Ethnography Collection (#95)

Khanty or Ostyak costumes, and scene in Khanty hut.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Kachin family in gher making butter.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Circassian dancers, princess, armorer and nobleman.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Tungus priest, Turkestani in front of a tent, and Circassian prince.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Kalmyk village showing ghers and camels, horses, cattle, and goats.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Kalmyk men wrestling in front of their families and ghers.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Kalmyk man smoking a pipe, farmers, priest and princess.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Tungus man and woman in front of a house.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Temple ruins on Java, Indonesia.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Dalai Lama with prayer beads, and statues of Tibetan Buddhism.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Raised wooden house in tropical jungle, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1800.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Indian festival of Tirunal (Pongal) with large procession.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Indian monk, two Brahmin and temple dancer.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Indian festival carriage driven by bulls.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Performance at an Indian wedding with musicians and dancers.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Indian farmer with rifle, woman with baby, monk in saffron robes.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

High-ranking Indians: rajah on horseback and a seated nabob.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

HERVAS Y PANDURO, Lorenzo (1735-1809). Spanish Jesuit and famous philologist. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Royal Academy of History

The Flying Pole. 2nd half 17 c. Viceroyalty of New Spain. Panel screen with genre scenes. Lower detail with pulque drinkers and fight. Mexican School. Oil on canvas. SPAIN

Figure on a log. Yoruba art
Figure sitting on a loch. Yoruba art. Sculpture on wood. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Museum of African and Oceanic Arts. Proc: NIGERIA

Atlas Novus. Asia. Chinese people, 17th c
BLAEU, Jan (1596-1673). Atlas Novus or Atlas Maior. 1635 - 1665. Asia noviter delineata. Map of Asia printed in Amsterdam ca 1635. Detail with people from China ( Chinenses ). Etching

Portraits of Five Maoris - New Zealand. The two male portraits (centre left and centre) show tattoo markings, or moko; all over the face; the four female portraits show how the women tattoo only

Native Feast / Throwing the Spear - Maori, New Zealand
A Native Feast at Mata-Ta, with Mount Edgecumbe in the distance (above) and Throwing the Spear, the Mode of Salutation (below) - Maori, New Zealand

Maori Ornamental Wooden Carvings - New Zealand. They are an image of Rangihaeata carved by himself, the stern-post of a large canoe, carved boxes for tail feathers, the head of a carved wooden spear

Scene in a New Zealand Forest, showing varieties of ferns including Cyathea medullaris and the Cyathia dealbata. As described in the text accompanying this fine lithograph

Ornamental Maori wood carvings, New Zealand. Plate from The New Zealanders illustrated by George French Angas (1822-1886). Date: 1847

E Wai - Na Horua - Tuarau - Maori Group, New Zealand
Na Horua (Tom Street), the elder brother of Raupapaha, his wife E Wai and his son Tuarau (Kopai), pictured at Kapotea near Porirua, New Zealand

Te Whero-Whero - Te Waro & Te Pakaru - Maori Chieftains
Te Whero-Whero or Patuatu, the principal chief of all Waikato (left), and Te Waro and Te Pakaru (right). Te Waro was the principal chief of the Nga-Ti-Apakura tribe

CREEK COUNCIL HOUSE. Model of a council house of Creek Native Americans of the southeastern United States, constructed by Elizabeth Gleaon (buildings) and Samuel J

Natives of Algoa, 1508 (woodcut)
XJF444390 Natives of Algoa, 1508 (woodcut) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burgkmair made a series of prints based upon Balthasar Springers account of his 1505)

View of Utiri village, Tanzania, 1890 (wood engraving)
KW441399 View of Utiri village, Tanzania, 1890 (wood engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Africa)

Mandinka couple of West Africa (colour litho)
KW441358 Mandinka couple of West Africa (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Also known as Mandinko or Malinke)

Samoyeds from Caborova on a Sleigh pulled by Reindeer, 1878 (engraving)
KW441345 Samoyeds from Caborova on a Sleigh pulled by Reindeer, 1878 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A wedding in the village, 19th century, men, women, male, female, dancing, drinking, playing the fiddle, barrel, folk dress, austrian hungarian monarchy, austria, hungary, food and drink

