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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Natives: A Journey Through History and Culture" Immerse yourself in the captivating world as we traverse through time and continents

Background imageNatives Collection: Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware)

Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295746 Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware); 3x27 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Dinner plate of the Arctic Scenery pattern)

Background imageNatives Collection: Tarascos Indians, inhabitants of the state of Michoacan. Mexico, 19th century, Chromolithography

Tarascos Indians, inhabitants of the state of Michoacan. Mexico, 19th century, Chromolithography
AIS5388724 Tarascos Indians, inhabitants of the state of Michoacan. Mexico, 19th century, Chromolithography

Background imageNatives Collection: SALOMON ISLANDS (19th century). Music of the natives. Illustration of 1881 (Engraving)

SALOMON ISLANDS (19th century). Music of the natives. Illustration of 1881 (Engraving)
AIS5393933 SALOMON ISLANDS (19th century). Music of the natives. Illustration of 1881 (Engraving); Private Collection; © Lorio / Iberfoto

Background imageNatives Collection: Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel)

Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel)
7295303 Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24.1x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatives Collection: Statue of a wounded Murmillo, a heavily armed Roman gladiator

Statue of a wounded Murmillo, a heavily armed Roman gladiator
7278263 Statue of a wounded Murmillo, a heavily armed Roman gladiator; Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of a wounded Murmillo, myrmillo, mirmillo, mormillo, was a heavily armed Roman gladiator)

Background imageNatives Collection: The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson

The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson
7295686 The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson, 1798-99 (oil on canvas) by Smirke

Background imageNatives Collection: Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 23rd 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)

Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 23rd 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)
7295636 Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 23rd 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 17.3x25.6 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageNatives Collection: Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I Interview between Commodore Byron and the Patagonians

Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I Interview between Commodore Byron and the Patagonians
7295522 Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I Interview between Commodore Byron and the Patagonians, 18th century (engraving); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatives Collection: Native Chileans

Native Chileans
5307687 Native Chileans.; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving depicting native Chileans. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageNatives Collection: George Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio

George Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio
7301606 George Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio; Private Collection; (add.info.: Attacking the Grizzly Bear. Mounted Indians attack a bear with lances and an axe)

Background imageNatives Collection: Sunday bonnets at the Navigators Islands (Samoa), Apia Bay, September 14 1849 (watercolour)

Sunday bonnets at the Navigators Islands (Samoa), Apia Bay, September 14 1849 (watercolour)
7295602 Sunday bonnets at the Navigators Islands (Samoa), Apia Bay, September 14 1849 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 19.4x32.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatives Collection: First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint)

First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint)
7295570 First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint) by Sackhouse, John (1797-1819); 29.2x42.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatives Collection: Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas)

Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas)
7338023 Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatives Collection: View of the Bay of Islands (Dusky Bay) (New Zealand), with a Maori family

View of the Bay of Islands (Dusky Bay) (New Zealand), with a Maori family
MMM5484519 View of the Bay of Islands (Dusky Bay) (New Zealand), with a Maori family. Engraving (33.9x47.1 cm) from a drawing by William Hodges (1744-1797), around 1785

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

Osage tribe members in France. (print)
7419893 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 imageNatives Collection: The missionary ship Duff arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint)

The missionary ship Duff arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint)
7341673 The missionary ship Duff arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint) by Kronheim, Joseph Martin (1810-96); 18x25.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatives Collection: North America Red skin Indian, 1861 (engraving)

North America Red skin Indian, 1861 (engraving)
6947879 North America Red skin Indian, 1861 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: North America Red skin Indian. Human races)

Background imageNatives Collection: Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas)

Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas)
7295301 Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97) (after); 45.2x59.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatives Collection: The bridal robe of a Daimyo or Daimio's daughter in the 19th century, c.1913 (b/w photo)

The bridal robe of a Daimyo or Daimio's daughter in the 19th century, c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033746 The bridal robe of a Daimyo or Daimio's daughter in the 19th century, c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNatives Collection: The Spanish in America burning an Indian village (litho)

The Spanish in America burning an Indian village (litho)
PNP344509 The Spanish in America burning an Indian village (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

Background imageNatives Collection: Initiation Rites of young warriors of the Mandan tribe, 1850

Initiation Rites of young warriors of the Mandan tribe, 1850
3479503 Initiation Rites of young warriors of the Mandan tribe, 1850; (add.info.: Initiation Rites of young warriors of the Mandan tribe Ohio and Mississippi)

