Samoa Collection

Liebig Samoa Apia
Apia is the capital and principal port of Western Samoa

Map of Hawaii, Pacific Ocean and surrounding areas
Map of Hawaiian Islands, Pacific Ocean and the surrounding areas. 1911

Samoan Women - Making Kawa-Kawa. Kawakawa is one of the most distinctive Pacific native plants. It was one of the most important healing herbs in Rongoa Maori (traditional Maori medicine)

view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo)
1079611 view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pe a is the popular name of the traditional male tattoo of Samoa)

Lome Faatau Samoa Rugby Union Commonwealth Games 2002 Manchester, England 04 August 2002 Date: 04 August 2002

Port of Apia, Samoa (chromolitho)
2782564 Port of Apia, Samoa (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port of Apia, Samoa. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Robert Louis Stevenson - at Vailima, Samoa - last portrait
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) - British novelist - the Scottish novelist at Vailima - this is said to be the last portrait taken of him. Date: circa 1893

GPAC2A-00004
Native Samoan sea-canoes, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Gareth Thomas Scores Try Wales V Samoa Rugby Union 14 October 1999 Date: 14 October 1999

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

Palm trees and sea, Lalomanu Beach, Upolu Island, Western Samoa, Pacific

Stevenson / Vailima / Vaea
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish writers home at Vailima, Samoa, with Vaea Mountain in the background

Tattooist, Samoa
TATTOOING IN SAMOA A Matai (= tattooer) works on a young man : he does about 40 cm2 in an hours session, continued at intervals till the operation is completed

Sunday bonnets at the Navigators Islands (Samoa), Apia Bay, September 14 1849 (watercolour)
7295602 Sunday bonnets at the Navigators Islands (Samoa), Apia Bay, September 14 1849 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 19.4x32.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Real Photographs, c.1939: Samoa (coloured photo)
8671477 Real Photographs, c.1939: Samoa (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samoa)

The Jubilee Hall, Malua, Samoa (b/w photo)
8624723 The Jubilee Hall, Malua, Samoa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jubilee Hall, Malua, Samoa)

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894)
864492 Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894); (add.info.: Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894) Scottish author, born in Edinburgh. Stevenson in Samoa on his horse Jack'

the ruler (Malietoa) of Samoa
3523020 the ruler (Malietoa) of Samoa; (add.info.: Susuga Malietoa Laupepa (1841-1898) was the ruler (Malietoa) of Samoa in the late 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Apia Bay, Upolu, NavigatorsIslands [Samoa] Septr 18th 1849, 1849 (graphite, wash)
7295603 Apia Bay, Upolu, NavigatorsIslands [Samoa] Septr 18th 1849, 1849 (graphite, wash) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 18.2x32.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

History and origins of tattooing - Ritual tattoos of a native of New Guinea Islands
5315228 History and origins of tattooing - Ritual tattoos of a native of New Guinea Islands; (add.info.: History and origins of tattooing - Ritual tattoos of a native of New Guinea Islands)

Apia Bay, Upolu, Navigators Islands, [Samoa] from verandah of my sick quarters, Novr 6th 1849, 1849 (watercolour)
7295612 Apia Bay, Upolu, Navigators Islands, [Samoa] from verandah of my sick quarters, Novr 6th 1849, 1849 (watercolour) by Fanshawe

German forces seize Samoa, 1899
3480878 German forces seize Samoa, 1899; (add.info.: German forces seize Samoa 1899. German Samoa (Deutsch-Samoa) was a German protectorate from 1900 to 1914, consisting of the islands of Upolu

Siapo Tasina
2624182 Siapo Tasina; (add.info.: Siapo Tasina (Bark Cloth) from Samoa in the pacific Islands. Mid 19th century made from beaten bark.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Map of Pacific Ocean Islands, c.1900 (engraving)
533048 Map of Pacific Ocean Islands, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Pacific Ocean Islands: New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Guam, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Mariana Islands)

Rare birds From Navigators Islands: the Didunculus strigirostris, 1864. Creator: Pearson
Rare birds From Navigators Islands: the Didunculus strigirostris or tooth-billed pigeon, 1864. Engraving from a drawing by E. Thomas

Conflict between the Natives of Samoa and the Crew of H.M.S. Barracouta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Conflict between the Natives of Samoa and the Crew of H.M.S. Barracouta, 1876. Engraving after a sketch by Assistant Paymaster Rudge....the King, Captain Stevens, the Consuls

Council House, Samoa, the Scene of the Late Conflict, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Council House, Samoa, the Scene of the Late Conflict, 1876....the insurrection, or revolution...caused an intervention on the part of a British ship of war

