Pacific Islander Collection

GAUGUIN: AREAREA, 1892. Arearea (Red Dog). Oil on canvas, 1892, by Paul Gauguin

GAUGUIN: PAINTING, 1897. Where Do We Come From / What Are We / Where Are We Going. Oil on canvas by Paul Gauguin, 1897

GAUGUIN: TAHITI WOMEN, 1891. Paul Guaguin: Women of Tahiti, or On the Beach. Oil on canvas, 1891

Maori Poi dancers, Waitangi, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

HAWAII: PINEAPPLE HARVEST. Farmers on a pineapple plantation in Hawaii, early 20th century

HAWAII: FISHERMEN, c1905. Native Hawaiian fishermen fishing with a spear and a net. Photograph by Alonzo Gartley, c1905

FREDERICK O BRIEN (1869-1932). American writer. O Brien on Samoa, 1915, doing research for his book White Shadows in the South Seas. 1919

KING KALAKAUA OF HAWAII (1836-1891). Wood engraving, English, 1891

Blind Man and His Daughter, Vaiala, Samoa, 1890. Creator: John La Farge
Blind Man and His Daughter, Vaiala, Samoa, 1890

Costumes de Différents Pays, Pretre des Ysles de Sandwich, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Pretre des Ysles de Sandwich, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme des Iles les Marquises, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme des Iles les Marquises, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Roi des Ysles des Amis, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Roi des Ysles des Amis, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de la Nouvelle Calédonie, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de la Nouvelle Caledonie, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de l'Isle Ste. Christine, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de l'Isle Ste. Christine, c1797

Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Navigation, Lower Caroline Islands, Lukunor Group, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
Navigation, Lower Caroline Islands, Lukunor Group, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

View of the Port of La Coquille In Kosrae Island, Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Ornaments and instruments of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

View of Lukunor Island, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
View of Lukunor Island, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Utensils of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Utensils of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Inhabitants of the Seniavine Islands (discovered by Capt Lutka) (Caroline Islands)... 19th century
Inhabitants of the Seniavine Islands (discovered by Capt Lutka) (Caroline Islands) their ornaments and instruments, 19th century

Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by

View of Kosrae Island, Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Godefroy Engelmann
View of Kosrae Island, Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned

Dwelling at Guam, Mariana Islands, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Victor Adam
Dwelling at Guam, Mariana Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by

Hunting the Stag of the Mariana Islands, Guam Island, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz
Hunting the Stag of the Mariana Islands, Guam Island, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Mai or Omai, young Ra'iatean man, Society Islands, in turban and cape
FLO4690772 Mai or Omai, young Ra'iatean man, Society Islands, in turban and cape. The second Pacific Islander to visit Europe after Ahu-toru

South Sea Island, n. d. Creator: Lorens Gottman
South Sea Island, n.d

Robert Louis Stevenson with a Samoan chief (b / w photo)
817747 Robert Louis Stevenson with a Samoan chief (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), Scottish novelist

Tooth Sword, South Sea Islands, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &
Tooth Sword, South Sea Islands, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

AUSTRALIA: CONVICTS, 1804. The arrival in Tasmania (or Van Diemens Land as it was known until 1853) of convict settlers from Britain, c1804. Wood engraving, 1853

Matchbook Hula Girl, Hawaii, circa 1955; Artwork

Two men hula dancing, Hawaiian themed art, circa 1816
Two men hula dancing, after Choris, Hawaiian themed art, circa 1816; Artwork

WORLD WAR II: NEW GUINEA. Natives of Papua New Guinea carrying blood plasma to the evacuation stations just behind the front lines at Buna, during World War II. Photograph, c1942

AUSTRALIA: SYDNEY, 1788. Australia at the time of its founding as a penal colony. After a contemporary drawing

NEW ZEALAND WARS, 1863. Battle between British forces and Maori warriors in New Zealand, 1863. Detail from a watercolor, c1865, by Orlando Norie

KAMEHAMEHA V (1830-1872). King of Hawaiian Islands, 1863-1872. Oil on canvas, 1879, by William F. Cogswell, after a photograph

COOK: SAMOA, 1770s. Captain James Cook (1728-1779) meeting with natives of Samoa during his second voyage, 1772-1775. Wood engraving, 19th century

GAUGUIN: TAHITI WOMEN. Tahitian Women in a Hut. Oil on canvas by Paul Gauguin, 19th century
GAUGUIN:TAHITI WOMEN. Tahitian Women in a Hut. Oil on canvas by Paul Gauguin, 19th century

FILM: MOANA, 1926. Young Samoan woman in a scene from Robert Flahertys 1926 documentary Moana about the life and culture of Polynesians

Woman carrying basket of fruit on her head, Sape, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara group, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MAORI KING TAWIAHO. Portrait of Tawaiho, the Maori king of New Zealand. Photograph, early 20th century

HAWAII: COUPLE MAKING POI. A native Hawaiian couple making poi, the national dish. Photograph, early 20th century

WORLD WAR II: NEW GUINEA. Native New Guineans carrying a wounded American soldiers from the front lines to a hospital in Buna, pause to rest in a coconut grove. Photograph, c1942

HAWAII: CANOES, c1922. Two natives with outrigger canoes at the shoreline in Honolulu, Hawaii. Photograph, c1922

MAORI WOMAN, c1920. A portrait of a seated, young Maori woman wearing a dress. Photograph, c1920

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Tapestry of Pacific Islanders" The captivating artwork of Paul Gauguin transports us to the enchanting world women in his masterpiece "Gauguin: Tahiti Women, 1891. " Through vibrant oil on canvas, he captures their grace and beauty, offering a glimpse into their lives on the beach. In another renowned painting by Gauguin, "Where Do We Come From / What Are We / Where Are We Going, " created in 1897, we are invited to ponder existential questions while immersing ourselves in the mystical atmosphere of Polynesia. The artist's brushstrokes reveal his fascination with Pacific Islander culture and its connection to humanity's origins. Gauguin's "Arearea (Red Dog), " painted in 1892, further showcases his admiration for these islands' vibrant traditions. The vivid colors and energetic composition depict joyous celebrations that embody the spirit of Pacific Islanders. Moving beyond artistry, Frederick O'Brien embarked on a journey to Samoa in 1915 as part of his research for "White Shadows in the South Seas. " His encounters with local communities shed light on their customs and way of life. O'Brien's work serves as a valuable resource for understanding Pacific Islander cultures during that era. Hawaii holds its own allure within this narrative. Early 20th-century photographs capture pineapple farmers diligently working on plantations—a testament to Hawaii's agricultural heritage. Meanwhile, native Hawaiian fishermen demonstrate their skillful techniques using spears and nets—an age-old tradition passed down through generations. Delving deeper into history reveals notable figures such as King Kalakaua of Hawaii—a visionary leader who championed cultural preservation amidst colonial influences. His legacy continues to inspire pride among Pacific Islanders today.