Maluku Collection (#2)

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Mandarinfish - with ornate markings - Banda Neira Jetty dive site, night dive, Ambon, Maluku (Moluccas), Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

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Clark's Anemonefish - in Sea Anemone (Stichodactyla sp) - Laha dive site, Ambon, Maluku (Moluccas), Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

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Clark's Anemonefish - in Sea Anemone (Stichodactyla sp) - Laha dive site, Ambon, Maluku (Moluccas), Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

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Scale Worm - on underside of Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia sp) - Laha dive site, Ambon, Maluku (Moluccas), Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

Man and woman of the Molucco Isles (Maluku Islands), 1818. Melanesian people with shield, spear, quiver of arrows. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present

Eastern quoll and Maluku kangaroo
Eastern quoll, Dasyurus viverrinus, and pelandoc or Maluku kangaroo, Dorcopsis species. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris

Corocoro boat from the island of Guebe, Maluku
Corocoro boat with sails and oars from the island of Guebe, Maluku Islands, Indonesia, 19th century. The Guebe chief or king sits on deck, while a drummer beats time for the oarsmen

Warrior from the island of Guebe, Maluku Islands, Indonesia, 19th century. He wears a turban, long coat over trousers and carries a spear and shield. Weapons and musical instruments

Kayeli village on Buru island, Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Ms 24224 Fol. 20v Map of the Ladrones Islands, from an account of the Voyage of Ferdinand
CHT365010 Ms 24224 Fol.20v Map of the Ladrones Islands, from an account of the Voyage of Ferdinand Magellan (gouache on paper) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Map showing the Molucca Islands off Halmahera, 1640 (coloured engraving)
BON111184 Map showing the Molucca Islands off Halmahera, 1640 (coloured engraving) by Jansson, Joannes (1588-1664); 37.6x48.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Dutch

View of the Corocores of the Island of Guebe, from the Island of Pisang
TRV173961 View of the Corocores of the Island of Guebe, from the Island of Pisang, from Voyage Autour du Monde sur les Corvettes de L Uranie 1817-20 engraved by Coutant

Banda sea
Svetlin Yosifov

View over the Banda archipelago from the summit of Gunung Api Wetar volcano, Banda Api, Maluku, Spice Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

The sun setting behind islets in the Banda archipelago, Banda, Maluku, Spice Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A local fisherman in a traditional canoe, Banda, Maluku, Spice Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A local fisherman in a traditional canoe in front of the ridges of the Banda islands, Banda, Maluku, Spice Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Local boys on a wooden canoe at sunset, Banda, Maluku, Spice Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Fort Victoria on the island of Amboina, 1617 (oil on canvas)
1765849 Fort Victoria on the island of Amboina, 1617 (oil on canvas) by Dutch School, (17th century); 148.8u268.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Dutch East India Company Trading Post of Banda Neira in the Southern Moluccas, c
1765848 Dutch East India Company Trading Post of Banda Neira in the Southern Moluccas, c.1662-3 (oil on canvas) by Vinckeboons, Johannes (1576-1632) (attr)

Map showing the Molucca Islands off Halmahera, 1640 (coloured engraving)
XCF291062 Map showing the Molucca Islands off Halmahera, 1640 (coloured engraving) by Jansson, Joannes (1588-1664); 37.6x48.8 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Islanders of Bugis, Makassar, and the Moluccas (Indonesia).. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Coral hermit crab, Paguritta vittata, Yap, Micronesia
This species of Coral hermit crab (Paguritta vittata) lives in a hole in hard coral and traps passing plankton in its feathery antennae; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Spain (1525). The fleet under the comandment of Garcic de Loaisa leaving the port of La Coru񡠡 nd going to explore the Maluku Islands (24th February 1525). Litography

Natives of the Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia. Artist: AE Pratt
Natives of the Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia. The Tanimbar Islands are located in the Maluku province of Indonesia. A print from Customs of the World, Volume II Hutchinson and Co, Paternoster Row

Village on Seram, Indonesia, 19th century. Artist: J Moynet
Village on Seram, Indonesia, 19th century. Seram is an island in the Maluku province of Indonesia, north of Ambon Island

