Pacific Islander Collection (#2)

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

ABORIGINAL HUNTERS, c1921. Aboriginal natives hunting kangaroo with spears, Queensland, Australia. Stereograph, c1921

ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIANS. A camp of Aboriginal people at North Queensland, Australia. Stereograph, c1921

HONOLULU HARBOR, c1922. A canoe in the Honolulu harbor, Hawaii. Photograph, c1922

HAWAII: HONOLULU, c1922. Two native Hawaiians with outrigger canoes on a beach at Honolulu, Hawaii. Photograph, c1922

LYDIA KAMEKEHA LILIUOKALANI (1838-1917). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands. Oil over a photograph, 1892

Friday Fletcher October Christian, son of Fletcher Christian, 1814 (engraving)
XJF365355 Friday Fletcher October Christian, son of Fletcher Christian, 1814 (engraving) by Shillibeer, John (fl.1814) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

HAWAII: JAPANESE STORE. A Japanese store in Honolulu, Hawaii. Photograph, c1900

HAWAII: CANOE, 1779. Canoe of the Sandwich Islands, the Rowers Masked. Masked native Hawaiians in a double-hulled canoe, likely delivering gifts to Captain James Cook

HAWAII: DANCE, 1836. A native Hawaiian dance ceremony. Lithograph by Barthelemy Lauvergne, 1836

HAWAII: VILLAGE, 1857. Native villagers on Honolulu Beach with Diamond Head volcano in the background. Lithograph by George H. Burgess, 1857

HAWAIIAN NATIVES, 1779. Tereoboo [Kalani opu u], King of Owhyee, Bringing Presents to Captain Cook. A group of Hawaiian natives led by chief Kalani opu u arriving by canoe to receive Captain James

HAWAII: KAUAI, 1778. An Inland View in Atooi (Kauai). Drawing by an unknown artist after a sketch by John Webber, the shipboard artist for Captain James Cook, 1778

HAWAIIAN DRESS, 1870s. A Hawaiian woman clothed in the muu-muu adapted from the Mother Hubbard dress provided by the missionaries. Photograph, c1870

TAHITI: MUSICIANS, c1890. A group of young musicians photographed on Tahiti, c1890

TAHITI: WOMEN, c1890. Photograph, c1890

TAHITIAN WOMEN, 1890. Photograph, c1890

ABORIGINAL HUNTERS, c1919. Two Aboriginal natives of Australia hunting with spears. Stereograph, c1919

WILLIAM C. LUNALILO (1832-1874). King of Hawaiian Islands, 1873-1874. Oil on fabric, mid-19th century

HAWAIIAN, c1780. Man from the Sandwich Islands. Watercolor, c1780

HAWAIIAN WARRIOR, 1819. Lithograph by Jacques Arago

ABORIGINAL FAMILY, 1893. An Aboriginal family in Australia. Lithograph, 1893

QUEEN EMMA KALELEONALANI (1836-1885). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands; consort of King Kamehameha IV

WILLIAM C. LUNALILO (1832-1874). King of the Hawaiian Islands

LYDIA KAMEKEHA LILIUOKALANI (1838-1917). Queen of Hawaiian Islands, 1891-93

KAMEHAMEHA III (1813-1854). King of the Hawaiian Islands, 1825-1854. Mezzotint, 19th century

KAMEHAMEHA I (c1758-1819). Known as Kamehameha the Great. King of Hawaii, 1795-1819. Oil by an unknown artist, c1815

KAMEHAMEHA II (1797-1824). Orig. Liholiho. King of Hawaii, 1819-1824. Watercolor by an unknown artist, 19th century

KAMEHAMEHA IV (1834-1863). Orig. Alexander Liholiho. King of Hawaii, 1854-1863. Painting by William F. Cogswell, late 19th century, after a photograph

QUEEN LYDIA LILIUOKALANI (1838-1917). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands, 1891-93. Oil, 19th century

EMMA OF HAWAII (1836-1885). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands; consort of King Kamehameha IV. Original carte-de-visite photograph

FATHER DAMIEN (1840-1889). Belgian Roman Catholic missionary. Father Damien with his choir of leper girls at the Molokai Leprosarium, Hawaii, c1880

NEW ZEALAND: MAORI. A group of Maori people in New Zealand standing in front of their talking house, a ceremonial structure decorated with ancestral symbols

NEW ZEALAND: MAORI WOMAN. A portrait of a Maori woman from Rotorua, New Zealand, in traditional clothing. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

NEW ZEALAND: MAORI NATIVE. A portrait of a Maori in native clothing with feathers as a headdress, identified as Ngaperapuna. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

MAORI: WAR DANCE. Five Maori men posing in traditional clothing doing a war dance called haka. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

Cartoon satirizing the intended trans-Atlantic balloon voyage of Charles Green by showing his arrival among the Maori
GREEN BALLOON VOYAGE. Cartoon satirizing the intended trans-Atlantic balloon voyage of Charles Green by showing his arrival among the Maori in the Antipodes Islands in the Pacific Ocean

A road in Honolulu, Hawaii. Photograph, c1875
HAWAII: HONOLULU, c1875. A road in Honolulu, Hawaii. Photograph, c1875

Sandwich-Islanders Riding the Surf. Wood engraving American, 1878
HAWAII: SURFING, 1878. Sandwich-Islanders Riding the Surf. Wood engraving American, 1878

Two Tahitian Women. Oil on canvas by Paul Gauguin, 1899
GAUGUIN: TWO WOMEN, 1899. Two Tahitian Women. Oil on canvas by Paul Gauguin, 1899

COOK: TAHITI, 1769. Captain James Cook arriving in Tahiti, 1769. Wood engraving, English, 1773

HAWAII: CLOTH MAKERS, 1819. Two women making kapa cloth by beating strips of bark from the wauke (paper mulberry) tree with a hammer and anvil, in the housing compound of chief Kalanimoku at Kailua

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.