Auguste Wahlen Collection

Tattooed and bare-breasted young woman dancing a hula while seated on the ground
6339140 Tattooed and bare-breasted young woman dancing a hula while seated on the ground by Arago, Jacques Etienne Victor (1790-1855) (after); (add.info)

Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe of Hawaii
6339139 Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe of Hawaii by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe of Hawaii. She is shown barebreasted with a headdress)

Keokuk, Chief of the Sac and Fox (Meskwaki) people and his son
6339112 Keokuk, Chief of the Sac and Fox (Meskwaki) people and his son by Pannemaker (19th century); (add.info.: Keokuk, Chief of the Sac and Fox (Meskwaki) people and his son

Man of Puebla, Mexico
6339106 Man of Puebla, Mexico by Phlipkin (19th century); (add.info.: Man of Puebla, Mexico. In wide-brimmed hat, long woven poncho, leather chaps and trousers. Homme de Puebla)

Khoikhoi man in animal skin cape, beaded loincloth, with bow and arrow
6339080 Khoikhoi man in animal skin cape, beaded loincloth, with bow and arrow by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Khoikhoi man in animal skin cape, beaded loincloth, with bow and arrow)

Native of the island of Vatulele, Fiji, Melanesia
6338588 Native of the island of Vatulele, Fiji, Melanesia by AC (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Native of the island of Vatulele, Fiji, Melanesia)

Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa)
6338574 Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa) by Pannemaker & Lisbet (19th century); (add.info.: Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa)

Young girl of Sokna, Fezzan, Kingdom of Tripoli (Libya)
6339059 Young girl of Sokna, Fezzan, Kingdom of Tripoli (Libya) by T.S. & Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Young girl of Sokna, Fezzan, Kingdom of Tripoli (Libya)

Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada, 1845 (engraving)
6339122 Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada, 1845 (engraving by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada)

Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut made of leaves and branches, man lying in hammock, woman roasting meat on a fire
6339049 Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut made of leaves and branches, man lying in hammock, woman roasting meat on a fire by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Papuan man of Dory Harbour, West Papua
6338582 Papuan man of Dory Harbour, West Papua by AC (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Papuan man of Dory Harbour, West Papua)

Low-class Quechua woman and man of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, South America
6339092 Low-class Quechua woman and man of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, South America by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Low-class Quechua woman and man of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, South America)

Aborigine man named Djacamel of Jervis Bay, and aboriginal women of Kangaroo Island, Australia
6338587 Aborigine man named Djacamel of Jervis Bay, and aboriginal women of Kangaroo Island, Australia by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Aborigine man named Djacamel of Jervis Bay)

Melanesian man of Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
6338585 Melanesian man of Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean by AC (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Melanesian man of Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean)

Maori warrior of Souraki (Hauraki Gulf), North Island, New Zealand
6338579 Maori warrior of Souraki (Hauraki Gulf), North Island, New Zealand by Pannemaker (19th century); (add.info.: Maori warrior of Souraki (Hauraki Gulf), North Island, New Zealand

Javanese man in court dress
6339127 Javanese man in court dress by A.C. & Lisbet (19th century); (add.info.: Javanese man in court dress. He wears a kuluk (cap), batik chelana (pantaloons), dodot (sarong cloth)

Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska
6339124 Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska by Vangauberghe, A. (19th century); (add.info.: Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska

Native of the region of Heroica Veracruz, Mexico
6339110 Native of the region of Heroica Veracruz, Mexico by MG & Lisbet (19th century); (add.info.: Native of the region of Heroica Veracruz, Mexico)

San warrior from South Africa
6339081 San warrior from South Africa by T.S. & Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: San warrior from South Africa. He wears an animal skin cape, an ostrich feather in his hair)

Young Khoikhoi woman in fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces, bracelets, earrings
6339078 Young Khoikhoi woman in fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces, bracelets, earrings by Lisbet, L. (19th century); (add.info.: Young Khoikhoi woman in fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets)

Young Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria
6339067 Young Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria by T.S. & Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Young Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria)

Noble woman of Java, Indonesia
6339128 Noble woman of Java, Indonesia by Lisbet, L. (19th century); (add.info.: Noble woman of Java, Indonesia. She wears a dodot and sarong (skirt) in batik, sabuk (waistband), kemban (corset)

A Javan man in war dress
6339126 A Javan man in war dress by Vangauberghe, A. (19th century); (add.info.: A Javan man in war dress. Man in chelana (pantaloons), sikapan (jacket), kotan and sangsang (vests), ang ger (belt)

Nomadic Bedouin or Bedu man of Kordofan (Sudan) in hooded burnous, carrying a musket and square case
6339055 Nomadic Bedouin or Bedu man of Kordofan (Sudan) in hooded burnous, carrying a musket and square case by H.H. (19th century); (add.info)

Melanesian chief and man of Vanou, Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
6338586 Melanesian chief and man of Vanou, Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean by AC (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Melanesian chief and man of Vanou, Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean)

Native of the Carteret Bay, Nui Allan, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
6338583 Native of the Carteret Bay, Nui Allan, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Native of the Carteret Bay, Nui Allan, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea)

Tahitian girl of Pitcairn Island, South Pacific Ocean
6338576 Tahitian girl of Pitcairn Island, South Pacific Ocean by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Tahitian girl of Pitcairn Island, South Pacific Ocean)

Warrior of Sawu island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
6339132 Warrior of Sawu island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Warrior of Sawu island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia)