Dutch house in Ternate, Indonesia, 19th century. Artist: Mesples
Dutch house in Ternate, Indonesia, 19th century. Ternate is an island and town in the Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia

The Return to Amsterdam of the Second Expedition to the East
Hendrik Cornelisz Vroom (1566-1640). Dutch painter. The Return to Amsterdam of the Second Expedition to the East Indies, 1599. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Village on the island of Buro (Buru) in the Moluccas, Indonesia.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Regional music: Moluccan instruments, 1737
A selection of musical intruments from the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Date: 1737

1760, Bellin Map of the Moluccas, Maluku, Moluques, topography, cartography, geography
1760, Bellin Map of the Moluccas, Maluku, Moluques

Picture No. 11675338
Mandarinfish with ornate markings. Date:

Map of the Moluccas, 1522 (manuscript on vellum)
XCF701482 Map of the Moluccas, 1522 (manuscript on vellum) by Toreno, Nuno Garcia de (16th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin

Map of The Moluccan Island, engraved by Jodocus Hondius, 1630 (colour engraving)
XCF285146 Map of The Moluccan Island, engraved by Jodocus Hondius, 1630 (colour engraving) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Twotone Wrasse (Halichoeres prosopeion) adult, Uhak Reef, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia, October

Longnose Filefish (Oxymonacanthus longirostris) adult, Tanjung Nukae, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia, October

Snowflake Moray (Echidna nebulosa) unusual colour variant, adult, head at entrance to hole, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia, October

Barred-fin Moray (Gymnothorax zonipectus) adult, close-up of head, with mouth open, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia, November

Honeycomb Moray (Gymnothorax favagineus) adult, close-up of head, with open mouth, with Threespot Dascyllus (Dascyllus trimaculatus) juvenile, Batu Kapal, Bandanaira, Banda Islands, Banda Sea

Destroyed reef in Indonesia
A scuba diver survays a destroyed reef, probably due to fish bombing or a severe storm. Some signs of regrowth of coral are starting to show. Off the island of Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Divers swimming over reef, Hatta Arch, Hatta, near Bandaneira, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Diver entering water from boat, Tanjung Nore, Rhun Island, Banda, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Red Reef Lobster (Enoplometopus occidentalis) adult, sheltering in reef at night, Bandaneira, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Reticuludia Nudibranch (Reticulidia fungia) adult, close-up of face, Hatta Arch, Hatta, near Bandaneira, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

View of coastal settlement on tropical island, Run Island, near Bandaneira, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) adult pair, mating, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Reticulated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax richardsoni) adult, swimming in reef, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Rockmover Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) juvenile, swimming in reef, Hatta, near Bandaneira, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

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Maluku, also known as the Spice Islands, holds a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. This Indonesian archipelago in Asia has witnessed the arrival of influential figures like Francis Xavier, a Basque Roman Catholic missionary who left an indelible mark on its culture. The Moluccas are home to unique wildlife, including the endemic Salmon-crested cockatoo. Seram Island is particularly known for this majestic bird species that adds vibrant colors to its lush surroundings. The islands have been inhabited by various indigenous groups such as the Bugis, Makassar, and Moluccans themselves. These islanders have contributed to Maluku's cultural tapestry with their distinct traditions and way of life. Maluku's strategic location made it a sought-after destination during colonial times. The region played a significant role in the spice trade industry, attracting explorers from around the world. Banda and Rhun islands were particularly famous for their valuable spices like nutmeg and cloves. Throughout history, it has witnessed tragic events such as shipwrecks that serve as reminders of its maritime significance. These wrecks hold stories waiting to be discovered beneath the ocean's surface. Underneath Ambon Bay lies a hidden world teeming with marine life. The Common ghostgoby camouflages itself on hard coral colonies like Plesiastrea sp. , showcasing nature's incredible ability to adapt and survive in challenging environments. Beyond its shores lie encounters with people from different lands - Cochin China (Vietnam) in 1818 saw men and women dressed in traditional attire representing their culture amidst Maluku's beauty. A woman from Ambon showcases her local identity through her clothing while tattooed men from Halmahera display intricate designs symbolizing their heritage. As day turns into night over Ambon city harbor, breathtaking sunsets paint the sky with hues of orange and purple.