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Indonesia Indonesian Collection (#2)

"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Indonesia: From Art to Music" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Indonesian culture through a journey that spans centuries

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: The Royal Marines (colour photo)

The Royal Marines (colour photo)
8668597 The Royal Marines (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Marines)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Keeney Balloo S.E from West Indies, North American and Borneo scrapbook, 1845 (Watercolour)

Keeney Balloo S.E from West Indies, North American and Borneo scrapbook, 1845 (Watercolour)
7295675 Keeney Balloo S.E from West Indies, North American and Borneo scrapbook, 1845 (Watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 16.6x35.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Village of the Stang Tribe from West Indies, North American and Borneo scrapbook, 1845 (watercolour)

Village of the Stang Tribe from West Indies, North American and Borneo scrapbook, 1845 (watercolour)
7295673 Village of the Stang Tribe from West Indies, North American and Borneo scrapbook, 1845 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 16.3x30 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: A Proa From Makassar, Indonesia In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano

A Proa From Makassar, Indonesia In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5420482 A Proa From Makassar, Indonesia In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Naba Leba, Queen of Solor, and a Malay girl from Timor. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso

Naba Leba, Queen of Solor, and a Malay girl from Timor. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio
FLO4624303 Naba Leba, Queen of Solor, and a Malay girl from Timor. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Costumes of the people of Java, Indonesia. Man in cap and skirt

Costumes of the people of Java, Indonesia. Man in cap and skirt, nobleman in cotton robe with cudgel, woman in sarong
FLO4624264 Costumes of the people of Java, Indonesia. Man in cap and skirt, nobleman in cotton robe with cudgel, woman in sarong, female dancer, and man in loincloth

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: A native of the Mandara kingdom, Cameroon, and a native of Borneo in turban

A native of the Mandara kingdom, Cameroon, and a native of Borneo in turban
FLO4688372 A native of the Mandara kingdom, Cameroon, and a native of Borneo in turban. Handcoloured lithograph by from James Cowles Prichard's Natural History of Man, Balliere, London

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: House on stilts of the Minangkabau people in Sumatra, Indonesia

House on stilts of the Minangkabau people in Sumatra, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic
FLO4695564 House on stilts of the Minangkabau people in Sumatra, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Woman of Ambon, Maluku Islands, Indonesia (Amboyna) in shirt

Woman of Ambon, Maluku Islands, Indonesia (Amboyna) in shirt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic
FLO4695496 Woman of Ambon, Maluku Islands, Indonesia (Amboyna) in shirt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Warrior of Ombai with armour, shield and kris. He wears his hair tied up in a plume

Warrior of Ombai with armour, shield and kris. He wears his hair tied up in a plume
FLO4695470 Warrior of Ombai with armour, shield and kris. He wears his hair tied up in a plume. Man of Ombai Island (Ombay), Indonesia

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Illanoan pirates (etching)

Illanoan pirates (etching)
7341895 Illanoan pirates (etching) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 18.2x26.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Village of the Stang tribe, Sarawak, Borneo; and a bridge of poles over a river from West Indies

Village of the Stang tribe, Sarawak, Borneo; and a bridge of poles over a river from West Indies
7295680 Village of the Stang tribe, Sarawak, Borneo; and a bridge of poles over a river from West Indies, North American and Borneo scrapbook, c.1845 (lithograph) by Fanshawe

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Tahitian pahie canoe with outrigger, South American balza sailing raft, English lifeboat rowboat

Tahitian pahie canoe with outrigger, South American balza sailing raft, English lifeboat rowboat
FLO4590701 Tahitian pahie canoe with outrigger, South American balza sailing raft, English lifeboat rowboat, and Indonesian caracore with sails and outrigger

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Representation of the Emperor and Imperator of Surakarta (Solo) (Pakubuwono IX or X), Java

Representation of the Emperor and Imperator of Surakarta (Solo) (Pakubuwono IX or X), Java
NWI4878557 Representation of the Emperor and Imperator of Surakarta (Solo) (Pakubuwono IX or X), Java, Indonesia Engraving around 1890 Emperor and empress of Surakarta in Java, Indonesia, circa 1890

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: View of a street along a canal, with couplers, Europeans and natives of Batavia

View of a street along a canal, with couplers, Europeans and natives of Batavia (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia)
FLO4634202 View of a street along a canal, with couplers, Europeans and natives of Batavia (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia), around 1800, when it was a Dutch colony

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: The Harfours, Natives of Manado, Celebes Islands (SULAWESI), Indonesia

The Harfours, Natives of Manado, Celebes Islands (SULAWESI), Indonesia
JAB4121250 The Harfours, Natives of Manado, Celebes Islands (SULAWESI), Indonesia.; (add.info.: The Harfours, Natives of Manado, Celebes Islands (SULAWESI), Indonesia.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Poultry dealer in JAVA, Batavia, (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia)