2962724; out of copyright

A Young Woman of the Sandwich Islands, illustration from A Voyage to the Pacific
XJF618952 A Young Woman of the Sandwich Islands, illustration from A Voyage to the Pacific, engraved by John Keyse Sherwin, 1784 (engraving) by Webber

Portrait of Kaneena, a Chief of the Sandwich Islands in the North Pacific Ocean
XJF618953 Portrait of Kaneena, a Chief of the Sandwich Islands in the North Pacific Ocean, engraved by Ambrose William Warren (engraving) by Webber

A Man of the Sandwich Islands in a Mask, illustration from A Voyage to the Pacific
XJF618951 A Man of the Sandwich Islands in a Mask, illustration from A Voyage to the Pacific, engraved by Thomas Cook, 1784 (engraving) by Webber

Portrait and profile of Bororo man of central Brazil, from Among the Primitive
XJF425347 Portrait and profile of Bororo man of central Brazil, from Among the Primitive Peoples of Central Brazil 1887-1888, Karl von den Steinen, 1894 (b/w photo) by German Photographer

2962733; out of copyright

Portrait of a Man of New Zealand, illustration from Journey Round the World
XJF208342 Portrait of a Man of New Zealand, illustration from Journey Round the World to the South Pole, by Captain James Cook (1728-79) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hodges

Inuit Couple (engraving)
XJF1072642 Inuit Couple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Tree cutting, illustration from Singularities of France Antarctique, by Andre de Thevet
XJF1072627 Tree cutting, illustration from Singularities of France Antarctique, by Andre de Thevet, 1558 (woodcut) by French School

Tree harvest, illustration from Singularities of France Antarctique, by Andre de Thevet
XJF1072623 Tree harvest, illustration from Singularities of France Antarctique, by Andre de Thevet, 1558 (woodcut) by French School

Harvest, illustration from Singularities of France Antarctique, by Andre de Thevet
XJF1072622 Harvest, illustration from Singularities of France Antarctique, by Andre de Thevet, 1558 (woodcut) by French School

Breadfruit harvest, illustration from Singularities of France Antarctique
XJF1072624 Breadfruit harvest, illustration from Singularities of France Antarctique, by Andre de Thevet, 1558 (woodcut) by French School

Collecting nuts for wine making, illustration from Singularities of France Antarctique
XJF1072626 Collecting nuts for wine making, illustration from Singularities of France Antarctique, by Andre de Thevet, 1558 (woodcut) by French School

Nana fuit, medicinal plant, illustration from Singularities of France Antarctique
XJF1072621 Nana fuit, medicinal plant, illustration from Singularities of France Antarctique, by Andre de Thevet, 1558 (woodcut) by French School

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Cultures: Ethnography through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of human history as we delve into the fascinating world of ethnography. From ancient civilizations to remote tribes, this discipline allows us to uncover the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped our world. Imagine standing in awe before Cleopatra's obelisk, towering over ancient Egypt's landscape alongside the enigmatic Great Sphinx of Giza. These monumental structures serve as testaments to a civilization steeped in mystery and grandeur. Traveling further across continents, we find ourselves at Raroera Pah in New Zealand, where a Tiki statue stands proudly amidst lush surroundings. This artifact offers insights into Maori traditions and their connection with nature. Venturing back in time, we encounter South American cannibals from the 16th century depicted in Charles E Gordon Frazer's painting "A Cannibal Feast. " Though unsettling, it provides invaluable glimpses into cultural practices that were once prevalent. The Duk Duk society from Bismarck Archipelago takes us to Papua New Guinea in 1920. Through intricate masks and rituals, this secret society reveals its role within local communities and its significance for social cohesion. Moving closer to home, an intriguing scene unfolds at a Georgian store where Circassian and Ingush men engage in commerce. Here lies evidence of cross-cultural interactions that shape societies beyond national borders. In London's Horniman Museum, artifacts from around the globe converge under one roof. It serves as a testament to humanity's curiosity about other cultures while fostering understanding among diverse communities. Witnessing Zulu chiefs donned in majestic war-dress or Dahomeyan Amazons captured through black-and-white photography transports us deep into African heritage—showcasing bravery and resilience against historical odds.