by a flat topped acacia tree and Mt. Kenya (17, 050 ft)

Expedition vehicle in the Tenere region of the central Sahara

A Samburu warrior looks out across the eastern scarp of Africas Great Rift Valley at Poro, Northern Kenya where the land drop precipitously 3, 000 feet

The Wider Image: Bolivias cholita climbers
An Aymara indigenous woman practises climbing on the Huayna Potosi mountain, Bolivia April 6, 2016. Two years ago, about a dozen Aymara indigenous women, aged 42 to 50

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

Huts are seen at the Chipaya community where ethnic group install first autonomous government within Bolivia operating on pre-Columbian laws in Chipaya south of Oruro Department, Bolivia, January 30

Pomfret illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Two Msai warriors watch a hot air balloon flight over Masai Mara

An Arapahoe Boy, c. 1882. Creator: George de Forest Brush
An Arapahoe Boy, c. 1882

Hinmatoowyalahtq it (Chief Joseph), 1879. Creator: Charles Milton Bell
Hinmatoowyalahtq it (Chief Joseph), 1879

Ugandan children fetching water, Masindi, Uganda, Africa

Skeleton of Negrillo or pigmy
A skeleton of a female pygmy from the Akka Tribe, Monnattu, central Africa. Specimen presented by Dr Emin Pasha, 1887. Photograph by J Benjamin Stone in 1907

Almost every Himba woman wears anklets. They comprise strands of homemade metal beads threaded onto leather. Women cover their bodies in red ochre mixed with butterfat

Man carrying a sack of ginger, Fort Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India, Asia

Deaf Bull, c. 1880. Creator: Laton Alton Huffman
Deaf Bull, c. 1880. [Portrait of a chief of the Crow people from the Yellowstone River valley, western United States]. Gelatin silver print

Intore drummers perform at Butare.. In the days of the monarchy in Rwanda, Intore dancers were an integral part of the Royal Court. Today, several groups perform nationally and internationally

A Waddy Fight, from Australian Pictures by Howard Willoughby, published
KW330033 A Waddy Fight, from Australian Pictures by Howard Willoughby, published by the Religious Tract Society, London, 1886 (litho) by English School

Burundi. A woman uses traditional pots to transport her goods to market

Friends Or Foes? (The Scout), 1902-05. Creator: Frederic Remington
Friends Or Foes? (The Scout), 1902-05. A solitary Blackfoot Indian leans forward on his horse, gazing across a snowy landscape at the lights of a distant encampment

Indians at dedication, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Indians at dedication, 1913. Shows Crow chiefs at the groundbreaking ceremony for the National American Indian Memorial (which was never built), Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, New York

Carlisle School - Tin Shop, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Carlisle School - Tin Shop, between c1910 and c1915. Shows students at United States Indian School, Carlisle, PA.

Rodman Wanamaker and Indian Chiefs, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Rodman Wanamaker and Indian Chiefs, 1913. Shows Native American chiefs with Rodman Wanamaker (1863-1928) at the groundbreaking ceremony for the National American Indian Memorial

Finding the remains of the lost explorers Harding, Panter, and Goldwyer...North-West Australia, 1865 Creator: Unknown
Finding the remains of the lost explorers Harding, Panter, and Goldwyer, near Lagrange Bay, North-West Australia, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. D. Francisco. 'Mr

Surrender of the New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, to Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Surrender of the New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, to Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Major Tupper. 'Thompson, with twenty-five followers, came galloping forward

The New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, negotiating with Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, negotiating with Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Major Tupper

Casket presented to the Princess of Wales by the ladies of New South Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Casket presented to the Princess of Wales by the ladies of New South Wales, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Hetzen, published in the Sydney Morning Herald, of a '...beautiful casket

Fight at Waiari, on the Mangapiko River, New Zealand, on the 11th of February, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Fight at Waiari, on the Mangapiko River, New Zealand, on the 11th of February, 1864. 'It seems that...some of our soldiers went into the river to bathe

An old Dutch house at Cape Town, South Africa, 1864. Creator: G. F. A
An old Dutch house at Cape Town, South Africa, 1864. 'The Dutch, who first colonised the "Land of the Hottentot" at the Cape of Good Hope