Mayan woman and man of Guatemala
6339100 Mayan woman and man of Guatemala by T.S. & Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Mayan woman and man of Guatemala. She wears an embroidered tunic, skirt, necklace and earrings, sandals)

Portraits of Botocudo men of Brazil with their distinctive wooden plugs in the lip and ear
6339095 Portraits of Botocudo men of Brazil with their distinctive wooden plugs in the lip and ear by Markaert, L (19th century); (add.info)

Matses or Matis warrior of Brazil, with facial tattoos, labrets, and piercings with macaw feathers and snail shells
6339094 Matses or Matis warrior of Brazil, with facial tattoos, labrets, and piercings with macaw feathers and snail shells by Hendrickx

Young girl of Timbuktu, Mali
6339072 Young girl of Timbuktu, Mali by Hendrickx, Henri & Vermocken, Edouard (19th century); (add.info.: Young girl of Timbuktu, Mali)

Moorish merchant with tobacco pipe, Algeria
6339062 Moorish merchant with tobacco pipe, Algeria by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Moorish merchant with tobacco pipe, Algeria)

Native of Pulau Yos Sudarso, Muli Strait, New Guinea
6338589 Native of Pulau Yos Sudarso, Muli Strait, New Guinea by Pannemaker (19th century); (add.info.: Native of Pulau Yos Sudarso, Muli Strait, New Guinea)

Herald of Amarasi, Kupang, Timor, West Timor, Indonesia
6339135 Herald of Amarasi, Kupang, Timor, West Timor, Indonesia by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Herald of Amarasi, Kupang, Timor, West Timor, Indonesia)

Warrior of Solor Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
6339131 Warrior of Solor Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Warrior of Solor Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia)

Inuit man of the Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada
6339120 Inuit man of the Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Inuit man of the Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada)

Mato-tope or Four Bears, Chief of the Mandan people
6339115 Mato-tope or Four Bears, Chief of the Mandan people by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93) (after); (add.info.: Mato-tope or Four Bears, Chief of the Mandan people)

Woman of the city of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
6339108 Woman of the city of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Woman of the city of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. She wears a check shawl over embroidered skirts)

Woman of the city of Puebla, Mexico
6339103 Woman of the city of Puebla, Mexico by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Woman of the city of Puebla, Mexico. She wears a long shawl, white chemise, long skirt over petticoats)

King of the Hausa people
6339073 King of the Hausa people by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: King of the Hausa people. Nigeria. He wears a red bonnet and turban, tunic of broad green and red stripes)

Egyptian cavalry
6339052 Egyptian cavalry by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Egyptian cavalry. Three mounted soldiers in different uniforms)

Native man of Tikei Island, Tuamotu group, French Polynesia
6338575 Native man of Tikei Island, Tuamotu group, French Polynesia by Choris, Ludwig (Louis) (1795-1828) (after); (add.info.: Native man of Tikei Island, Tuamotu group, French Polynesia)

Toraja man of Tondano, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia
6339137 Toraja man of Tondano, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Toraja man of Tondano, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia)

Native of Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
6339134 Native of Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Native of Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia)

Mapuche man of Chile smoking a cigar
6339083 Mapuche man of Chile smoking a cigar by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Mapuche man of Chile smoking a cigar)

Young unmarried Hausa woman of Kano, North West Nigeria
6339076 Young unmarried Hausa woman of Kano, North West Nigeria by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Young unmarried Hausa woman of Kano, North West Nigeria)

Zouave, or Berber Zwawa soldier, of Algeria with musket
6339069 Zouave, or Berber Zwawa soldier, of Algeria with musket by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Zouave, or Berber Zwawa soldier, of Algeria with musket)

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"Auguste Wahlen: A Glimpse into the Diverse Tapestry of Humanity" Step into the captivating world of Auguste Wahlen, a remarkable explorer who traversed continents and documented the rich diversity of cultures. From the fierce Warrior of Nuku Hiva in French Polynesia to the enchanting Queen Kaonoe of Hawaii, his lens captured their essence. In Port-au-Prince, Haiti, he encountered a Mixed-race or mulatto woman exuding strength and resilience amidst turbulent times. Lima, Peru revealed a mestizo man holding a torch high, symbolizing hope and enlightenment for his people. Keokuk, Chief of the Sac and Fox tribe stood tall beside his son as symbols of Native American heritage persevering through adversity. Puebla, Mexico introduced us to a proud man embodying centuries-old traditions with grace. Venturing further across oceans brought him face-to-face with fascinating individuals like the Khoikhoi warrior from Melanesia adorned in an animal skin cape and beaded loincloth; their bow and arrow representing ancestral wisdom passed down through generations. From Vatulele Island in Fiji emerged a native whose vibrant spirit mirrored their tropical surroundings—a testament to humanity's deep connection with nature. The tattooed warrior from Marquesas Islands left an indelible mark on our imagination—his body art telling stories untold. Sokna's young girl from Fezzan unveiled innocence amid her desert home while an Inuit woman etched history onto her face with intricate tattoos along Mackenzie River in Canada—an engraving that transcends time itself. Lastly, we find solace within Nomadic Puri family's humble abode made of leaves and branches—a sanctuary where love thrives despite life's challenges. As Auguste Wahlen immortalized these moments through his lens, he reminds us that our shared humanity is woven together by diverse threads forming an extraordinary tapestry.