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New Caledonia Collection (#3)

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Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Album of the Isle of Pines, title page, 17th August 1878 (litho)

Album of the Isle of Pines, title page, 17th August 1878 (litho)
661403 Album of the Isle of Pines, title page, 17th August 1878 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: Ile des Pins)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: French Possessions in Oceania, c. 1890 (colour litho)

French Possessions in Oceania, c. 1890 (colour litho)
498807 French Possessions in Oceania, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Preparation du trepang (engraving)

Preparation du trepang (engraving)
2814556 Preparation du trepang (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparation du trepang. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1867 2H)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Vampire de la Nouvelle-Caledonie (engraving)

Vampire de la Nouvelle-Caledonie (engraving)
2814552 Vampire de la Nouvelle-Caledonie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vampire de la Nouvelle-Caledonie)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: M J Garnier, son guide indigene et son chien Soulouque (engraving)

M J Garnier, son guide indigene et son chien Soulouque (engraving)
2814549 M J Garnier, son guide indigene et son chien Soulouque (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M J Garnier, son guide indigene et son chien Soulouque)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Le pilou-piiou, fete de nuit dans la Nouvelle-Caledonie (engraving)

Le pilou-piiou, fete de nuit dans la Nouvelle-Caledonie (engraving)
3635694 Le pilou-piiou, fete de nuit dans la Nouvelle-Caledonie (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le pilou-piiou)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Case Du Village De Monio (colour photo)

Case Du Village De Monio (colour photo)
2796921 Case Du Village De Monio (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Case Du Village De Monio)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Tribal fight on the river of the Ponerihouens, New Caledonia (engraving)

Tribal fight on the river of the Ponerihouens, New Caledonia (engraving)
961968 Tribal fight on the river of the Ponerihouens, New Caledonia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tribal fight on the river of the Ponerihouens)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Sketches in the Colonial Section of the Paris Exhibition (engraving)

Sketches in the Colonial Section of the Paris Exhibition (engraving)
1626546 Sketches in the Colonial Section of the Paris Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)

Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)
1055191 Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Woman from the tribe of Houailou, New Caledonia, 1870 (b / w photo)

Woman from the tribe of Houailou, New Caledonia, 1870 (b / w photo)
661462 Woman from the tribe of Houailou, New Caledonia, 1870 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Societe de Geographie, Paris, France; (add.info.: femme de la tribu de Houailou)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Pic Nga seen from Kuto, after a drawing by Reverend Father

New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Pic Nga seen from Kuto, after a drawing by Reverend Father
661421 New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Pic Nga seen from Kuto, after a drawing by Reverend Father Lambert, a Marist missionary, illustration from the bulletin Les Missions Catholiques

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Album of the Isle of Pines, construction of a straw hut by the deportees, 1878-79 (litho)

Album of the Isle of Pines, construction of a straw hut by the deportees, 1878-79 (litho)
661408 Album of the Isle of Pines, construction of a straw hut by the deportees, 1878-79 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Album of the Isle of Pines, Uro, 1878-79 (litho)

Album of the Isle of Pines, Uro, 1878-79 (litho)
661405 Album of the Isle of Pines, Uro, 1878-79 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Indigene, chef de l ile Ouen (engraving)

Indigene, chef de l ile Ouen (engraving)
2814550 Indigene, chef de l ile Ouen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indigene, chef de l ile Ouen. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1867 2H)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Nouvelle-Caledonie, Vue de Port-de-France (engraving)

Nouvelle-Caledonie, Vue de Port-de-France (engraving)
2789695 Nouvelle-Caledonie, Vue de Port-de-France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nouvelle-Caledonie, Vue de Port-de-France)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Case Du Grand Chef Gelima A Nakety (colour photo)

Case Du Grand Chef Gelima A Nakety (colour photo)
2796919 Case Du Grand Chef Gelima A Nakety (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Case Du Grand Chef Gelima A Nakety)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Plantation De Cafe Sous Bois De Maoulis (colour photo)

Plantation De Cafe Sous Bois De Maoulis (colour photo)
2796917 Plantation De Cafe Sous Bois De Maoulis (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plantation De Cafe Sous Bois De Maoulis)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Second voyage (1772-1775) by Captain James Cook (1728-1779): traditional circular house

