Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845. Creator: George Caleb BinghamFur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845
Captain James Cook taking possession of New South Wales in the name of the British Crown, 1770. James Cook (1728-1779), English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, made three voyages of discovery
An Arapahoe Boy, c. 1882. Creator: George de Forest BrushAn Arapahoe Boy, c. 1882
Hinmatoowyalahtq it (Chief Joseph), 1879. Creator: Charles Milton BellHinmatoowyalahtq it (Chief Joseph), 1879
Zulu warriors, Southern Africa, c1875. Group portrait of Zulu warriors outside a thatched hut
Two Mashona tribeswomen pounding maize and millet, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World PhotosTwo Mashona tribeswomen pounding maize and millet, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Maori girls rubbing noses, c1920. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)
Deaf Bull, c. 1880. Creator: Laton Alton HuffmanDeaf Bull, c. 1880. [Portrait of a chief of the Crow people from the Yellowstone River valley, western United States]. Gelatin silver print
In the Village of Blackfeet Indians near St. Marys Lake, Glacier National Park, Montana, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]
Kwakiutl Face-Mask, Pacific Northwest Coast Indian. Masks are worn by dancers during ceremonies
The Savages Let Loose, or the Cruel Fate of the Loyalists, 1783. [Is this a Peace, when Loyalists must bleed? It is a Bloody Piece of work indeed]
Mahpiya Luta (Red Cloud), 1880. Creator: Charles Milton BellMahpiya Luta (Red Cloud), 1880
William F. Buffalo Bill Cody, Rosa Bonheur, Chief Rocky Bear, Chief Red ShirtWilliam F. " Buffalo Bill" Cody, , Chief Rocky Bear, Chief Red Shirt, William " Broncho Bill" Irving, Roland Knoedler, and [Benjamin
The Devil Speaks (Mahna No Varua Ino), from Fragrance (Noa Noa), 1893-94. 1893-94The Devil Speaks (Mahna No Varua Ino), from Fragrance (Noa Noa), 1893-94. Tahitian ritual upa upa dance held in secret, in defiance of colonial authority
Studies of Indian Chiefs Made at Fort Laramie, ca. 1859. Creator: Albert BierstadtStudies of Indian Chiefs Made at Fort Laramie, ca. 1859
Mount Hood, from the Columbia, 1872. Creator: Robert HinshelwoodMount Hood, from the Columbia, 1872. View of the Columbia River and Mount Hood, a potentially active stratovolcano in Oregon, north western USA
The Drums of Africa - in the Village of Ikoko on Lake Ntomba in Belgian Congo, c1930s. Lake Tumba in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is inhabited by the Mongo people
An Eskimo Family at Fort Magnesia, Cape Sabine, Ellsmere Land, c1930s. Creator: UnknownAn Eskimo Family at Fort Magnesia, Cape Sabine, Ellsmere Land, c1930s. Fort Magnesia was the winter quarters of Robert Steins Arctic Expedition to Ellesmere Island in 1899 -1900
Group of Aboriginal People, Lake Tyers, Victoria, Australia, 1901. Creator: UnknownGroup of Aboriginal People, Lake Tyers, Victoria, Australia, 1901. Lake Tyers Mission was established in 1863 on the shore of Lake Tyers in Victorias Gippsland region following decades of conflict
Conflict With The Indians on the Southwestern Frontiers, (1877). Creator: Albert BobbettConflict With The Indians on the Southwestern Frontiers, (1877). European settlers fighting Native Americans in the 18th century
Inuit people from Alaska, northern USA, c1928. Creator: UnknownInuit people from Alaska, northern USA, c1928. Couple wearing clothes made of seal fur. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928
Van Riebeck Entertains the Hottentots, 1909. Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe SkeltonVan Riebeck Entertains the Hottentots, 1909. In 1651 Van Riebeck (1619-1677), volunteered to undertake the command of the initial Dutch settlement in the future South Africa
Nambikwara Indians of the State of Matto Grosso, pacified by Colonel Rondon, but not yet fully drNambikwara Indians of the State of Matto Grosso, 1914. Pacified by Colonel Rondon, but not yet fully dressed. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]
The Torment of Hatuey, (16th century), 1920sIn 1511, Diego Velazquez set out from Hispaniola to conquer the island of Caobana (Cuba). He was preceded, however, by Hatuey
A witch-doctor, Uganda, Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World PhotosA witch-doctor, Uganda, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
A Kikuyu warrior, Kenya, 1936. Artist: Martin JohnsonA Kikuyu warrior, Kenya, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
A woman from the Sara-Kaba tribe, Congo Republic, Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World PhotosA woman from the Sara-Kaba tribe, Congo Republic, Africa, 1936. Her beauty has been ruined to prevent rivals. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler
Camel market in Sousse, Tunisia
Cafuzo Girl; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. Creator: UnknownCafuzo Girl; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. [Woman from the Trombetas River region of the Amazon in South America. The term cafuzo has been used to refer to people of mixed African
