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Indiginous Collection

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Indigenous Cultures: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Challenges" A Hadza hunter smokes cannabis from a crude stone pipe

Background imageIndiginous Collection: Young woman with a pronounced lip plate - Mozambique

Young woman with a pronounced lip plate - Mozambique
A young Maconde (Makonde) woman with a pronounced lip plate - Portuguese East Africa (modern-day Mozambique) circa 1910s

Background imageIndiginous Collection: Mother and child sat on window, Ticuna Indian Village of Macedonia, Amazon River

Mother and child sat on window, Ticuna Indian Village of Macedonia, Amazon River, near Puerto Narino, Colombia

Background imageIndiginous Collection: The Aboriginal Inhabitants: The Palti Dance, from South Australia Illustrated

The Aboriginal Inhabitants: The Palti Dance, from South Australia Illustrated
STC255045 The Aboriginal Inhabitants: The Palti Dance, from South Australia Illustrated, published in 1847 (hand coloured engraving) by Angas

Background imageIndiginous Collection: The Aboriginal Inhabitants: The Kuri Dance, from South Australia Illustrated

The Aboriginal Inhabitants: The Kuri Dance, from South Australia Illustrated
STC255039 The Aboriginal Inhabitants: The Kuri Dance, from South Australia Illustrated, published in 1847 (hand coloured engraving) by Angas

Background imageIndiginous Collection: A Hadza hunter

A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin returns to camp with a haunch of impala over his shoulder. He killed the antelope with a metal-tipped arrow that had been dipped in a fast-acting vegetable poison

Background imageIndiginous Collection: A Hadza hunter fledges an arrow shaft

A Hadza hunter fledges an arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin fledges an arrow shaft with guinea fowl feathers using the sinews of an antelope.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of hunter-gatherers who have lived in

Background imageIndiginous Collection: Field Marshal Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst of Montreal, 1717 -1797

Field Marshal Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst of Montreal, 1717 -1797. Officer in the British Army during the French and Indian War

Background imageIndiginous Collection: Sandwich Islanders making offerings to Captain James Cook in January 1778

Sandwich Islanders making offerings to Captain James Cook in January 1778. The Sandwich Islands are now known as the Hawaiian Islands

Background imageIndiginous Collection: Mongolia, head of Mongol man in hat, front view

Mongolia, head of Mongol man in hat, front view

Background imageIndiginous Collection: A Hadza hunter checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft

A Hadza hunter checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing the skins of a baboon and genet cat checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft, fledged with guinea fowl feathers.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

Background imageIndiginous Collection: Portrait of a woman

Portrait of a woman, Bolivia

Background imageIndiginous Collection: At sunrise

At sunrise, a Samburu warrior leads baggage camels down the Milgis lugga - a wide, sandy seasonal watercourse. Water is never far below the surface of the Milgis

Background imageIndiginous Collection: The Caribbeans, head of smiling Afro-Caribbean man with beard, moustache

The Caribbeans, head of smiling Afro-Caribbean man with beard, moustache, dreadlocks and yellow hat, front view

Background imageIndiginous Collection: South America, head of lowland Amerindian woman with stretched lips holding traditional lip plate

South America, head of lowland Amerindian woman with stretched lips holding traditional lip plate in her mouth, front view

Background imageIndiginous Collection: South America, head of highland Amerindian man in colourful woolen hat, side view

South America, head of highland Amerindian man in colourful woolen hat, side view

Background imageIndiginous Collection: Russia, head of Russian Inuit woman, side view

Russia, head of Russian Inuit woman, side view

Background imageIndiginous Collection: Uzbekistan, head of Uzbek man with white beard and moustache, wearing headscarf, front view

Uzbekistan, head of Uzbek man with white beard and moustache, wearing headscarf, front view

Background imageIndiginous Collection: Greenland hunters, 16th century C016 / 4489

Greenland hunters, 16th century C016 / 4489
Greenland hunters. 16th-century artwork showing an Inuit man in Greenland hunting seabirds from a kayak. More scenes of Inuit society are shown on shore, including a village, a mother and child

Background imageIndiginous Collection: Collared Lizard, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico

Collared Lizard, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico

Background imageIndiginous Collection: Native American Indian Basketry

Native American Indian Basketry
Native American Indian Basketmaking


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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Indigenous Cultures: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Challenges" A Hadza hunter smokes cannabis from a crude stone pipe, preserving age-old customs and rituals. Witness the captivating beauty of Mozambique as a young woman proudly displays her pronounced lip plate. In the Ticuna Indian Village of Macedonia, Amazon River, a mother and child find solace by the window, embracing their ancestral roots. Delve into South Australia's Aboriginal history through vibrant dances like The Palti Dance, celebrating cultural heritage. Uncover ancient burial traditions as we explore Native Tombs and Means of Disposing of their Dead among Aboriginal inhabitants. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing Kuri Dance from South Australia Illustrated - an enchanting display of indigenous artistry. Observe the skillful precision as a Hadza hunter fletches an arrow shaft with utmost care and expertise. Reflect on dark chapters in history as we remember Field Marshal Jeffery Amherst's controversial support for smallpox-infected blankets against native Americans during war times. Step back in time to January 1778 when Sandwich Islanders made offerings to Captain James Cook, capturing moments that shaped Hawaiian Islands' rich indigenous culture forever. Experience the meticulous craftsmanship behind each arrow shaft as a Hadza hunter meticulously checks its straightness before embarking on his next hunt. Portrait of a woman: Glimpse into the soulful eyes that carry generations worth of wisdom and resilience within them; she embodies strength and grace passed down through indigenous lineage. In this collection of images spanning different eras and regions, we pay homage to indiginous cultures worldwide – their diverse traditions, struggles faced throughout history, but also their remarkable resilience in preserving their unique identities against all odds.