Islanders Collection

Dressing Shetland Shawls
Women from the Shetland Islands dress Shetland wool shawls on large racks Date: 1908

St Kildans with Soay Sheep
St Kildans with the famous Soay Sheep. The group of islands is known as St Kilda - this particular island is actually called Hirta. Date: circa 1910s

Festival of Britain - View from River with Skylon
Festival of Britain - View of the South Bank site seen from over the River Thames, with Skylon, Shot Tower and Royal Festival Hall all visible

Faroe Islands, Denmark - Women Spinning
A woman working at a spinning wheel with two companions - The Faroe Islands, Denmark

Warriors from The Gilbert Islands, Pacific Ocean. The Gilbert Islanders invented armour of coconut fibre to protect
3033717 Warriors from The Gilbert Islands, Pacific Ocean. The Gilbert Islanders invented armour of coconut fibre to protect themselves against spears furnished with shark's teeth

Historical Geography
5314788 Historical Geography by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. On the islands off the mouth of Galway Bay a special kind of footgear has been developed)

The collection of young sea birds and eggs on the Shetland Islands
5310331 The collection of young sea birds and eggs on the Shetland Islands; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the collection of young sea birds and eggs on the Shetland Islands)

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

Vanuatu, Tanna Island, Mt. Yasur Volcano, Moto Cross Race on the Volcano Ash Plain

The Schoolhouse, Pitcairn Island, Victorian period

A Family Group of Firewalkers - Fiji, Oceania. Only one family on one island possesses the mysterious secret of walking bare-footed on red hot stones. Date: 1924

Cannibalism Cooking Dead Humans Fiji Fijian Native
cannibalism, cooking, dead, humans, fiji, fijian, native, barbaric, rite, traditions, pacific, islanders, fierce, warriors, enemies, consuming, cannibal, cannibalisation, cannibals, body, bodies

People of the Andaman Islands, pictures with a European Anthropologist. The natives photographed used to speak a language that was called Bo

The fatal fight with the natives of Owhyee (litho)
3626585 The fatal fight with the natives of Owhyee (litho) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fatal fight with the natives of Owhyee)

Indigenous family on Nootka Island, Canada
6317561 Indigenous family on Nootka Island, Canada. by Kuyper, Jacques (1761-1808) (after); (add.info.: Indigenous family in their village on Nootka Island, Canada)

Vilimoni Delasau & Monye
Vilimoni Delasau and Monye England V Pacific Islanders England V Pacific Islanders Twickenham, London, England 08 November 2008 Date: 08 November 2008

Paul Sackey, Tom Rees England V Pacific Islanders England V Pacific Islanders Twickenham, London, England 08 November 2008 Date: 08 November 2008

Paul Sackey Ugo Monye, Tom Rees England V Pacific Islanders England V Pacific Islanders Twickenham, London, England 08 November 2008 Date: 08 November 2008

"I never before met with natives of any place so much astonished as these people were upon entering a ship"
3626592 " I never before met with natives of any place so much astonished as these people were upon entering a ship" (litho) by Hardy

The Kanaka Labour Question in Queensland (engraving)
1056241 The Kanaka Labour Question in Queensland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kanaka Labour Question in Queensland)

Huts in Martinique, 1887 (oil on canvas)
NUL386975 Huts in Martinique, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 90x55 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Palm plantation, Caroline Islands (chromolitho)
1094456 Palm plantation, Caroline Islands (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palm plantation, Caroline Islands)

L Expedition De La Perouse (engraving)
2783133 L Expedition De La Perouse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Expedition De La Perouse)

Arrivee De Drake A Ternate (engraving)
2789128 Arrivee De Drake A Ternate (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrivee De Drake A Ternate. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 23 August 1885)

Canoe prow figureheads (nguzu nguzu) possibly from the Solomon Islands (wood)
HSC209813 Canoe prow figureheads (nguzu nguzu) possibly from the Solomon Islands (wood) by Oceanic; Horniman Museum, London

Method of Navigation in New Holland, engraved by F. Fumagalli
STC227352 Method of Navigation in New Holland, engraved by F. Fumagalli, illustration from a collection of early 19th Century travel books (coloured engraving) by Parkinson

Vailima, Tonga, home of Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island (b / w photo)
6015128 Vailima, Tonga, home of Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vailima)

A Palanquin being Carried in the Ile de France, from
TRV173948 A Palanquin being Carried in the Ile de France, from Voyage Autour du Monde sur les Corvettes de L Uranie 1817-20, engraved by Choubard, published 1825 (engraving) by Arago

Customs of the Inhabitants of the Mariana Islands, plate 28 from
STC222053 Customs of the Inhabitants of the Mariana Islands, plate 28 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Campi