The Colossal Statues of Ancient Rome, Historic Rome, Italy
7278546 The Colossal Statues of Ancient Rome, Historic Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colossal Statues of Ancient Rome, Historic Rome, Italy)

Native woman from Prince William's entry. 1785 (engraving)
8766930 Native woman from Prince William's entry. 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native woman from Prince William's entry. ( James Cook third journey in the Pacific Ocean)

Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295746 Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware); 3x27 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Dinner plate of the Arctic Scenery pattern)

Tarascos Indians, inhabitants of the state of Michoacan. Mexico, 19th century, Chromolithography
AIS5388724 Tarascos Indians, inhabitants of the state of Michoacan. Mexico, 19th century, Chromolithography

Unidentified Seminole 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766613 Unidentified Seminole 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 98.4x85.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Timpoochee Barnard (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766612 Timpoochee Barnard (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 98.4x85.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Pyramid in Egypt, c.1900 (photo)
8698315 Pyramid in Egypt, c.1900 (photo) by Bonfils Studio (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Cairo, Khafre's Pyramid)

Sunny Climes, Tahiti, 1883 (oil on canvas)
8736087 Sunny Climes, Tahiti, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902); 99 x 152.5 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

A native beautiful woman from Eaoo, 1785 (engraving)
8766922 A native beautiful woman from Eaoo, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A native beautiful woman from EAOO ( James Cook)

Native man from Kamtchaka, 1785 (engraving)
8766919 Native man from Kamtchaka, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native man from Kamtchaka.( 3rd journey by Cpt. James Cook in 1785 ) 1785); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel)
7295303 Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24.1x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Statue of a wounded Murmillo, a heavily armed Roman gladiator
7278263 Statue of a wounded Murmillo, a heavily armed Roman gladiator; Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of a wounded Murmillo, myrmillo, mirmillo, mormillo, was a heavily armed Roman gladiator)

The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson
7295686 The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson, 1798-99 (oil on canvas) by Smirke

Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 23rd 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)
7295636 Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 23rd 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 17.3x25.6 cm; National Maritime Museum

A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture
7295423 A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture. 1827 (corn husk, cotton, wool, glass beads, deer skin); 4x27x12 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I Interview between Commodore Byron and the Patagonians
7295522 Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I Interview between Commodore Byron and the Patagonians, 18th century (engraving); National Maritime Museum, London

Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition
5307566 Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition led by John Ross)

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"Preserving the Rich Heritage of Indigenous People: A Glimpse into their Vibrant Cultures" Exploring the Ancient Cave of the Hands in Argentina, where indigenous art tells stories that transcend time. Reflecting on the British Empire's 19th-century world map and its impact on indigenous communities across continents. Captivated by a Majestic Maasai Warrior framed by a flat-topped acacia tree and towering Mount Kilimanjaro. Embarking on an Expedition Vehicle through the Tenere region, immersing oneself in the vastness of Central Sahara alongside indigenous guides. Contemplating Life as a Samburu Warrior gazes out across the breathtaking Eastern Scarp, connected to ancestral lands. Witnessing Young Maasai Girls adorning their faces with vibrant ochre, embracing age-old traditions passed down through generations. Unveiling Bolivia's Cholita Climbers in The Wider Image series - indigenous women defying stereotypes while conquering mountains. Meeting a Wise Guarani Man whose presence echoes ancient wisdom from "And Their Ghosts May Be Heard, " capturing his resilient spirit amidst change. Observing a Hadza Hunter indulging in cannabis rituals using a crude stone pipe, highlighting cultural practices intertwined with nature's offerings. Admiring a Graceful Himba Woman adorned in traditional attire; her radiant body gleams with red ochre symbolizing beauty and identity preservation. Exploring Chipaya Community where ethnic groups install their first autonomous huts - witnessing resilience and self-determination firsthand. Immersed in Pomfret Illustration showcasing diverse indigenous cultures worldwide; celebrating their rich tapestry of customs and heritage. In this captivating journey through various corners of our world, we honor and celebrate Indigenous People who have preserved their unique identities against all odds – guardians of culture, tradition, and wisdom.