Second voyage (1772-1775) by Captain James Cook (1728-1779): traditional circular house
XEE4162269 Second voyage (1772-1775) by Captain James Cook (1728-1779): traditional circular house, on the roof of a considerable elevation (New Caledonia)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Illustration of a telegraphic camp near Uarai in New Caledonia

Illustration of a telegraphic camp near Uarai in New Caledonia
LSE4085776 Illustration of a telegraphic camp near Uarai in New Caledonia. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: A pilou-pilou (or pill or pill) in the night, a traditional dance of kanak tribal

A pilou-pilou (or pill or pill) in the night, a traditional dance of kanak tribal
LSE4328232 A pilou-pilou (or pill or pill) in the night, a traditional dance of kanak tribal ceremonies. Engravure pour illustrrer le voyage A la Nouvelle Caledonie, by Jules Garnier

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: The square of Chief Mango, a warriors dwelling that stands out for its height

The square of Chief Mango, a warriors dwelling that stands out for its height
LSE4328255 The square of Chief Mango, a warriors dwelling that stands out for its height, the sculpture of the taboo that surmounts the roof and the pillars of the door

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Pilou-Pilou de Kanaques (colour litho)

Pilou-Pilou de Kanaques (colour litho)
2780239 Pilou-Pilou de Kanaques (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilou-Pilou de Kanaques)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Le village d Hienghene (engraving)

Le village d Hienghene (engraving)
2814554 Le village d Hienghene (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le village d Hienghene. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1867 2H)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Campement Telegraphique Pres D Uarai (colour photo)

Campement Telegraphique Pres D Uarai (colour photo)
2804405 Campement Telegraphique Pres D Uarai (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Campement Telegraphique Pres D Uarai)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Mine De Nickel (La Sans-Culotte) Cote Est (colour photo)

Mine De Nickel (La Sans-Culotte) Cote Est (colour photo)
2804403 Mine De Nickel (La Sans-Culotte) Cote Est (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mine De Nickel (La Sans-Culotte) Cote Est

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Bananier Et Manioc (colour photo)

Bananier Et Manioc (colour photo)
2804402 Bananier Et Manioc (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bananier Et Manioc)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Baie De Sainte-Marie (colour photo)

Baie De Sainte-Marie (colour photo)
2804398 Baie De Sainte-Marie (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baie De Sainte-Marie)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: House of a Native chief, New Caledonia, and group of Natives, Papuans (engraving)

House of a Native chief, New Caledonia, and group of Natives, Papuans (engraving)
961929 House of a Native chief, New Caledonia, and group of Natives, Papuans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of a Native chief, New Caledonia)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Through the Mangroves, New Caledonia (engraving)

Through the Mangroves, New Caledonia (engraving)
961922 Through the Mangroves, New Caledonia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Through the Mangroves, New Caledonia)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Flute (bamboo)

Flute (bamboo)
622726 Flute (bamboo) by Kanak culture, (19th century); 72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kanak are the indigenous Melanesian inhabitants of New Caledonia, South Pacific)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Flute (bamboo)

Flute (bamboo)
622699 Flute (bamboo) by Kanak culture, (19th century); 72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kanak are the indigenous Melanesian inhabitants of New Caledonia, South Pacific)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Kouaouete, Manguemene grotto

New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Kouaouete, Manguemene grotto
661415 New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Kouaouete, Manguemene grotto, illustration from the bulletin Les Missions Catholiques, after a pen & ink drawing of a deportee, 1893 (engraving) by French School

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Album of the Isle of Pines, Entry of the deportation territory, 1878-79 (litho)

Album of the Isle of Pines, Entry of the deportation territory, 1878-79 (litho)
661409 Album of the Isle of Pines, Entry of the deportation territory, 1878-79 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: Ile des Pins)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Album of the Isle of Pines, Arrival of the deportees, 1877 (litho)

Album of the Isle of Pines, Arrival of the deportees, 1877 (litho)
661406 Album of the Isle of Pines, Arrival of the deportees, 1877 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: Ile des Pins)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Album of the Isle of Pines, New Caledonia, deportation, front cover illustration

Album of the Isle of Pines, New Caledonia, deportation, front cover illustration
661402 Album of the Isle of Pines, New Caledonia, deportation, front cover illustration, 1877 (b/w litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, House of Detention, from La Depeche Coloniale