Indigenes des environs d'Apia (iles Samoa); Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Indigenes des environs d'Apia (iles Samoa); Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Girl in Bow of Canoe Spreading Out Her Loin-Cloth for a Sail, Samoa, 1895-1896. Creator: John La Farge
Girl in Bow of Canoe Spreading Out Her Loin-Cloth for a Sail, Samoa, 1895-1896

American Samoa - Pago Pago - production of copra
Pago Pago, Capital of American Samoa - the cultivation of Coconut palms (Cocos nucifera) for the production of copra, the dried flesh of the coconut

History and origins of tattooing New Guinea native ritual tattoo
2616021 History and origins of tattooing New Guinea native ritual tattoo by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: History)

A Manaia, the son of a Samoan chief (Matai) wearing a tuiga head dress
KDC397345 A Manaia, the son of a Samoan chief (Matai) wearing a tuiga head dress, 1890-1910 (colour litho) by Andrew, Thomas (1855-1939) (after); 38.1 x 22.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

New Zealand soldiers with captured German flag, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
New Zealand soldiers with captured German flag, First World War, 1914, (c1920). New Zealands War Trophy: Members of the Expeditionary Force with the German flag which they hauled down in Samoa

Girl in Bow of Canoe Spreading Out Her Loin-Cloth for a Sail, Samoa, c
496622 Girl in Bow of Canoe Spreading Out Her Loin-Cloth for a Sail, Samoa, c.1895-96 (w/c & gouache on board) by La Farge or Lafarge, John (1835-1910); 38.6x55.4 cm; Corcoran Collection

Woman Wearing A Traditional Samoan Dress And Headdress; American Samoa

Antique Map of Oceania 1897
Antique Map of the Oceania from 1897

A Samoan belle, wearing necklaces of teeth and shells, 1902. Artist: Thomas Andrew
A Samoan belle, wearing necklaces of teeth and shells, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

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Palm trees on a small island floating in the ocean

Return to Paradise
Richard Vandewalle

Chiefs daughter, Samoa

A Samoan Chief's Daughter Victorian period

Tribesmen, Pago Pago, American Samoa, Victorian period

Ethnic tribesman, Pago Pago, American Samoa

A village is Samoa, Victorian period

Fishing boats, Samoa, Victorian period

A Talo-Tasi, Samoa, Victorian period

Mata'afa Iosefo, Chief of Samoa, c. 1902 (b/w photo)
618966 Mata'afa Iosefo, Chief of Samoa, c.1902 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mata'afa Iosefo (1832-1912) Chief of Samoa

M. K. LeMemea of Samoa, 1877-1878. Creator: Unknown
M.K. LeMemea of Samoa, 1877-1878. LeMemea, Hon. M.K. Embassador [sic] from Samoa Islands, 1877 or 1878

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Samoa, a hidden gem in the heart of the Pacific Ocean. 🌴🌊 Liebig Samoa Apia: A historic landmark that represents the rich cultural heritage and colonial history of this mesmerizing island. Explore the Map of Hawaii, Pacific Ocean, and surrounding areas to understand Samoa's strategic location as a gateway to paradise. Witness the artistry and tradition of Samoan Women making Kawa-Kawa, a sacred herbal drink that holds centuries-old wisdom and healing properties. Gareth Thomas Scores Try: Feel the thrill and passion for rugby as you immerse yourself in Samoa's vibrant sports culture. The spirit of competition runs deep within these shores. Step back in time with Frederick O'Brien (1869-1932), an American writer who ventured into Samoa to capture its essence for his book White Shadows in the South Seas. His research sheds light on this captivating destination like never before. Port of Apia, Samoa (chromolitho): Marvel at this bustling harbor where ships from all corners dock, bringing with them stories from distant lands and connecting cultures across oceans. Behold GPAC2A-00004 - a view of a Samoan Pe'a tattoo from the 19th century captured through lens; an intricate masterpiece representing strength, identity, and heritage. Robert Louis Stevenson - at Vailima, Samoa - last portrait: Delve into the life of one of literature's greatest minds who found solace amidst palm trees and sea in beautiful Vailima. Discover how Stevenson drew inspiration from these serene surroundings. Let your senses be captivated by swaying palm trees against azure waters as you soak up sun-kissed beaches along Stevenson/Vailima/Vaea coastline – where tranquility meets adventure. Uncover ancient traditions passed down through generations as you witness a Tattooist skillfully etching meaningful symbols onto willing canvases – an art form deeply rooted in Samoan culture.