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Indigineous Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Indigenous Peoples Through Art

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America (engraving)

Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America (engraving)
8663835 Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America (engraving) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)

Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)
8651318 Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho) by Kirk, Maria Louise (1860-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)

Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)
8651316 Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho) by Kirk, Maria Louise (1860-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: New Zealand, 1890s: The Maori (b/w photo)

New Zealand, 1890s: The Maori (b/w photo)
8662643 New Zealand, 1890s: The Maori (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maori)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: New Zealand, 1890s: Interior of Native Pah (b/w photo)

New Zealand, 1890s: Interior of Native Pah (b/w photo)
8662681 New Zealand, 1890s: Interior of Native Pah (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Native Pah)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: New Zealand, 1890s: Washing Day (b/w photo)

New Zealand, 1890s: Washing Day (b/w photo)
8662493 New Zealand, 1890s: Washing Day (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing Day)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Indian apaches (18th century) (oil on canvas)

Indian apaches (18th century) (oil on canvas)
AIS5365812 Indian apaches (18th century) (oil on canvas); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Madrid. Museum of America); © Iberfoto

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Bear Bull-Blackfoot 1926 (Photogravure)

Bear Bull-Blackfoot 1926 (Photogravure)
8766629 Bear Bull-Blackfoot 1926 (Photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; 38.7x29.2 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageIndigineous Collection: John Stidham, Eolo (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas)

John Stidham, Eolo (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766609 John Stidham, Eolo (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

Background imageIndigineous Collection: David Vann (Cherokee) 1831 (Oil on canvas)

David Vann (Cherokee) 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766608 David Vann (Cherokee) 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 98.4x85.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Charles Cornells, Okchai Fixico (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas)

Charles Cornells, Okchai Fixico (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766607 Charles Cornells, Okchai Fixico (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

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo)

Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033729 Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widows of a recently deceased man would cut off their hair)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Water Blackbird, (tempera, watercolour and pastel on paper laid on board)

Water Blackbird, (tempera, watercolour and pastel on paper laid on board)
650530 Water Blackbird, (tempera, watercolour and pastel on paper laid on board) by Reiss, Winold (1886-1953); 76.1x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Blackbird. Winold Reiss (1886-1953)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: The Chant (oil on canvas)

The Chant (oil on canvas)
1767646 The Chant (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chant. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Inuit man with a kayak, 1854 (photo)

Inuit man with a kayak, 1854 (photo)
7340159 Inuit man with a kayak, 1854 (photo) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Group portrait of Inuit boys, 1854 (b/w photo)

Group portrait of Inuit boys, 1854 (b/w photo)
7340157 Group portrait of Inuit boys, 1854 (b/w photo) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Landscape in Vietnam, c;1920 (photo)

Landscape in Vietnam, c;1920 (photo)
8698320 Landscape in Vietnam, c;1920 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. Vietnam. Landscape with a pulled rickshaw. Photo, Vietnam, ca 1920.); © Archives Charmet

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Picture series Shadow Games, the Indian, Liebig picture

Picture series Shadow Games, the Indian, Liebig picture
7277921 Picture series Shadow Games, the Indian, Liebig picture; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series Shadow Games, the Indian, Liebig picture)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Erebus and Terror in New Zealand, August 1841, c.1847 (oil on canvas)

Erebus and Terror in New Zealand, August 1841, c.1847 (oil on canvas)
7295296 Erebus and Terror in New Zealand, August 1841, c.1847 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 122.7x183.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Native indians, c.1880 (print)

Native indians, c.1880 (print)
7293404 Native indians, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: History. USA. Native indians fight against settlers. Imagery, France, ca 1880.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Review of the war galleys at Tahiti, 1776 (oil on panel)

Review of the war galleys at Tahiti, 1776 (oil on panel)
7295318 Review of the war galleys at Tahiti, 1776 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24.5x47.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: [A] view of Maitavie Bay, [in the island of] Otaheite [Tahiti], 1776 (oil on canvas)

