Pirogue Collection

ALGONQUIAN: FISHING, 1585. Carolina Algonquian Native Americans fishing. Watercolor, c1585, by John White

Outrigger canoe of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Illustration by Blondela from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos

Boats on the Bani river, Mopti, Mali, Africa

Inuit (Eskimo) family in sealskin clothes, and man with kayak walking to a fishing boat in Greenland
FLO4621724 Inuit (Eskimo) family in sealskin clothes, and man with kayak walking to a fishing boat in Greenland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Ricci from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Kwakiuti (Chelaski) village on Johnston Strait, Vancouver Island, with painted houses on a terraced hillside
FLO4621716 Kwakiuti (Chelaski) village on Johnston Strait, Vancouver Island, with painted houses on a terraced hillside, kayaks on the shore. Engraving by Francisco Lavagnoli Veronese

A long canoe sailing through the white waters of Rio dos Ilheos (Brazil). Illustration of " Journey to Brazil
FLO4635940 A long canoe sailing through the white waters of Rio dos Ilheos (Brazil). Illustration of " Journey to Brazil, 1815-1817" by Maximilian von Wied Neuwied

Native Americans of Nootka Sound bringing kayaks and fishing boats to shore in front of large houses of cedar wood
FLO4621554 Native Americans of Nootka Sound bringing kayaks and fishing boats to shore in front of large houses of cedar wood

House of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, with boat in the garden and fort on a hill
FLO4620382 House of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, with boat in the garden and fort on a hill. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Tahitian pahie canoe with outrigger, South American balza sailing raft, English lifeboat rowboat
FLO4590701 Tahitian pahie canoe with outrigger, South American balza sailing raft, English lifeboat rowboat, and Indonesian caracore with sails and outrigger

Bright arc of light over icebergs and ice floes in Baffin Bay, Canada. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso
FLO4621710 Bright arc of light over icebergs and ice floes in Baffin Bay, Canada. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Inuit (Eskimo) family in sealskin clothes, and man in kayak in front of igloo and teepee, from the north of Hudson Bay
FLO4621741 Inuit (Eskimo) family in sealskin clothes, and man in kayak in front of igloo and teepee, from the north of Hudson Bay

Outrigger canoe of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Illustration by Blondela From Jean Francois de Galaup
FLO4722447 Outrigger canoe of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Illustration by Blondela From Jean Francois de Galaup, Count of La Perouse (1741-1788) Journal

Natives of Tahiti on war canoes. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after William Hodges from Giulio
FLO4624489 Natives of Tahiti on war canoes. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after William Hodges from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Aerial view of traditional fishing boats along the shoreline on the beach on Teknaf, Coxs Bazar, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Aerial view of traditional fishing boats into the sea of Bay of Bangal, Teknaf, Coxs Bazar, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Canoes in the Bay of Resolution in the Marquises Islands - in "The Antique and Modern Costume", 1819-20
LSE4099570 Canoes in the Bay of Resolution in the Marquises Islands - in " The Antique and Modern Costume", 1819-20, by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed. Milan

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pirogue; Canoe; Baumkahn (engraving)
7197126 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pirogue; Canoe; Baumkahn (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirogue; Canoe; Baumkahn)

A Polynesian pirogue (engraving)
7192437 A Polynesian pirogue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Polynesian pirogue)

New Caledonia, pirogue of the Isle of Pines, after a pen and ink drawing of a deportee
661418 New Caledonia, pirogue of the Isle of Pines, after a pen and ink drawing of a deportee, illustration from the bulletin Les Missions Catholiques, 1893 (engraving) by French School

Marquesas Islanders in war pirogues or outrigger canoes
Marquesas Islanders wearing headdresses in war pirogues or outrigger canoes in Resolution Bay or Vaitahu. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Natives of Tahiti on war canoes. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after William Hodges from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy

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)

New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Pic Nga seen from Kuto, after a drawing by Reverend Father
661421 New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Pic Nga seen from Kuto, after a drawing by Reverend Father Lambert, a Marist missionary, illustration from the bulletin Les Missions Catholiques

New River at Egglestons Springs, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
New River at Egglestons Springs, 1872. Peaceful scene in Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers

The Moss-Gatherers, 1872. Creator: Alfred Waud
The Moss-Gatherers, 1872. People collecting Spanish moss in the southern USA....Spanish moss has become important as an article of commerce, for, when plucked from the trees

Rainbow Arch, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
Rainbow Arch, 1872. Rock formation on the James River, Virginia, USA: The stratification here is most rare and strange, describing the arc of a circle