Great Asian Archipelago: French explorers with natives on the Island of Ombai
STC209643 Great Asian Archipelago: French explorers with natives on the Island of Ombai, from Voyage Autour du Monde (1817-20), by Louis Claude Desaulses de Freycinet (1779-1842) engraved by Bovinet

Pirogue of the Marquesas islanders (engraving)
2781465 Pirogue of the Marquesas islanders (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirogue of the Marquesas islanders)

Sanish Troops attacking San Domingo Soldiers
Engagement between Spanish troops and San Domingo islanders in the pass of Monte Christi. From the top ridges of the pass Spanish soldiers fire at San Domingo forces

Proclamation of the Colony of Bay Islands
The British gained violent control of the Bay Islands from Honduras in 1838, but did little about any formalities or governance until March 1852

Fishing, Caroline Islands (chromolitho)
1094457 Fishing, Caroline Islands (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing, Caroline Islands)

A Pacific island (coloured engraving)
3630076 A Pacific island (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pacific island)

Departure of the Lady Alice from Bumbireh Island (engraving)
729541 Departure of the Lady Alice from Bumbireh Island (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of the Lady Alice from Bumbireh Island)

Inhabitants of the Marquesas Islands, c. 1841-48 (w / c on paper)
CHT214044 Inhabitants of the Marquesas Islands, c.1841-48 (w/c on paper) by Radiguet, Maximilien (1816-99); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Islanders of Sir James Halls Group, 1820 (coloured aquatint)
468803 Islanders of Sir James Halls Group, 1820 (coloured aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The islands of Yeonpyeong, Baengnyeong and Daecheong)

Two Tahitian Women, c. 1841-48 (w / c on paper)
CHT176034 Two Tahitian Women, c.1841-48 (w/c on paper) by Radiguet, Maximilien (1816-99); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Inhabitants of Easter Island, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne
CHT215717 Inhabitants of Easter Island, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, c.1820 (coloured engraving) by Botticelli, Carlo (fl.1820); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Observatory, Point Venus, Otahytey, 1792 (w / c)
NSW71455 The Observatory, Point Venus, Otahytey, 1792 (w/c) by Tobin, Captain George (1768-1838); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

Marquesas Islanders bartering fruit with Captain Cooks expedition (colour litho)
5216577 Marquesas Islanders bartering fruit with Captain Cooks expedition (colour litho) by Williamson, J. (fl.1850-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pacific: shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas; forest in New Holland (Australia)
3630082 The Pacific: shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas; forest in New Holland (Australia); a Pacific island (coloured engraving) by German School

Micronesian long house, Caroline Islands (chromolitho)
1094459 Micronesian long house, Caroline Islands (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Micronesian long house, Caroline Islands)

Man and woman from the island of Yap, and stomes used as money, Caroline Islands (chromolitho)
1094458 Man and woman from the island of Yap, and stomes used as money, Caroline Islands (chromolitho) by European School

Village of Nollok, Caroline Islands (chromolitho)
1094455 Village of Nollok, Caroline Islands (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village of Nollok, Caroline Islands)

Headhunters of the Solomon Islands (b / w photo)
6015628 Headhunters of the Solomon Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Headhunters of the Solomon Islands)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Islanders: From Shetland Shawls to Soay Sheep" Step into the enchanting world of islanders, where traditions and cultures intertwine with breathtaking landscapes. In the remote Scottish isles, witness a timeless art form as locals skillfully dress themselves in vibrant Shetland shawls, each thread telling a story of resilience and heritage. Travel further west to St Kilda, where ancient connections between humans and nature are celebrated through their unique bond with Soay sheep. These hardy creatures roam freely on this isolated archipelago, embodying the spirit of these resilient islanders. Across the seas in Faroe Islands, Denmark, immerse yourself in an age-old tradition as women spin wool into intricate patterns. Their skilled hands bring life to delicate garments that have been passed down through generations - a testament to their unwavering dedication to preserving their cultural identity. Journey back in time to post-war Britain during the Festival of Britain. Gaze upon a mesmerizing view from the riverbank adorned with Skylon - an iconic symbol representing progress and unity among diverse island communities. Discover The Schoolhouse on Pitcairn Island during its Victorian period; here lies a glimpse into history where education played an integral role in shaping future generations amidst isolation. Witness how knowledge thrived even within such seclusion. Venturing towards Fiji reveals not only stunning natural beauty but also captivating rituals like firewalking performed by brave family groups. This awe-inspiring spectacle showcases their deep-rooted spirituality and unyielding courage. Delve deeper into Fijian culture and learn about its complex past which includes cannibalism practices involving cooking deceased humans – once part of native customs now left behind as they embrace modernity while cherishing their rich heritage. Set foot on Andaman Islands off India's coast; meet indigenous tribes whose way of life has remained untouched for centuries.