[A] view of Maitavie Bay, [in the island of] Otaheite [Tahiti], 1776 (oil on canvas)
7295308 [A] view of Maitavie Bay, [in the island of] Otaheite [Tahiti], 1776 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 137.2x193.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Marietta, woman from Hungary in traditional traditional costume

Marietta, woman from Hungary in traditional traditional costume
7279018 Marietta, woman from Hungary in traditional traditional costume; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marietta, woman from Hungary in traditional traditional costume)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Natives of Polish Galicia near Ukraina. 1862-1865 (engraving)

Natives of Polish Galicia near Ukraina. 1862-1865 (engraving)
7147194 Natives of Polish Galicia near Ukraina. 1862-1865 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natives of Polish Galicia near Ukraina.From Artwork " Russia " by Piotr Artamof)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Image series Conquest of Mexico, Entry into the Conquered Country in August 1521, Liebig painting

Image series Conquest of Mexico, Entry into the Conquered Country in August 1521, Liebig painting
7277894 Image series Conquest of Mexico, Entry into the Conquered Country in August 1521, Liebig painting; Private Collection; (add.info.: Image series Conquest of Mexico)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Image series Conquest of Mexico, The Battle of Otompan on 5 July 1520, Liebig painting

Image series Conquest of Mexico, The Battle of Otompan on 5 July 1520, Liebig painting
7277892 Image series Conquest of Mexico, The Battle of Otompan on 5 July 1520, Liebig painting; Private Collection; (add.info.: Image series Conquest of Mexico, The Battle of Otompan on 5 July 1520)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Vincent de Valverde, and the Inca emperor Atahualpa, 1880 (engraving)

Vincent de Valverde, and the Inca emperor Atahualpa, 1880 (engraving)
5313674 Vincent de Valverde, and the Inca emperor Atahualpa, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: The Dominican friar Vincenzo Di Valverde shows a book of scriptures to the indigenous Cape Atahcalpa)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (bronze medal)

Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (bronze medal)
MMM5470488 Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (bronze medal); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Anthropology: traditional costume of the Aboriginal people of Australia

Anthropology: traditional costume of the Aboriginal people of Australia. Chromolithography of the beginning of the 20th
FGL5475395 Anthropology: traditional costume of the Aboriginal people of Australia. Chromolithography of the beginning of the 20th century; Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A native dancer from Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving)

A native dancer from Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving)
8766926 A native dancer from Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A native dancer from Sandwich islands. Third journey.James Cook in the Paci- fic Ocean)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Native woman from the Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving)

Native woman from the Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving)
8766923 Native woman from the Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native woman from the Sandwich islands in the Pacific.( 3rd Journey by James Cook in 1785 ) 1785

Background imageIndigineous Collection: The return of the Indian raid, 1892 (oil on canvas)

The return of the Indian raid, 1892 (oil on canvas)
8724262 The return of the Indian raid, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Della Valle, Angel (1852-1903); (add.info.: By Angel Della Vale Episode in Argentinian Indians revolt.)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: The meeting between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547)

The meeting between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547) and Montezuma (or Moctezuma)
XEE5027231 The meeting between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547) and Montezuma (or Moctezuma: 1466 - 1520)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Spanish missionary Pere Garzes taught the Indians of America, 19th century (engraving)

Spanish missionary Pere Garzes taught the Indians of America, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4846708 Spanish missionary Pere Garzes taught the Indians of America, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Spanish missionary Pere Garzes taught the Indians of America)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Circumcised black man near Goree Island, 1796 (engraving)

Circumcised black man near Goree Island, 1796 (engraving)
7422880 Circumcised black man near Goree Island, 1796 (engraving); (add.info.: Geography. Senegal. Circumcised black man near Goree Island)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Jean Baptiste de Richardville or John Richardville. Portrait. (print)

Jean Baptiste de Richardville or John Richardville. Portrait. (print)
7419956 Jean Baptiste de Richardville or John Richardville. Portrait. (print); (add.info.: Jean Baptiste de Richardville aka John Richardville, Pinsiwa or Peshewa, circa 1761 - 1841)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Osage tribe members in France. (print)

Osage tribe members in France. (print)
7419894 Osage tribe members in France. (print); (add.info.: In 1827 six members of the Osage tribe journeyed to France. The three shown in this 1827 print by L)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Interior of Indian hut in California, 19th century (print)