Nouvelle-Guinee. Pirogues Papoues, (Papua New Guinea. Papuan Pirogues), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Nouvelle-Guinee. Pirogues Papoues, (Papua New Guinea. Papuan Pirogues), 1900. A pirogue is a type of dug-out canoe traditionally used by fishermen. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule XLI"

Boy rowing on Lake Togo, Aneho, Togo

Boy rowing on Lake Togo, Aneho, Togo

Mali, Bamako. Dyeing and rinsing cotton cloth on the outskirts of Bamako with the imposing Bank of West Africa building dominating the skyline on the opposite bank of the Niger River

River port in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Port with pirogues at the Ikopa River transporting crops in Antananarivo (Tananarive), Madagascar. Date: circa 1910

NATIVE AMERICAN ENCAMPMENT. Native American encampment on Lake Huron. Oil on canvas, c1845, by Paul Kane

Madagascar, Beopaka, Pirogues at dusk on Manambolo river

MALI, Mopti Pirogues (Niger River water taxis) jostle to meet an incoming passenger ferry near the port of Mopti. The slender wooden canoes are the traditional craft for fishing

MALI, Mopti A pirogue loaded with passengers is poled along the Niger River near Mopti. The slender wooden canoes are the traditional craft for fishing and transporting passengers

A pirogue or local fishing boat at Morondava

Ghana, Central region, Elmina. Fishing Pirogue sailing off the coast of Elmina

Travelling in a pirogue, Belgian Congo, Central Africa
White men and natives travelling in a pirogue (a type of boat) in the Belgian Congo, Central Africa. Date: circa 1910

NATIVE AMERICAN CANOE, 1547. A Native American man paddling a dugout canoe. Woodcut from Fernandez de Oviedos La Historia General de las Indias, 1547

NEW WORLD: CANOE, 1563. The Native American method of navigation. Woodcut from Girolamo Benzonis Historia de Mondo Nuovo, 1563

kayak, dugout, outrigger, bidarka, pirogue, waka, cae fight, 1869, peru, south America
Canoe Fight, 1869, Peru

A REGATTA AT BOMBAY: 1. The Final Heat for the Champion Sculls; 2. Maharatta Fishermen (Hindoos); 3. Steam-Launch Race; 4. The Competition for the Royal Bombay Yacht Club; 5

Manipur in Time of Peace: a Native Canoe-Race

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A SURVEYING CRUISE AMONG THE SOLOMON ISLANDS: 1. Outside the Boat. 2. Inside the Boat: " Please, Sir, Heres a Big War Canoe Coming In." 3. Meeting the Bishop of Melanesia at Florida Island

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The Annexation of the Fiji Islands: a Fiji Canoe

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ANTIQUITIES IN THE VICINITY OF BELFAST; 1. Cromlech (Giants Ring) near Belfast. 2. The Round Tower at Antrim. 3. Ancient Canoe found at Lough Ravil. 4. Ruins of Grey Abbey near Belfast. 5

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Birch-Bark Canoe Presented to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales by the Governor of the Hudsons Bay Company

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Canoe Destroyed by a Hippopotamus on the River Zambesi, South Africa, 1866

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The pirogue, an outrigger canoe of Easter Island (Rapa Nui), has a rich history and is found in various parts of the world. From the Carolina Algonquian Native Americans fishing on their pirogues in 1585 to the boats on the Bani river in Mali, Africa, this traditional vessel has been used for centuries by different cultures. In Bamako, Mali's capital city, one can witness the vibrant sight of pirogues sailing along the shores. The aerial view of traditional fishing boats lining Teknaf beach and venturing into the Bay of Bengal showcases how integral these vessels are to coastal communities. Traveling further east to Madagascar, we find pirogues gracefully floating on Manambolo river at dusk. Their presence adds a touch of serenity to this picturesque scene. In another part of the world, specifically in Marquesas Islands and New Caledonia, war pirogues or outrigger canoes were utilized by indigenous people for battle purposes. Historical engravings depict Polynesian and Marquesas Islanders navigating through waters with their skillfully crafted pirogues. These illustrations provide us with glimpses into ancient maritime traditions that have shaped cultures across generations. Even today, modern adaptations of these iconic vessels continue to be used for various purposes such as fishing and transportation. Whether it's exploring remote islands or gliding through calm rivers, the enduring legacy of the pirogue lives on as a symbol of cultural heritage and human ingenuity. From its origins among Native American tribes to its prevalence across diverse continents like Africa and Oceania; from tranquil riversides to bustling coastlines - each sighting evokes a sense of awe towards this timeless watercraft known as "pirogue".