Poultry dealer in JAVA, Batavia, (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia)
JAB4121482 Poultry dealer in JAVA, Batavia, (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia).; (add.info.: Poultry dealer in JAVA, Batavia, (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia).); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Java dancer. Voyages by James COOK (1728-1779). Engraving 1835

Java dancer. Voyages by James COOK (1728-1779). Engraving 1835
JAB4121354 Java dancer. Voyages by James COOK (1728-1779). Engraving 1835; (add.info.: Java dancer. Voyages by James COOK (1728-1779). Engraving 1835); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough

Farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough
3732418 Farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough; (add.info.: Photograph of farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough in Java, Indonesia)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough

Farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough
3740607 Farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough; (add.info.: Photograph of farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough in Java, Indonesia)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Women embroidering sarongs, 1880

Women embroidering sarongs, 1880
3479190 Women embroidering sarongs, 1880; (add.info.: Women embroidering sarongs, Sumatra, 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Politeness (engraving)

Politeness (engraving)
8636563 Politeness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Politeness. Illustration for Chatterbox (1878).); © Look and Learn

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Tobacco Grown for seed Purposes in Sumatra (b/w photo)

Tobacco Grown for seed Purposes in Sumatra (b/w photo)
8674239 Tobacco Grown for seed Purposes in Sumatra (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tobacco Grown for seed Purposes in Sumatra)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Java (b/w photo)

Java (b/w photo)
8674201 Java (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Java. A Modern Sugar-Cane Mill)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: A Native Rice Barn in Sumatra (b/w photo)

A Native Rice Barn in Sumatra (b/w photo)
8674188 A Native Rice Barn in Sumatra (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Native Rice Barn in Sumatra)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Native of Java island, 1861 (engraving)

Native of Java island, 1861 (engraving)
6947872 Native of Java island, 1861 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native of Java island, human races, 1861); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: General chart of defence for the Island Banda Neira, early 19th century (coloured etching)

General chart of defence for the Island Banda Neira, early 19th century (coloured etching)
7341899 General chart of defence for the Island Banda Neira, early 19th century (coloured etching) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 43.4x58 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Group of trees.... Java. 1. Cocoa Tree, 2. Palm Tree, 3. Plantain, 1818 (graphite)

Group of trees.... Java. 1. Cocoa Tree, 2. Palm Tree, 3. Plantain, 1818 (graphite)
7341862 Group of trees.... Java. 1. Cocoa Tree, 2. Palm Tree, 3. Plantain, 1818 (graphite) by Browne, C.W. (19th century); 13.2x19.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Malaye Proas (Indonesia), seaside scene with boats and marine activities. Colourful Waters

Malaye Proas (Indonesia), seaside scene with boats and marine activities. Colourful Waters
MMM5480565 Malaye Proas (Indonesia), seaside scene with boats and marine activities. Colourful Waters, 1810 by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: A Native Of Manado, Celebes, In The North Sulawesi Province Of Indonesia In The 19Th Century

A Native Of Manado, Celebes, In The North Sulawesi Province Of Indonesia In The 19Th Century
UIG5420485 A Native Of Manado, Celebes, In The North Sulawesi Province Of Indonesia In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Purple seed and leaves of the long pepper, Piper longum

Purple seed and leaves of the long pepper, Piper longum
5855622 Purple seed and leaves of the long pepper, Piper longum; (add.info.: Purple seed and leaves of the long pepper, Piper longum, hihatsu)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Hampatong guardian figure

Hampatong guardian figure
5305285 Hampatong guardian figure.; (add.info.: Hampatong guardian figure made from wood from Indonesia. Dated 19th Century. 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Cinnamon harvest, c.1900 (b/w photo)

Cinnamon harvest, c.1900 (b/w photo)
7293272 Cinnamon harvest, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Agriculture. Harvest of the cinnamon in Indonesia. Photo, Netherlands, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Surabaya in Indonesia, 1906 (print)

Surabaya in Indonesia, 1906 (print)
7293111 Surabaya in Indonesia, 1906 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Indonesia. market place in Surabaya. Postcard, Indonesia, 1906.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Geographic map of the Sumatra, years 1870. 19th century colour engraving

Geographic map of the Sumatra, years 1870. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4879416 Geographic map of the Sumatra, years 1870. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Geographic map of the Sumatra, years 1870)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Volcano of Krakatoa and neighboring islands (Lang and Verlaten now Sertung)

Volcano of Krakatoa and neighboring islands (Lang and Verlaten now Sertung) after the volcanic eruption in 1883
NWI4879090 Volcano of Krakatoa and neighboring islands (Lang and Verlaten now Sertung) after the volcanic eruption in 1883

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Geographic map of the islands of the Pacific Ocean in Oceania, 19th century