Natives of the Rovuma; The Finding of Dr. Livingstone, 1875. Creator: Henry Walter BatesNatives of the Rovuma; The Finding of Dr. Livingstone, 1875. [Men from the Ruvuma or Rovuma River area in the African Great Lakes region
Mura Snuff-takers; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. Creator: UnknownMura Snuff-takers; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. [Muras are an indigenous people from the central and eastern parts of Amazonas, Brazil. The Trombetas River has confluence with the Amazon River]
A Forest Festival; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. Creator: UnknownA Forest Festival; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. [Indigenous people from the Trombetas River region of the Amazon in South America]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
A Devout Native; A Ride Round the Valley of Mexico, 1875. Creator: Frederick A. LyonsA Devout Native; A Ride Round the Valley of Mexico, 1875. [Indigenous man carrying a crucifix]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
An Indian Ball-Room; A Ride Round the Valley of Mexico, 1875. Creator: Frederick A. LyonsAn Indian Ball-Room; A Ride Round the Valley of Mexico, 1875. [Note climbing squash plants]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Zummate Indians; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. Creator: UnknownZummate Indians; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. [Indigenous people from the Trombetas River region of the Amazon in South America]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Kan-Gro Kenikbah, or Harpist; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. Creator: J. Alfred SkertchlyKan-Gro " Kenikbah, " or Harpist; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. [Musician from what is now Benin in West Africa]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Zumate Indians of the Upper Trombetas; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. Creator: UnknownZumate Indians of the Upper Trombetas; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. [Indigenous people from the Trombetas River region of the Amazon in South America
Sun-worship of Amazon Indians; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. Creator: UnknownSun-worship of Amazon Indians; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. [Indigenous people from the Trombetas River region of the Amazon in South America]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Mura Indian, with Lip Ornaments; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. Creator: UnknownMura Indian, with Lip Ornaments; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. [Indigenous man from the Trombetas River region of the Amazon in South America]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
An Aboriginal in Danger; An Ascent of the Cofre de Perote, Mexico, 1875. Creator: UnknownAn Aboriginal in Danger; An Ascent of the Cofre de Perote, Mexico, 1875. [An indigenous man climbs a tree to escape a herd of wild boar
Indian of the Lower Yellowstone River; The Hot Springs and Geyser Region of the Yellowstone River, Creator: UnknownIndian of the Lower Yellowstone River; The Hot Springs and Geyser Region of the Yellowstone River, in the Rocky Mountains, 1875. [Indigenous man of North America]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W
Maldive Islanders; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: UnknownMaldive Islanders; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. [Men of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean], From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
A Mahe Woman of Ampasim; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. Creator: J. Alfred SkertchlyA Mahe Woman of Ampasim; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. [Woman from what is now Benin in West Africa]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Scrimmage in New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: UnknownScrimmage in New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
Hashquaht Chief, in War Dress; In pawn in an Indian village, 1875. Creator: UnknownHashquaht Chief, in War Dress; In pawn in an Indian village, 1875. [Indigenous man of North America]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
Fishing -Village, in grove of Coconut Trees; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: UnknownFishing -Village, in grove of Coconut Trees; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
Jarochos; A zigzag journey through Mexico, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne ReidJarochos; A zigzag journey through Mexico, 1875. [Inhabitants of Veracruz]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
Natives of the South-West Coast; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: UnknownNatives of the South-West Coast; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