Background imageNatives Collection: Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe

Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe
3480326 Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe; (add.info.: Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

Background imageNatives Collection: Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's (manuscript)

Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's (manuscript)
3521796 Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's (manuscript); (add.info.: Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's)

Background imageNatives Collection: Bout Alikhooki, Tierra del Fuego man drawn from life in European clothes at Plymouth

Bout Alikhooki, Tierra del Fuego man drawn from life in European clothes at Plymouth
FLO4605323 Bout Alikhooki, Tierra del Fuego man drawn from life in European clothes at Plymouth, and Patagonian of Cape Gregory in llama fur coat. Natives of South America

Background imageNatives Collection: View of Namuka island, Fiji. Captain James Cook's men with natives in front of a longhouse

View of Namuka island, Fiji. Captain James Cook's men with natives in front of a longhouse
FLO4624460 View of Namuka island, Fiji. Captain James Cook's men with natives in front of a longhouse. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after William Hodges from Giulio Ferrario's

Background imageNatives Collection: Mentawai people of Pagai, with tattoos, canoe and paddle, Mentawai Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia

Mentawai people of Pagai, with tattoos, canoe and paddle, Mentawai Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia
FLO4624248 Mentawai people of Pagai, with tattoos, canoe and paddle, Mentawai Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Background imageNatives Collection: Natives of Chile

Natives of Chile
3478883 Natives of Chile; (add.info.: Natives of Chile, South America. Copperplate engraving from Allain Manesson Mallet; Description de l'Univers, 1686.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageNatives Collection: hilkat woman weaving blanket, Alaska 1910 (photo)

hilkat woman weaving blanket, Alaska 1910 (photo)
682811 hilkat woman weaving blanket, Alaska 1910 (photo); (add.info.: The pattern, a painted board, was designed by the men and represented clan or lineage crests)

Background imageNatives Collection: The purchasing of eggs and fowls of the Natives, 1860 (engraving)

The purchasing of eggs and fowls of the Natives, 1860 (engraving)
1579590 The purchasing of eggs and fowls of the Natives, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the purchasing of eggs and fowls of the Natives in China)

Background imageNatives Collection: Dish. Top down view, c.1840 (earthenware)

Dish. Top down view, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295749 Dish. Top down view, c.1840 (earthenware); 28.5x40x28 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A two-handled soup tureen)

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

Dinner plate of the Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295651 Dinner plate of the Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 3x27 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatives Collection: Encampment of Native Americans, a family seated near a teepee, 19th century (engraving)

Encampment of Native Americans, a family seated near a teepee, 19th century (engraving)
AIS5336606 Encampment of Native Americans, a family seated near a teepee, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: A family settled near a teepee)

Background imageNatives Collection: European plant hunters attacked by natives of South Africa in the mid-19th century

European plant hunters attacked by natives of South Africa in the mid-19th century
FLO4629396 European plant hunters attacked by natives of South Africa in the mid-19th century. Woodblock engraving from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

Background imageNatives Collection: Natives of the Admiralty Islands fishing and sailing, Papua New Guinea

Natives of the Admiralty Islands fishing and sailing, Papua New Guinea. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso
FLO4624417 Natives of the Admiralty Islands fishing and sailing, Papua New Guinea. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Background imageNatives Collection: Natives of Tierra del Fuego, 19th (b/w photo)

Natives of Tierra del Fuego, 19th (b/w photo)
3732358 Natives of Tierra del Fuego, 19th (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph taken of natives of Tierra del Fuego, an archipelago at South America's southernmost tip)

Background imageNatives Collection: Letter E: Eskimo, elan. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print)

Letter E: Eskimo, elan. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print)
DUV4216341 Letter E: Eskimo, elan. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Letter E: Eskimo, elan)

Background imageNatives Collection: Brazilian natives attacking an enemy

Brazilian natives attacking an enemy
5312031 Brazilian natives attacking an enemy; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting Brazilian natives attacking an enemy)

Background imageNatives Collection: Native americans - Apache in war dresses print 1884

Native americans - Apache in war dresses print 1884
5315213 Native americans - Apache in war dresses print 1884; (add.info.: Native americans - Apache in war dresses print 1884); SeM Studio/UIG

Background imageNatives Collection: Eskimo man on the Bois de Boulogne, for the World's fair of 1878 (photo)

