Marquesas Islands Collection

Native of Nuku Hiva with spear and skull. Young man of the Marquesas Islands not completely tattooed
FLO4695728 Native of Nuku Hiva with spear and skull. Young man of the Marquesas Islands not completely tattooed. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Native man of distinction from Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, with club, fan, loincloth and full body tattoos
FLO4695640 Native man of distinction from Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, with club, fan, loincloth and full body tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in

Native man of La Magdalena (Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands) with club, loincloth, necklace and tattoos
FLO4695717 Native man of La Magdalena (Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands) with club, loincloth, necklace and tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Native man of La Magdalena (Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands) with fan, loincloth, headdress and tattoos
FLO4695754 Native man of La Magdalena (Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands) with fan, loincloth, headdress and tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Native man of La Magdalena (Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands) with sling, loincloth, headband and tattoos
FLO4695768 Native man of La Magdalena (Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands) with sling, loincloth, headband and tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Jean Baptiste Capri, a French deserter who lived on Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, with tattoos
FLO4695624 Jean Baptiste Capri, a French deserter who lived on Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, with tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Map of Pacific Ocean Islands, c.1900 (engraving)
533048 Map of Pacific Ocean Islands, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Pacific Ocean Islands: New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Guam, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Mariana Islands)

Marquesas Islanders: woman in turban, and chief of Tahuata Island (Santa Christina) in headdress
FLO4624517 Marquesas Islanders: woman in turban, and chief of Tahuata Island (Santa Christina) in headdress. Feather headdress 1, fringed necklace 2, 4, fan 3, and war mace 5

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme des Iles les Marquises, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme des Iles les Marquises, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Sauvage des I les Marquises, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Sauvage des I les Marquises, c1797

Illustration of a Nukagiva Man Making Tattoos on Another Man's Body, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

A Man From Nukagiva Island with Tattoos on His Body, 1813. Creators: Jegor Skotnikoff, Ignaz Sebastian Klauber
A Man From Nukagiva Island with Tattoos on His Body, 1813.. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

A Man From Nukagiva Island, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
A Man From Nukagiva Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

View of Cemetery on Nukagiva Island, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky
View of Cemetery on Nukagiva Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Illustration of Nukagiva Skulls, 1813. Creator: Unknown
Illustration of Nukagiva Skulls, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

The Siesta, ca. 1892-94. Creator: Paul Gauguin
The Siesta, ca. 1892-94

Lush vegetation and traditional statues in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Tattooed warrior of Nuka Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Nukahiwa. In headdress and loincloth, full body tattoos
FLO4690783 Tattooed warrior of Nuka Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Nukahiwa. In headdress and loincloth, full body tattoos, holding a large mace. Copied from Wilhelm Gottlieb Tilenau

Tattooed warrior of Nuka Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Nukahiwa. Hair in topknot, tattoos over his face, neck
FLO4690794 Tattooed warrior of Nuka Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Nukahiwa. Hair in topknot, tattoos over his face, neck, chest and shoulders. Copied from Wilhelm Gottlieb Tilenau

Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa)
6338574 Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa) by Pannemaker & Lisbet (19th century); (add.info.: Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa)

Piteenee, a young woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia)
6338573 Piteenee, a young woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia) by Porter, David (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Piteenee, a young woman of Nuku Hiva)

Two Tahitian Women and a Marquesan Earplug, 1891 / 93. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Two Tahitian Women and a Marquesan Earplug, 1891/93

Man and woman of Nuku Hiva (St)
6338279 Man and woman of Nuku Hiva (St by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Nuku Hiva (St. Christian), Marquesas Islands, Polynesia, 1818

Tattooed man from Nukahiwa, from Ethnological Study of Various Racial Types
619385 Tattooed man from Nukahiwa, from Ethnological Study of Various Racial Types from Various Continents, by C.I. Brodtmann, published 1824 (colour litho) by Swiss School

King Temoana on the island of Nuka-Hiva dressed in the uniform of a French colonel, c
CHT214042 King Temoana on the island of Nuka-Hiva dressed in the uniform of a French colonel, c.1841-48 ( pen, ink and w/c on paper) by Radiguet

Royal Family of Vahitai, Taouata, the Marquesas Islands (b / w photo)
5990370 Royal Family of Vahitai, Taouata, the Marquesas Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Family of Vahitai, Taouata)

The Large Tree, 1891 (oil on fabric)
499875 The Large Tree, 1891 (oil on fabric) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 92.39x112.71 (framed) 74x92.8 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

French Possessions in Oceania, c. 1890 (colour litho)
498807 French Possessions in Oceania, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tools and ornaments of the aborigines of the Marquesas Islands, after Dumont D Urville (engraving)
961955 Tools and ornaments of the aborigines of the Marquesas Islands, after Dumont D Urville (engraving) by English School

Tambour, Pahu, from the Marquesas Islands (wood & cord)
3714500 Tambour, Pahu, from the Marquesas Islands (wood & cord) by Polynesian; height: 65 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Polynesian, out of copyright

Tattoos (b / w photo)
6000765 Tattoos (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tattoos. Illustration from Universum des Himmels, der Erde und des Menschen (F E Bilz)

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)

Page 25a / c 1. Dominica bearing from N by W to ESE distant 1 1 / 2 miles
5670289 Page 25a/c 1. Dominica bearing from N by W to ESE distant 1 1/2 miles, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

French Possessions in Oceania, c. 1890 (colour litho)
498808 French Possessions in Oceania, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tattooed Man Of Nukahiwa, 1824 (colour litho)
1001760 Tattooed Man Of Nukahiwa, 1824 (colour litho) by Brodtmann, Karl Joseph (1787-1862); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der SAaugethiereA, 1824)

Tai-O-Hai, Marquesas Islands, 1923. Creator: Unknown
Tai-O-Hai, Marquesas Islands, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1923]

A Marquesa woman with the lower part of the legs fully tattooed, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Washerwomen, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889. 1889
Washerwomen, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889

Martinique Pastorals, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889. 1889
Martinique Pastorals, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889

The Drama of the Sea, Brittany, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889

Te Po, 1893-94. 1893-94. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Te Po, 1893-94

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Discover the captivating beauty and rich cultural heritage of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. Immerse yourself in the world of the Warrior of Nuku Hiva, as depicted by renowned artist Paul Gauguin in his masterpiece "The Siesta. " The lush vegetation and traditional statues that adorn these islands create a mesmerizing backdrop for exploration. Witness the awe-inspiring Tattooed Warriors of Nuka Hiva, with their intricate full-body tattoos and formidable maces, showcasing their strength and bravery. Meet Piteenee, a young woman from Nuku Hiva, whose grace and charm embody the spirit of these enchanting islands. Delve into history through Wilhelm Gottlieb Tilenau's detailed illustrations capturing every detail of these tattooed warriors' headdresses, loincloths, topknots, and facial markings. Marvel at Paul Gauguin's portrayal of Two Tahitian Women adorned with Marquesan earplugs - a testament to the intermingling cultures within this paradise. Explore further as you encounter Man and Woman from Nuku Hiva (St), representing everyday life on these remote islands. Uncover more about various racial types through an Ethnological Study featuring a Tattooed Man from Nukahiwa - each mark telling a unique story etched upon their skin. Finally, immerse yourself in spirituality as you discover Tiki Gods scattered across the landscape; witness Tiki Manuiotaa standing tall at Oipona archaeological site near Puamau - an embodiment of divine power carved into lava rock for eternity. Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Marquesas Islands where nature meets culture amidst breathtaking landscapes and ancient traditions endure.