Australoid And Oceanic Populations Collection

Indigenous house in Tahiti, 1895 (print on double-weight paper)
3562904 Indigenous house in Tahiti, 1895 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tahiti, French Polynesia 1895 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: three Maoris photographed in New Zealand
3564001 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: three Maoris photographed in New Zealand, 1878 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: New Zealand 1878 Photographer)

A young Hawaiian diver, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)
3560874 A young Hawaiian diver, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Hawaiian Islands, United States 1890-1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

French administrative offices in Papeete, 1895 (print on double-weight paper)
3562903 French administrative offices in Papeete, 1895 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tahiti, Papeete, French Polynesia 1895 ca)

Kanak huts in Thio, New Caledonia, 1890 (photograph)
3561636 Kanak huts in Thio, New Caledonia, 1890 (photograph); (add.info.: New Caledonia, Thio, Australia / Oceania 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of two Tahitian children sitting in the shade of a tropical plant French Polynesia Tahiti. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Portrait of two young Tahitians with a bunch of bananas French Polynesia Tahiti. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Portrait of a young Tahitian woman French Polynesia Tahiti. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Two young Tahitians climbing a palm tree French Polynesia Tahiti. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Portrait of young Tahitians. Tahiti French Polynesia Tahiti. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Portrait of two Tahitian men with a large bunch of bananas French Polynesia Tahiti. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Portrait of two young Tahitian women French Polynesia Tahiti. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Portrait of a girl in the shade of a tropical plant, Tahiti French Polynesia Tahiti. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Tahitian climbing a coconut tree, Tahiti French Polynesia Tahiti. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Portrait of children in the shade of a tropical plant, Tahiti French Polynesia Tahiti. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Portrait of a young Tahitian woman in traditional dress French Polynesia Tahiti. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Portrait of a Tahitian leaning on a palm in front of a typical house, Tahiti French Polynesia Tahiti. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Portrait of a young woman with a child in her arms, Tahiti French Polynesia Tahiti. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Madame Durant, Fiji princess, with her two daughters, Lillie and Zella United States. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Group of the natives of british New Guinea posing beside a canoe, used both for fishing and in case of war Papua New Guinea. Date of Photograph:1895

Village of the Islands of Samoa Australia / Oceania Samoa Islands. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Ancient sacred site in the area of yhe Polynesian Cultural Center of Kahuku. Island of Oahu. Hawaii French Polynesia Island of Oahu. Hawaii. Date of Photograph:1969

Pahi sailing canoes fushing, the Leeward Islands, Polynesia French Polynesia Leeward Islands. Date of Photograph:1969

Bad weather approaching on the Tuamot Archipelago, Polynesia French Polynesia Polynesia, Tuamot Archipelago. Date of Photograph:1969

One of the last pati fishermen, ready to dive. Taha Atoll. Polynesia French Polynesia Taha Atoll. Date of Photograph:1957

Pahi sailing canoes fushing in the lagoon of Rajatea. In the background Bora Bora, the Leeward Islands. Polynesia French Polynesia Leeward Islands. Date of Photograph:1969

Bad weather approaching on the lagoon of Rangiroa during the shooting of the film "Oceano". Tuamot Archipelago. Polynesia French Polynesia Polynesia, Tuamot Archipelago

Collecting seagull eggs on the shores of the lagoon of Ah, Polynesia French Polynesia shores of the lagoon of Ah. Date of Photograph:1969

In the "magic hour" in the lagoon of a mot, a small islet wuthin the major Polynesian atolls, a group of nacre /mother-of-peasrl oyster

An Aborigine and his fishing harpoon on the shore of the Arafura Sea, Arnhem Land, Australia Australia / Oceania Arnhem Land. Date of Photograph:1969

Folco Quilici with a Polynesian during the filming for the film "Oceano" in Oceania Australia / Oceania. Date of Photograph:1970-1971

Vahin pareus drying in the sun on a beach of Bora Bora. Polynesia French Polynesia Bora Bora. Date of Photograph:1956

New Guinea. Asaro River. The dance of the tree-men Papua New Guinea Asaro River. Date of Photograph:1970

Australia. Arnheim Land: aborigine paints a picture on tree bark Australia / Oceania Arnheim Land. Date of Photograph:1968

New Guinea. Homage to the dead King Papua New Guinea Roca Valley. Date of Photograph:1970

New Guinea. Roca Valley. Venerated dead king Papua New Guinea New Britannia. Date of Photograph:1970

New Britannia. Remains of a cannibal banquet Papua New Guinea New Britannia. Date of Photograph:1970

New Guinea. Roca Valley, war "Sing Sing" Papua New Guinea Roca Valley. Date of Photograph:1970

Melanesia. A descendant of the last cannibals (New Britannia) Papua New Guinea New Britannia. Date of Photograph:1971

Melanesia. A medicine-man among his "clients" in a Roca Valley village Papua New Guinea Roca Valley. Date of Photograph:1971

Roca Valley, New Guinea. Return of the dead Papua New Guinea. Date of Photograph:1969

Polynesia, Tuamut, the last pati fishermen French Polynesia Tuamut. Date of Photograph:1969

Micronesia, New Britannia Papua New Guinea New Britannia. Date of Photograph:1970

Aran Land, Australia. Aborigine Australia / Oceania. Date of Photograph:1969

One of the last pahi sailing canoes photographed in front of the coral reef of the Isle of Morea, Polynesia French Polynesia. Date of Photograph:1969

The "tanai" (boys) of the village of Avator in the Rangiroa Atoll below the body of a great hammerhead shark caught in the Tuamotu Archipelago, Polynesia French Polynesia Rangiroa

Takapoto Atoll, Oceania French Polynesia Takapoto. Date of Photograph:1969

One of the last traditional Polynesian huts on the shores of Raiatea Island French Polynesia Raiatea Island. Date of Photograph:1956

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Exploring the Australoid and Oceanic Populations: A Journey through Ancient Sacred Sites, Fishing Traditions, and Cultural Riches Immerse yourself in the captivating world as we embark on a remarkable journey across diverse landscapes. Our first stop takes us to the Polynesian Cultural Center of Kahuku on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Here, an ancient sacred site whispers tales of ancestral wisdom passed down through generations. Witnessing Pahi sailing canoes gracefully gliding through turquoise waters in the Leeward Islands of Polynesia is truly awe-inspiring. These traditional vessels carry skilled fishermen who have mastered their craft over centuries, casting their nets with precision and reverence for nature's bounties. As we venture further into Polynesia's Tuamot Archipelago, ominous clouds loom overhead. Bad weather approaches, adding an element of danger to this fishing paradise. Yet amidst these challenging conditions, resilient pati fishermen stand ready to dive deep into the ocean's depths in search of abundant marine treasures at Taha Atoll. The lagoon of Rajatea beckons us next with its picturesque beauty framed by Bora Bora in the background. Pahi sailing canoes return from fruitful fishing expeditions here while seagull egg collectors gather along Ah's shores nearby – a delicate balance between sustenance and preservation. In Rangiroa's enchanting lagoon during filming for "Oceano, " turbulent skies mirror our emotions as we witness both nature's fury and splendor unfold before our eyes within Tuamot Archipelago’s embrace. A magical hour dawns upon a small mot nestled within major Polynesian atolls – a gathering ground for nacre/mother-of-pearl oyster hunters seeking precious pearls that lie hidden beneath shimmering waves. Their annual camp signifies tradition upheld against modernity’s tide.