Amerindians Collection

South America, Brazil, Miranda, Terena indigenous people from the Brazilian Pantanal performing a ritual stick dance in grass skirts

American race. Pampanese Sciaurri, Araucane
6202805 American race. Pampanese Sciaurri, Araucane; (add.info.: "American race. Pampanese Sciaurri, Araucane". Image caption Original styled according to the nineteenth-century concept of)

Patagonus, Dakoti, Eskimeso, leather clothes occupy the two extreme parts of America and the north of Asia
6202821 Patagonus, Dakoti, Eskimeso, leather clothes occupy the two extreme parts of America and the north of Asia; (add.info.: "Patagonus, Dakoti, Eskimeso)

American race. Mozus, Chief of the Osagii (Algonchino)
6202801 American race. Mozus, Chief of the Osagii (Algonchino); (add.info.: "American race. Mozus, Chief of the Osagii (Algonchino)"

Indians of Peru and Bolivia, South America, 1864. Creator: Joseph Austin Benwell
Indians of Peru and Bolivia, South America, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. C. L. Rowsell of Valparaiso, of indigenous people belonging to...the half-civilised part of the native South

H.M.S. "Termagant" convoying the gun-boats "Grappler" and "Forward" through the Straits of Magellan: passing English Narrows - from a sketch by C. Royle, R.N. 1860

Timucua Indian tribe
History of the United States. 16th century French expedition. Florida. Timucua Indian tribe. Traditional architecture of the indigenous villages, with the installation of a defensive palisade

Man and woman of the Isle of Paques or Easter Island, 1818. They wear feather headdresses, cloaks and skirts, and the man holds a cudgel

Fort Youkon, a Hudson Bay Company Trading Station, 19th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163742 Fort Youkon, a Hudson Bay Company Trading Station, 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818
6338291 Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818)

Entrance of Cortez into Mexico, pub. 1890 (colour litho)
2646285 Entrance of Cortez into Mexico, pub. 1890 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HernAan (Hernando) CortA©s (1485-1547)

Port Desire, 1626 (engraving)
XJF3037896 Port Desire, 1626 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Named Port Desire by the privateer Thomas Cavendish in 1586 after his ship)

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Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Amerindian people in South America, from the Terena of the Brazilian Pantanal to the Timucua of the North Sea. Navigate through history with woodcut illustrations from 1565, showcasing the knowledge of the Terena people in the Pantanal and the techniques for sleeping in the Gulf of Paria and high places. Witness the intrigue of the Amazon women attacking men strung up in trees, a scene depicted in a woodcut from the same era. Travel further to the Pacific, where the enigmatic man and woman of Easter Island stand, their mysterious statues a testament to the unique culture of this isolated island. Journey to the Hudson Bay Company Trading Station at Fort Youkon, a 19th-century engraving revealing the encounter between European traders and the indigenous peoples. Explore the diverse landscapes of South America, from the lush Amazon rainforest to the rugged coastlines of Guyana, as depicted in an 1818 engraving. Witness the entrance of Cortez into Mexico, a pivotal moment in the history of the Americas, brought to life in a colorful lithograph from 1890. Join us on this journey through time, as we delve into the vibrant history and traditions of the Amerindian people, revealing a rich tapestry of culture and resilience.