Rapa Collection

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

Wild mustard, Sinapis arvensis
5855945 Wild mustard, Sinapis arvensis; (add.info.: Wild mustard, Sinapis arvensis. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Fodder beet, Beta vulgaris var. rapa. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann
FLO4995062 Fodder beet, Beta vulgaris var. rapa. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Various mollusc shells: Chiragra spider conch, Harpago chiragra 1, scallops, Pecten species 2-5, whelk
FLO4652540 Various mollusc shells: Chiragra spider conch, Harpago chiragra 1, scallops, Pecten species 2-5, whelk, Buccinum undatum 6, Lagena species 7, sea snail, Rapa rapa 8, de ajuinschil shell 9

Tongariki Fire
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New dawn rising
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Native woman of Easter Island or Rapa Nui. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature, The South Sea Islands, Ackermann, 1824

Still standing
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Moai on Easter Island
Monuments on Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Artist Gaspard Duche de Vancy sketching a Moai while a native steals his hat. From Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage

Native man of Easter Island or Rapa Nui. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature, The South Sea Islands, Ackermann, 1824

Turnips, Brassica rapa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Spiked rampion, Phyteuma spicatum, skirret, Sium sisarum, and turnip, Brassica rapa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Fodder beet, Beta vulgaris var. rapa. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Chiragra spider conch, scallop, whelk, sea snail, etc
Various mollusc shells: Chiragra spider conch, Harpago chiragra 1, scallops, Pecten species 2-5, whelk, Buccinum undatum 6, Lagena species 7, sea snail, Rapa rapa 8, de ajuinschil shell 9

Polish canola or canola oil plant, Brassica rapa, Brassica campestris, Colza. Handcoloured steel engraving by L. Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

Captain James Cook examining the Moai statues
Captain James Cook and natives examining the Moai statues on Easter Island or Rapa Nui. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Natives of Easter Island or Rapa Nui. Man and woman in hats with long pierced ear lobes. Couple rowing an outrigger canoe or vaka

Curtis British Entomology Plate 617
Hymenoptera: Athalia spinarum = Athalia rosae (Turnep Saw-fly) [Plant: Brassica rapa (Turnip)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 336
Lepidoptera: Arcturus sparshalli = Trichioceras sparshalli (Arctiidae: Long-tailed Bombyx). Not British ? specimen from Mr. Sparshall [Plant: Brassica rapa ssp

Half a World Away
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Beach Boys
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Dreaming of distant shores
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Grumman TBF-1C Avenger NZ2504
(ex Royal New Zealand Air Force) - Grumman TBF-1C Avenger NZ2504 (msn 5219, ex INST182, ex BuNo 24336), on gate guard at RNZAF Te Rapa, near Hamilton

Field Of Rapeseed, North Yorkshire, England

Trees In A Field Of Rapeseed, Yorkshire, England

Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14 th century. Medieval handbook of heal
Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Man offering turnips. Miniature. Fol. 51 r

Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Man gathering turnips. Woman cleaning turnips in a river. Miniature. Fol. 52 r

Picture No. 10861586
Dancers on Rapa Nui Language Day, an annual school fiesta in Hanga Roa, capital township of Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Wild horses rounded up in the crowded arena during the Rapa das Bestas (Shearing of the Beasts) festival at Sabucedo, Galicia, Spain

Hoa Hakananai a. Easter Island
Hoa Hakananai a. Human figure (moai). Basalt. 1000-1200. Easter Island. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Root vegetables, carrot Daucus carota and turnip Brassica rapa.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany

Picture No. 11050166
Rapa Kivi Granite South Finland Date:

Picture No. 10861948
Palm trees, Anakena Bay, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861931
Caldera of Rano Kau volcano, 1.6 km across, with floating islets of totora reeds used for the traditional.reed boats. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861958
Poike Peninsula, at the northeast tip of the island, evening. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861952
Brand on a horseճ flank with the symbol of the god Make Make, around whom a solar cult revolved..Anakena Bay, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861950
Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), Anakena Beach, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861960
Petroglyph of Papa Tataku Poke, representing a marine turtle. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861954
Hanga Hoկnu or La Prouse Bay with Poike Peninsula in the distance. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861967
The fifteen Moais of Ahu Tongariki, restored 1990s after a tsunami in 1960 washed the moais hundreds of metres inland. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861945
Moai on Ahu Ature Huki. Anakena Bay. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861926
Mata Ngarau, ceremonial £entreՠof Orongo.where birdman cult festivities were held. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861924
Petroglyphs of the god Make Make. Make Make was the centre of a solar cult. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861951
Coconut palms (Cocos nucifera), Anakena Beach, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861942
Moais on Aku Nau Nau, at dawn.at Anakena beach. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861939
Anakena beach with Moais on Ahu (ceremonial mound) Nau Nau. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Rapa: From Outrigger Canoes to Turnips" Step into the fascinating world of Rapa, a place where ancient traditions and natural wonders intertwine. Let's embark on a journey through time and discover the diverse aspects that make Rapa truly unique. First, we encounter the outrigger canoe of Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui. This traditional vessel symbolizes the islanders' deep connection with the sea and their remarkable seafaring skills. Moving forward, we delve into Ulisse Aldrovandi's turnip plate from 1522-1605. This depiction showcases how turnips have been an integral part of human existence for centuries, providing sustenance and nourishment. Next up is Tacuinum Sanitatis, a medieval handbook of health from the 14th century. Within its pages lies valuable knowledge about maintaining well-being in ancient times – a testament to humanity's eternal quest for good health. The captivating image of wild horses being rounded up during Rapa das Bestas (Shearing) takes us to another facet of this intriguing culture. Witnessing this event reveals not only their strong bond with animals but also their mastery over horsemanship. No exploration would be complete without encountering Moai on Easter Island – colossal stone statues that stand as silent guardians overlooking this mystical land. These iconic figures represent both ancestral reverence and artistic prowess. As we meet native women and men from Easter Island or Rapa Nui, we gain insight into their vibrant customs and rich heritage passed down through generations. Their distinct cultural practices continue to shape their identity today. Returning to nature's bounty, Brassica rapa or turnips take center stage once again alongside other plants like spiked rampion (Phyteuma spicatum) and fodder beet (Beta vulgaris var. Rapa). These botanical treasures highlight mankind's reliance on nature for sustenance throughout history.