New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, House of Detention, from La Depeche Coloniale
661451 New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, House of Detention, from La Depeche Coloniale, 1903 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nouvelle Caledonie)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, the central prison, from La Depeche Coloniale

New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, the central prison, from La Depeche Coloniale
661450 New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, the central prison, from La Depeche Coloniale, 1903 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nouvelle Caledonie)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, a shelter in the rocks, after a pen

New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, a shelter in the rocks, after a pen
661420 New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, a shelter in the rocks, after a pen and ink drawing by a deportee, illustration from the bulletin Les Missions Catholiques, 1893 (engraving) by French School

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Kanaks, New Caledonia (b / w photo)

Kanaks, New Caledonia (b / w photo)
661461 Kanaks, New Caledonia (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Societe de Geographie, Paris, France; (add.info.: canaques)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, House of Detention, from La Depeche coloniale

New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, House of Detention, from La Depeche coloniale
661454 New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, House of Detention, from La Depeche coloniale, 1903 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nouvelle Caledonie)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: The Delegates of the Colonies in November 1892 From left to right: Chesse (Tahiti)

The Delegates of the Colonies in November 1892 From left to right: Chesse (Tahiti)
JLJ4581973 The Delegates of the Colonies in November 1892 From left to right: Chesse (Tahiti), Mager (Diego Suares), Dussac (Nossy-Be), de Faymoreau (Mayotte), Jules Ferry (Annam and Tonkin)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Hut of a Kanak chief, New Caledonia (chromolitho)

Hut of a Kanak chief, New Caledonia (chromolitho)
1094263 Hut of a Kanak chief, New Caledonia (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hut of a Kanak chief, New Caledonia)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Portrait of Louise Michel (1830 - 1905) during her deportation to Noumea, New Caledonia

Portrait of Louise Michel (1830 - 1905) during her deportation to Noumea, New Caledonia
GIA4759078 Portrait of Louise Michel (1830 - 1905) during her deportation to Noumea, New Caledonia. 1873-1880. Engraving. by Unknown Artist

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Rocheforts escape. Henri de Rochefort French writer (1831-1913

Rocheforts escape. Henri de Rochefort French writer (1831-1913
JLJ4675624 Rocheforts escape. Henri de Rochefort French writer (1831-1913) deporte to the Ducos peninsula in New Caledonia escaped on March 1874 with Grousset et et Pain

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Mine De Cobalt (colour photo)

Mine De Cobalt (colour photo)
2796916 Mine De Cobalt (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mine De Cobalt)

Background imageNew Caledonia Collection: Etablissement Saint-Louis, Peres Maristes (colour photo)

Etablissement Saint-Louis, Peres Maristes (colour photo)
2804400 Etablissement Saint-Louis, Peres Maristes (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etablissement Saint-Louis, Peres Maristes)




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Discover the captivating beauty of New Caledonia, a Pacific paradise filled with unique wildlife and stunning landscapes. 🌴🦎 Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Crested Gecko (Correlophus Ciliates) as they thrive in captivity, showcasing their vibrant colors against the backdrop of New Caledonia's lush forests. Witness the majestic Kagu, a male bird proudly displaying his erect crest in the rainforests of this tropical haven. Its presence is a testament to the rich biodiversity found here. Indulge in relaxation on Noumea's pristine beaches, where crystal-clear waters meet golden sands. This Melanesian gem offers tranquility and serenity like no other place in South Pacific. Lose yourself amidst Lifou Island's Loyalty Islands, where Frangipani flowers bloom abundantly. The sweet scent fills the air as you explore this idyllic destination east of New Caledonia. Experience cultural immersion at its finest at Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre in Noumea. Discover traditional wood carvings that showcase the artistic heritage of Melanesia and South Pacific. Marvel at nature's ingenuity as you observe New Caledonian Crow using tools to dislodge worms—a true testament to intelligence and adaptability found only here. Dive into an underwater wonderland adorned with hard coral formations teeming with life. Christmas-tree worms add bursts of color to this marine ecosystem off New Caledonia's coast. Delight in controlled conditions that allow for close encounters with Crested Geckos (Correlophus ciliatus). Witness their intricate patterns and gentle demeanor up close while exploring their natural habitat within these walls. Encounter Zebra/Leopard sharks gracefully swimming away from the bottom—magnificent creatures that call New Caledonia home beneath its azure waves.