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Indonesia Indonesian Collection (#3)

"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: Harbourn in Batavia, Java, Indonesia, engraving, 19th century

Harbourn in Batavia, Java, Indonesia, engraving, 19th century
1743384 Harbourn in Batavia, Java, Indonesia, engraving, 19th century; (add.info.: Harbourn in Batavia, Java, Indonesia, engraving, 19th century); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Interior of a Fermentation House in Sumatra (b/w photo)

Interior of a Fermentation House in Sumatra (b/w photo)
8674293 Interior of a Fermentation House in Sumatra (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a Fermentation House in Sumatra)

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

Java (b/w photo)
8674266 Java (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Java. Government Quinine Plantation)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Temple of Borobudur, or Barabudur, Central Java, Indonesia, seen here in the 19th century

Temple of Borobudur, or Barabudur, Central Java, Indonesia, seen here in the 19th century
6428092 Temple of Borobudur, or Barabudur, Central Java, Indonesia, seen here in the 19th century. Built in the 9th century during the Sailendra Dynasty

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: The city of Japare, near Semarang (island of Java, Indonesia) in 1659

The city of Japare, near Semarang (island of Java, Indonesia) in 1659. Engraving (31.2x36.2 cm), 1676
MMM5483856 The city of Japare, near Semarang (island of Java, Indonesia) in 1659. Engraving (31.2x36.2 cm), 1676.; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The city of Japare)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Islands in the Straits of Malacca

Islands in the Straits of Malacca
7243383 Islands in the Straits of Malacca.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Islands in the Straits of Malacca, seen here in the 19th century)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Bay of Bengal from Ceylon to Malacca, 1758 (coloured engraving)

Bay of Bengal from Ceylon to Malacca, 1758 (coloured engraving)
7339374 Bay of Bengal from Ceylon to Malacca, 1758 (coloured engraving) by Herbert, William (fl.c.1758); 65x95 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Strait of Malacca, 1806 (engraving)

Strait of Malacca, 1806 (engraving)
7339409 Strait of Malacca, 1806 (engraving) by Horsburgh, James (19th century); 64x80 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Horsburgh, James; Horsburgh, James Walker, J)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Map of the Molucca Islands (modern Indonesia), c.1707 (coloured engraving)

Map of the Molucca Islands (modern Indonesia), c.1707 (coloured engraving)
7339398 Map of the Molucca Islands (modern Indonesia), c.1707 (coloured engraving) by Aa, Pieter Van der (1659-1733); 27x16 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Village and Head House of the Segu Tribe or On the Manuk or Segur River or Borneo from West Indies

Village and Head House of the Segu Tribe or On the Manuk or Segur River or Borneo from West Indies
7295681 Village and Head House of the Segu Tribe or On the Manuk or Segur River or Borneo from West Indies, North American and Borneo scrapbook, c.1846 (lithograph, India paper) by Fanshawe

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: illustration. circa 1884.depicting a babirusas

illustration. circa 1884.depicting a babirusas
5306716 illustration. circa 1884.depicting a babirusas; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Native village of Warus-Warus (Warus Warus), Seram, island located in the Molucca archipelago in

Native village of Warus-Warus (Warus Warus), Seram, island located in the Molucca archipelago in Indonesia
NWI4878825 Native village of Warus-Warus (Warus Warus), Seram, island located in the Molucca archipelago in Indonesia. With canoes and huts

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: View of the Tidore volcano in the Indonesian archipelago of the Moluccas seen from the island of

View of the Tidore volcano in the Indonesian archipelago of the Moluccas seen from the island of Ternate Engraving of
NWI4878744 View of the Tidore volcano in the Indonesian archipelago of the Moluccas seen from the island of Ternate Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Haarlem: Portrait of an indigenous from the Dutch (Indonesian) colonies in studio, 1875

Haarlem: Portrait of an indigenous from the Dutch (Indonesian) colonies in studio, 1875
LUX4718901 Haarlem: Portrait of an indigenous from the Dutch (Indonesian) colonies in studio, 1875; (add.info.: Haarlem: Portrait of an indigenous from the Dutch (Indonesian) colonies in studio

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Tattooed man of Halmahera (Gilolo), Maluku Islands (Moluccas), and Berilla, an Edjow Galla