Geographic map of the islands of the Pacific Ocean in Oceania, 19th century
NWI4879032 Geographic map of the islands of the Pacific Ocean in Oceania, 19th century. Polynesia, Micronesia, New Zealand, Australia, New Guinee, Philippines, Java, Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Traditional Asian costumes: Borneo inhabitants: warrior with a shield and a swordsman

Traditional Asian costumes: Borneo inhabitants: warrior with a shield and a swordsman, woman in traditional clothing
NWI4878907 Traditional Asian costumes: Borneo inhabitants: warrior with a shield and a swordsman, woman in traditional clothing

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Village of Borneo near Sarawak, 19th century

Village of Borneo near Sarawak, 19th century
NWI4878838 Village of Borneo near Sarawak, 19th century.; (add.info.: Village of Borneo near Sarawak, 19th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Tidore volcano, Molucca archipelago in Indonesia seen from the nearby island of Ternate

Tidore volcano, Molucca archipelago in Indonesia seen from the nearby island of Ternate, 19th century
NWI4878792 Tidore volcano, Molucca archipelago in Indonesia seen from the nearby island of Ternate, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Tidore volcano)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Population and culture of Asia: Malaysians of Sumatra and in the back to the right a man from

Population and culture of Asia: Malaysians of Sumatra and in the back to the right a man from the island of Celebes
NWI4864605 Population and culture of Asia: Malaysians of Sumatra and in the back to the right a man from the island of Celebes (or Sulawesi) in the 19th century

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Javanese chief, Indonesia, in ordinary dress wearing a sarong with kris

Javanese chief, Indonesia, in ordinary dress wearing a sarong with kris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a
FLO4695592 Javanese chief, Indonesia, in ordinary dress wearing a sarong with kris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a painting by William Daniell from Frederic Shoberl's The World in

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: View of Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The

View of Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in
FLO4695534 View of Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Court dress of Java, Indonesia. He wears tchelana drawers and a djarit or dorot sarong with kris

Court dress of Java, Indonesia. He wears tchelana drawers and a djarit or dorot sarong with kris sword at the waist
FLO4695425 Court dress of Java, Indonesia. He wears tchelana drawers and a djarit or dorot sarong with kris sword at the waist

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Illustration of a 19th century Sumatran native; Dutch East Indies 1880

Illustration of a 19th century Sumatran native; Dutch East Indies 1880
3522643 Illustration of a 19th century Sumatran native; Dutch East Indies 1880; (add.info.: Illustration of a 19th century Sumatran native; Dutch East Indies 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Native of Papua Island (New Guinea and Indonesia). Lithography for the book

Native of Papua Island (New Guinea and Indonesia). Lithography for the book
FLO4636121 Native of Papua Island (New Guinea and Indonesia). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by Friedrich

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Rhododendron or azalee with yellow flowers - Javanese rhododendron, Rhododendron javanicum

Rhododendron or azalee with yellow flowers - Javanese rhododendron, Rhododendron javanicum
FLO4585413 Rhododendron or azalee with yellow flowers - Javanese rhododendron, Rhododendron javanicum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Painted wooden figure of Garudha in Rakshasa form from a temple in Bali (colour litho)

Painted wooden figure of Garudha in Rakshasa form from a temple in Bali (colour litho)
8663542 Painted wooden figure of Garudha in Rakshasa form from a temple in Bali (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmanic idol)




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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Indonesia: From Art to Music" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Indonesian culture through a journey that spans centuries. The Coach of Mangkoe Nagoro IV, captured on canvas in the 19th century, offers a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of traditional transportation. Travel further back in time with View of Ambon, an oil painting from 1617, which transports you to the picturesque landscapes and bustling markets of this Indonesian island. Delve into the intricate craftsmanship displayed in Man's shoulder or hip cloth (hinggi), showcasing exquisite embroidery and homespun cotton from the 19th century. This textile serves as a testament to Indonesia's rich weaving traditions. Step into Paris during the 1890s with an Advertisement for Souvenir of the Exhibition at Musee Grevin. Witness how Indonesian art captivated international audiences even then, leaving them yearning for more. Experience ceremonial elegance through a stunning 19th-century skirt (tapis) adorned with silk, sequins, metallic trim, and delicate embroidery. Each thread tells a story steeped in tradition and cultural significance. Discover ancient tales brought to life through natural pigments on paper depicting The priest freeing monkeys, snakes, and tigers from a well. These captivating illustrations offer insight into folklore cherished by generations. Uncover Bali's enchanting dance dramas with masks representing Sidakarya Selem and Bondres Bungut Linggah – each intricately crafted piece capturing characters that have mesmerized audiences for centuries. Marvel at Mask representing Rama – embodying strength and virtue as he takes center stage in Bali's rendition of Ramayana epic. This mask symbolizes heroism woven deeply within Indonesian mythology. Witness Topeng Tua or Patih mask portraying wisdom and authority – essential qualities found within chief ministers serving kings throughout history. It stands as an emblematic representation of leadership.