Interior of Indian hut in California, 19th century (print)
7419874 Interior of Indian hut in California, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Interior of an Indian hut in California in the 19th century)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Maori Warrior. c.1876 (b/w photo)

Maori Warrior. c.1876 (b/w photo)
7342457 Maori Warrior. c.1876 (b/w photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 28x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Messrs. Lewis Roper Fitzmaurice (1816-1893) and Keys (?) Dancing to save their lives

Messrs. Lewis Roper Fitzmaurice (1816-1893) and Keys (?) Dancing to save their lives
MMM5482802 Messrs. Lewis Roper Fitzmaurice (1816-1893) and Keys (?) Dancing to save their lives, in front of armed and threatening indigenous peoples

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A Head Hunter of Malita island, 1911-13 (b/w photo)

A Head Hunter of Malita island, 1911-13 (b/w photo)
7295664 A Head Hunter of Malita island, 1911-13 (b/w photo); 29.8x22.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: HMS Sealark (1898) ex Investigator, ex Consuelo, ex Vagus, ex Wanderer

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Victoria Settlement, Vancouver Island, Augt 13th 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)

Victoria Settlement, Vancouver Island, Augt 13th 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)
7295637 Victoria Settlement, Vancouver Island, Augt 13th 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 17.5x25.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Dinner plate of the Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)

Dinner plate of the Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295452 Dinner plate of the Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware); 3x27.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: It is made of earthenware)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: An elderly Inuk woman seated in chair, 1854 (b/w photo)

An elderly Inuk woman seated in chair, 1854 (b/w photo)
7295428 An elderly Inuk woman seated in chair, 1854 (b/w photo) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); 16.2x21.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture

A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture
7295420 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

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A drawing entitled A native female of North America in a sketchbook by John Webber

A drawing entitled A native female of North America in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (graphite, wash)
7295530 A drawing entitled A native female of North America in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (graphite, wash) by Webber, John (1750-93); 51.6x32.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A drawing entitled A native male of North America in a sketchbook by John Webber

A drawing entitled A native male of North America in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (graphite, brown crayon)
7295529 A drawing entitled A native male of North America in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (graphite, brown crayon, wash) by Webber, John (1750-93); 53.8x32.7 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A war canoe of New Zealand, 1770 (engraving, etching)

A war canoe of New Zealand, 1770 (engraving, etching)
7295527 A war canoe of New Zealand, 1770 (engraving, etching) by Parkinson, Sydney (c.1745-71); 27.5x22.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London




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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Indigenous Peoples Through Art and Photography" Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through time as we delve into the vibrant world of indigenous cultures. From the frozen landscapes of Alaska to the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica, these remarkable artworks and photographs offer a glimpse into the lives and traditions of indigenous communities. In an enchanting black-and-white photograph, we witness an Eskimo muskrat hunter gracefully paddling through a marsh in Kotzebue, Alaska. The image transports us to a bygone era, where survival depended on skillful navigation and intimate knowledge of nature's rhythms. Traveling further back in time, we encounter "Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River, " depicted with watercolors on paper. This vivid scene captures trappers braving treacherous terrains in search of sustenance and survival. Their determination is palpable as they face adversity head-on. The artwork collection by Waldeck unveils mesmerizing glimpses into Mesoamerican civilization. Box after box reveals intricate prints that showcase their rich cultural tapestry. We are introduced to gods like Goddess Teoyaomqui, whose presence emanates from every brushstroke; divinities who held immense power over their people; and heroes who inspired generations with their bravery. Amongst this treasure trove lies "Portrait of Black Hawk and Na-Be-Ghi-Zeik, " immortalizing two influential figures from Native American history. Their dignified expressions speak volumes about resilience in times marked by struggle and injustice. Leaving behind ancestral lands was often inevitable for many indigenous peoples due to colonization's impact. In 1911, young individuals bid farewell to home as they embarked on a new chapter at Carlisle Indian School—an institution aimed at assimilating them into mainstream society—a poignant moment captured forever in chromolitho form.