Tattooed man of Halmahera (Gilolo), Maluku Islands (Moluccas), and Berilla, an Edjow Galla
FLO4605319 Tattooed man of Halmahera (Gilolo), Maluku Islands (Moluccas), and Berilla, an Edjow Galla, Abyssinia (Caucaso-Ethiopia)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Kayeli village on Buru island, Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by

Kayeli village on Buru island, Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Andrea Bernieri
FLO4624291 Kayeli village on Buru island, Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Ceremonial Lalambagi gold necklace

Ceremonial Lalambagi gold necklace
3119322 Ceremonial Lalambagi gold necklace; (add.info.: Ceremonial Lalambagi gold necklace; gold alloy; from the Island of Nias, off the west coast of north-central Sumatra, Indonesia)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Nasique - Proboscis monkey, Nasalis larvatus, endangered - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by

Nasique - Proboscis monkey, Nasalis larvatus, endangered - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by John Pass after an
FLO4714664 Nasique - Proboscis monkey, Nasalis larvatus, endangered - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by John Pass after an illustration by Johann Jakob Ihle from Ebenezer Sibly's Universal

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Batavia (Jakarta): Portrait of a Dutch official: de Kinderen, in ceremonial dress, 1885

Batavia (Jakarta): Portrait of a Dutch official: de Kinderen, in ceremonial dress, 1885
LUX4711851 Batavia (Jakarta): Portrait of a Dutch official: de Kinderen, in ceremonial dress, 1885; (add.info.: Batavia (Jakarta): Portrait of a Dutch official: de Kinderen, in ceremonial dress

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Fiances of the island of TIMOR, Indonesia - Voyages by James COOK (1728-1779)

Fiances of the island of TIMOR, Indonesia - Voyages by James COOK (1728-1779)
JAB4121308 Fiances of the island of TIMOR, Indonesia - Voyages by James COOK (1728-1779).; (add.info.: Fiances of the island of TIMOR)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Warriors of Ombay, Molucca Archipelago, INDONESIA. Engraving 1834

Warriors of Ombay, Molucca Archipelago, INDONESIA. Engraving 1834
JAB4121267 Warriors of Ombay, Molucca Archipelago, INDONESIA. Engraving 1834; (add.info.: Warriors of Ombay, Molucca Archipelago, INDONESIA. Engraving 1834); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Javanese chef (Indonesia). Voyages of James COOK (1728-1779). Engraving 1835

Javanese chef (Indonesia). Voyages of James COOK (1728-1779). Engraving 1835
JAB4121983 Javanese chef (Indonesia). Voyages of James COOK (1728-1779). Engraving 1835; (add.info.: Javanese chef (Indonesia). Voyages of James COOK (1728-1779)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Family Case. Village of SUMATRA, Indonesia. Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779). Engraving 1835

Family Case. Village of SUMATRA, Indonesia. Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779). Engraving 1835
JAB4121456 Family Case. Village of SUMATRA, Indonesia. Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779). Engraving 1835; (add.info.: Family Case. Village of SUMATRA, Indonesia. Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Lawolo a masculine protective statue

Lawolo a masculine protective statue
2624187 Lawolo a masculine protective statue; (add.info.: Lawolo a masculine protective statue, used to scare an enemy from Nias, Indonesia)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Ronggeng or rongging, dancing girl of Java, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a

Ronggeng or rongging, dancing girl of Java, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a painting by William
FLO4695438 Ronggeng or rongging, dancing girl of Java, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a painting by William Daniell from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: The Jolly Bachelor beating off two Piratical Proas at Datto Point, 1845 (litho)

The Jolly Bachelor beating off two Piratical Proas at Datto Point, 1845 (litho)
1579756 The Jolly Bachelor beating off two Piratical Proas at Datto Point, 1845 (litho); (add.info.: Lithograph of The Jolly Bachelor beating off two Piratical Proas at Datto Point, Borneo)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Java (colour litho)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Java (colour litho)
8646596 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Java (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Java)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Ruins of an ancient temple, Java (engraving)

Ruins of an ancient temple, Java (engraving)
8676770 Ruins of an ancient temple, Java (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of an ancient temple, Java)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Traditional Asian Costumes: Java Island interpreters in traditional costume

Traditional Asian Costumes: Java Island interpreters in traditional costume. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4879060 Traditional Asian Costumes: Java Island interpreters in traditional costume. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Traditional Asian Costumes)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Buddhist Temple of Borobudur, Java, Indonesia, circa 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving

Buddhist Temple of Borobudur, Java, Indonesia, circa 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann
FLO4568980 Buddhist Temple of Borobudur, Java, Indonesia, circa 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Captain Robert Maunsell capturing French gunboats off Java, July 1811, c.1811 (oil on canvas)

Captain Robert Maunsell capturing French gunboats off Java, July 1811, c.1811 (oil on canvas)
7342721 Captain Robert Maunsell capturing French gunboats off Java, July 1811, c.1811 (oil on canvas) by Huggins, William John (1781-1845); 71x106.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Workers building the Dutch fortress at Batavia, now Jakarta, Indonesia

Workers building the Dutch fortress at Batavia, now Jakarta, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Andrea
FLO4624254 Workers building the Dutch fortress at Batavia, now Jakarta, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: The island of Onrust, off the coast of Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia)

The island of Onrust, off the coast of Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia), equipped with all the infrastructures
MMM5461438 The island of Onrust, off the coast of Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia), equipped with all the infrastructures necessary for commercial activities

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Inhabitants of the islands of Indonesia: a couple, whose man has tattooed bodies

Inhabitants of the islands of Indonesia: a couple, whose man has tattooed bodies, from the island of Nassau
FLO4634185 Inhabitants of the islands of Indonesia: a couple, whose man has tattooed bodies, from the island of Nassau, off Sumatra and native Java

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): dancers of the Javanese Kampong village in traditional dress at

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): dancers of the Javanese Kampong village in traditional dress at the World
LUX4713837 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): dancers of the Javanese Kampong village in traditional dress at the World Exhibition, 1889; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: La poste aux Indies Neerlandaises (JAVA): Advertising chocolate Poulain 1890

La poste aux Indies Neerlandaises (JAVA): Advertising chocolate Poulain 1890
JAB4119859 La poste aux Indies Neerlandaises (JAVA): Advertising chocolate Poulain 1890 by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: La poste aux Indies Neerlandaises (JAVA)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Woman's skirt (lau pahudu), 19th century (homespun cotton)

Woman's skirt (lau pahudu), 19th century (homespun cotton)
1069074 Woman's skirt (lau pahudu), 19th century (homespun cotton) by Indonesian; 154.9403x67.31x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: From the Sumba islands)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Man's shoulder or hip cloth (hinggi), 20th century (cotton)

Man's shoulder or hip cloth (hinggi), 20th century (cotton)
1069073 Man's shoulder or hip cloth (hinggi), 20th century (cotton) by Indonesian; 264.7955x114.93x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: From the Sumba islands)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: The Javanese Dancing Girls, 1893 (lithograph)

The Javanese Dancing Girls, 1893 (lithograph)
3671616 The Javanese Dancing Girls, 1893 (lithograph) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Bracelet (komba lola'), 19th century or earlier (gold, burmese rubies, red and blue glass)

Bracelet (komba lola'), 19th century or earlier (gold, burmese rubies, red and blue glass, pastes & wood)
1069823 Bracelet (komba lola'), 19th century or earlier (gold, burmese rubies, red and blue glass, pastes & wood) by Indonesian; 4.445xx cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Man's shoulder cloth or hip cloth (hinggi), 19th century (homespun cotton)

Man's shoulder cloth or hip cloth (hinggi), 19th century (homespun cotton)
1069072 Man's shoulder cloth or hip cloth (hinggi), 19th century (homespun cotton) by Indonesian; 264.1605x111.12x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: From the Sumba islands)

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: Ceremonial mat (lampit), 19th century (split rattan and bast fiber with pyrographic design)

Ceremonial mat (lampit), 19th century (split rattan and bast fiber with pyrographic design)
1069070 Ceremonial mat (lampit), 19th century (split rattan and bast fiber with pyrographic design) by Indonesian; 92.7102x99.69x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageIndonesia Indonesian Collection: The Coach of Mangkoe Nagoro IV, c. 1870 (oil on canvas)

The Coach of Mangkoe Nagoro IV, c. 1870 (oil on canvas)
7411436 The Coach of Mangkoe Nagoro IV, c.1870 (oil on canvas) by Haaxman, Pieter Alardus (1814-87); 80x160 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Pieter Alardus Haaxman)




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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.