Eskimo man on the Bois de Boulogne, for the World's fair of 1878 (photo)
6202823 Eskimo man on the Bois de Boulogne, for the World's fair of 1878 (photo); (add.info.: ANTROPOLOGY Eskimo man on the Bois de Boulogne)

Background imageNatives Collection: Captain Cook and crew land at Botany Bay, Australia

Captain Cook and crew land at Botany Bay, Australia
6266201 Captain Cook and crew land at Botany Bay, Australia; (add.info.: Captain Cook and his crew land at Botany Bay, Australia)

Background imageNatives Collection: A man from Nuku Hiva Island with tattoos on his body, 1813 (engraving and watercolour)

A man from Nuku Hiva Island with tattoos on his body, 1813 (engraving and watercolour)
FIA5635309 A man from Nuku Hiva Island with tattoos on his body, 1813 (engraving and watercolour); Musee du Quai Branly et des Arts Premiers, Paris

Background imageNatives Collection: Cherokkee indian warrior, 1861 (engraving)

Cherokkee indian warrior, 1861 (engraving)
6947878 Cherokkee indian warrior, 1861 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cherokkee indian warrior. North America.Human races.From the artwork by Chenu " Encyclopedie d Histoire)

Background imageNatives Collection: Native indian from California, 1861 (engraving)

Native indian from California, 1861 (engraving)
6947875 Native indian from California, 1861 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native indian from California.Human races. Artwork " Encyclopedie d Histoire Naturelle by Chenu)

Background imageNatives Collection: Clay balls, c.1910 (print)

Clay balls, c.1910 (print)
7293346 Clay balls, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Indian people of South America (Otomanguean people?) eating cooked clay from the Orinoco river

Background imageNatives Collection: The landing at Tanna (Tana), one of the New Hebrides, 1775-76 (oil on panel)

The landing at Tanna (Tana), one of the New Hebrides, 1775-76 (oil on panel)
7295304 The landing at Tanna (Tana), one of the New Hebrides, 1775-76 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatives Collection: Sacrificium Militare ad Portam

Sacrificium Militare ad Portam
7278551 Sacrificium Militare ad Portam; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrificium Militare ad Portam, The painting depicts a triumphal ceremony at the gates of Rome in 1513, historical Rome, Italy)

Background imageNatives Collection: Indians at Fort Rupert, Vancouver's Island, July 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)

Indians at Fort Rupert, Vancouver's Island, July 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)
7295633 Indians at Fort Rupert, Vancouver's Island, July 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 12.6x17.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatives Collection: A view of the Indians of Terra del Fuego in their hut (without title), 1760-69 (engraving & etching)

A view of the Indians of Terra del Fuego in their hut (without title), 1760-69 (engraving & etching)
7295777 A view of the Indians of Terra del Fuego in their hut (without title), 1760-69 (engraving & etching) by Bartolozzi, Francesco (1727-1815); 23.6x30.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Natives: A Journey Through History and Culture" Immerse yourself in the captivating world as we traverse through time and continents. From the iconic Restless Natives (1985) UK release one-sheet poster to an enchanting advertisement for Patersons Camp Coffee, these glimpses into the past transport us to a different era. Delve into colonialism's complex narrative with an antique map of Victoria or Port Phillip in Australia adorned with intriguing vignettes. Witness the strength and resilience of an African warrior at ngoma, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, reminding us of their indomitable spirit amidst adversity. The Cunard line poster beckons us to embark on a voyage across oceans, evoking thoughts of exploration and discovery. The Zulu War Rorkes Drift captures both triumph and tragedy as history unfolds before our eyes. Yet not all narratives are triumphant; witness the haunting image of captive Africans on a slave-ship off Key West. It serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's darkest chapters that must never be forgotten. Step into Mary Henrietta Kingsley's shoes – traveler and writer extraordinaire – who fearlessly ventured into unknown territories. Her experiences shed light on politics and colonialism while challenging societal norms. Join Mungo Park as he reaches Kamalia in Africa, epitomizing bravery in pursuit of knowledge. These explorers paved the way for understanding between cultures despite their inherent differences. Finally, marvel at an Eskimo muskrat hunter paddling through marshlands in Kotzebue, Alaska circa 1929 captured beautifully in black-and-white photography. This snapshot encapsulates indigenous life intertwined with nature's bounty—a testament to harmony within ecosystems. Through these diverse hints lies a rich tapestry woven by natives from every corner of our planet—each thread representing unique stories waiting to be discovered anew.