Pacific Islander Collection (#3)

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

HAWAII: DANCERS, c1780. Hawaiian natives dancing with feathered rattles and dogtooth anklets during a ceremony. Engraving after a drawing by John Webber, c1780

TAHITI: CANOE, 1771. A native Tahitian canoe. Line engraving from Louis de Bougainvilles Le Voyage Autour du Monde, 1771

HAWAII: CANOE, 1779. Canoe of the Sandwich Islands, the Rowers Masked. Copper engraving, English, c1785, by Charles Grignion, after a drawing, 1779, by John Webber

HAWAII: SWIMMING, 1866. Surf swimming at Hawaii. Wood engraving, 1866

NEW GUINEA: PAPUAN, 1880. A Papuan from Kiwai Island, Papua New Guinea. Wood engravaing from New Guinea, what I Did and what I Saw by L.M. D Albertis, 1880

HAWAII: DIAMOND HEAD, 1873. Wood engraving, 1873

HAWAIIANS, c1875. Hawaiians eating poi, the national dish. Wood engraving, c1875

BURNING OF IDOLS, 1815. The burning of idols by the natives of Otaheite (modern Tahiti), 1815. Line engraving, American, 1832

KAMEHAMEHA IV (1834-1863). King of Hawaiian Islands, 1854-1863. Line engraving, 1864

TAHITI: MISSIONARIES, 1797. The reception of the first missionaries at Otaheite (modern Tahiti). Line engraving, American, 1832

ABORIGINES, 19th CENTURY. Australian aborigines at a cattle station. Wood engraving, late 19th century

MISSIONARY ATTACKED, 1797. Perilous Situation of Mr. Veeson at Tongataboo. Steel engraving, American, 1837

KAMEHAMEHA III (1813-1854). King of Hawaiian Islands, 1825-1854. Kamehameha, King of the Sandwich Islands, in council. Wood engraving, 1844

EMMA (1836-1885). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands; consort of King Kamehameha IV. Wood engraving, American, 1873

KAMEHAMEHA V (1830-1872). King of Hawaiian Islands, 1863-1872. Line engraving, 1866

WILLIAM C. LUNALILO (1832-1874). King of Hawaiian Islands, 1873-1874. Wood engraving, American, 1873

MISSIONARIES AND MAORIS. Reverend Samuel Marsden (1765-1838) and his fellow missionary John Liddiard Nicholas with Maoris in New Zealand. Line engraving, American, 1837

NEW ZEALAND: MAORI, 1840. A Maori group. Wood engraving, c1840

KAMEHAMEHA I (1758-1819). King of Hawaiian Islands, 1795-1819. Wood engraving, 19th century

REVEREND SAMUEL MARSDEN (1764-1838) and his fellow missionary John Liddiard Nicholas with Maoris in New Zealand. Line engraving, American, 1837

HMS CHALLENGER, 1872-76. Officers of the British survey ship HMS Challenger bartering with natives of the Admiralty Islands during the voyage of 1872-76. Wood engraving, late 19th century

HONOLULU: PALACE. The palace of King Kamehameha IV at Honolulu, Hawaii. Wood engraving, English, 1864

COOKs FIRST VOYAGE, 1773. An offering before Captain (James) Cook in Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands. Engraving and etching from A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, London, 1784

EMMA OF HAWAII (1836-1885). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands and consort of King Kamehameha IV. Wood engraving, 1866

DAVID KALAKAUA (1836-1891). King of Hawaiian Islands, 1874-91. Wood engraving, American, 1874

SAMUEL WALLIS (1728-1795). English circumnavigator. Wallis at Tahiti in 1767. Line engraving, 18th century

MALIETOA LAUPEPA (1841-1898). King of Samoa, 1880-1898. The reading of the treaty among the United States, Germany, England and Samoa on 16 April 1890 at the Samoan capital of Apia

HAWAIIAN COURT, c1875. A garden party at the Hawaiian court

ABORIGINES, 19th CENTURY. Boomerang dance of the Australian aborigine. Line engraving, 19th century

AUSTRALIA: CONVICTS. Convicts arriving at Van Diemens Land (Tasmania). Engraving, early 19th century

NEW ZEALAND: MAORI CANOE. Wood engraving, English, 1864

MAORI MUSICIANS. Musicians of New Zealand. Wood engraving, 19th century

NEW ZEALAND: MAORI PRIEST. A Maori priest in his traditional dress. Wood engraving, 19th century

NEW ZEALAND WARS, 1864. Surrender of the Tauranga Natives at the Te Papa Station. Wood engraving, English, 1864

DAVID KALAKAUA (1836-1891). Hawaiian chief and king of Hawaiian Islands (1874-91). Wood engraving, English, 1881

GAUGUIN: TAHITI, 19th C. Paul Gauguin: Street in Tahiti. Canvas

GAUGUIN: CALL, 1902. Paul Gauguin: L Appel (The Call). Oil on canvas, 1902

GAUGUIN: DAY OF GOD, 1894. Paul Gauguin: The Day of the God. Canvas, 1894

GAUGUIN: BATHERS, 19th C. Paul Gauguin: Tahitian Women Bathing. Canvas

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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.