Natives Collection (#9)

Princess Valley-of-the-Mountain (b/w photo)
NBY332211 Princess Valley-of-the-Mountain (b/w photo) by Freeman, Emma B. (1880-1928); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; © Newberry Library

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)

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

March of Ashanti warriors, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). Date: 1873

The Skirmish at Driekoppen, near Zwaartkopjes, 1845, engraved by Paul Gauci (1834-66)
NAM261023 The Skirmish at Driekoppen, near Zwaartkopjes, 1845, engraved by Paul Gauci (1834-66), published in c.1845 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century) (after); National Army Museum

A Woman of the Tonga Islands (b / w photo)
5990372 A Woman of the Tonga Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Woman of the Tonga Islands. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Traditional dances of the Caroline Islands, Micronesia, 19th century. Men with tattoos, wearing loincloths, dancing with sticks. Carolians on Guam at top

Natives of the three tribes of Galla, southern Abyssinia - Bertu (Barentu Oromo), Boren (Borana Oromo) and Lobo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Maori greeting - rubbing noses Maori greeting - Te Hongi - rubbing noses
Maori greeting - rubbing noses

Brazilian cannibals, 1530
Cannibals reported by Portuguese conquistadores. Here some are shown roasting their victims on a spit. Date: 1530

The type of warrior Burton met in Somaliland (litho)
STC335855 The type of warrior Burton met in Somaliland (litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-90)

Bringing ivory to the wagons, South Africa, c. 1863
Engraving from a sketch by Thomas Baines, made while travelling in South Africa with explorer and elephant hunter James Chapman in around 1862-3

Banana Harvest, 1907-10 (oil on canvas)
3366976 Banana Harvest, 1907-10 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 36.83x45.09 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; French, out of copyright

Dominica, Bataka, tropical vegetation

Dominica, Salybia, craft shop

Native Uro Family preparing a meal, Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru

El Lechero Sacred Tree at sunset, Pucara de Rey Loma, Otavalo, Imbabura Province, Ecuador

Kogi Trail from El Cabo to Pueblito Chairama, Tayrona National Natural Park, Magdalena Department, Caribbean, Colombia

Kogi Hut, Pueblito Chairama, Tayrona National Natural Park, Magdalena Department, Caribbean, Colombia

Forest in San Agustin Archaeological Park, Huila Department, Colombia

Couple looking out of window in the Amacayon Indian Village, Amazon river, Puerto Narino, Colombia

Mother and child sat on window, Ticuna Indian Village of Macedonia, Amazon River, near Puerto Narino, Colombia

Pre-Columbian Sculpture, Alto el Purutal, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Huila Department, Colombia

African ivory trade, 1800s
Ivory trader in an African village, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

African drums, 1800s
Waganda drummers, Africa, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Death of Kalulu, Kalulu Falls, Central Africa, 1876
Engraving showing the death of Kalulu, at the Kalulu Falls, during Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Anglo-American expedition of 1874-1877

Ufos / Papua, New Guinea
Missionary William Gill and 37 natives see a disc with waving occupants, which hovers over the mission two nights running

A Different Time 2
Baard Martinussen

Western Australia - Natives Receiving Presents

Group of people in Natal, Africa with a sewing machine, early 1900s

The Great Aztec Temple at Tenochtitlan. Dedicated to the god of war. Built in a large square, with an ashlar wall, carved on the outside with different loops of chained snakes. Engraving

Natives Of Tahiti
A group portrait engraving of four natives of Tahiti, in French Polynesia, sitting cross legged, one seems to be using an upturned cooking vessel as a drum. Date: circa 1901

Map of Hokianga Harbour, New Zealand, with a scene depicting Captain Cook and natives (Cook landed in New Zealand in 1769). Date: 1838

Human sacrifices in the Country of the Bakutis
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Human sacrifices in the country of the Bakutis, near the Equator station. Chromolithography

Congo. Fishermen Wagenya preparing their wooden tripods
History of Africa. 19th century. Fishermen Wagenya preparing their wooden tripods across the river rapids at Stanley Falls. Engraving by W. Meyer

Warriors in a canoe navigating the Aruwimi River
History of Africa. 19th century. Warriors in a canoe navigating the Aruwimi River. Engraving by Hildibrand. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Pilot-boat in tow of a steamship, on the Congo River
History of Africa. 19th century. Pilot-boat in tow of a steamship, on the Congo River. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Floating factory on the shrimp river
History of Africa. 19th century. Floating factory on the shrimp river. The lack of security meant that in some areas of the Congo

Kenyan Waterbuck
Inhabitants of Nyeri, Kenya, with a slain waterbuck antelope. Date: circa 1932

Cloak that the Hawaiian chiefs wore as a symbol of status
Cloak that the Hawaiian chiefs wore as a symbol of their high social status. Feather and vegetale fibre. Polynesia. Hawaiian Islands, United States. Last third of the 18th century

Australian Natives
An etching of some native Australian people amongst the tall grasses, next to some extremely tall, thin trees. Date: circa 1925

Aboriginal Basket Design
A simple aboriginal basket design used by natives of Rockingham, North Queensland. Date: circa 1925

Venerated Wooden Figure
A tribal wooden statue of a figure whom is held with high regard among the natives of Fise Bay, British New Guinea, he is seen, huddled tightly on the spot, with tribal design covering his body

Skull Face Masks
A pair of tribal skull face masks from New Britain, an island in Papua New Guinea, each with a variation of intimidating red design, and a husky beard. Date: circa 1924

Wooden Maskoids
A display of four wooden tribal masks from New Guinea, an island in Australia, each of them bearing an intimidating expression. Date: circa 1924

Three natives tying a gazelle carcass for transportation
This scene is from a journey across the Sahara taken by Lt D.R.G. Cameron of the Royal Scots. The caption says that the gazelle was a Dama's Gazelle a new subspecies discovered during

Native American Indian encampment, Calgary, Canada. Date: circa 1895

View of Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

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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.