Maluku Collection

Francis Xavier (1506-1552). Basque Roman Catholic missionary into Asia. Jesuit. Staute. Pamplena Cathedral. Navarre. Spain

The Conquest of the Moluccas Islands
3499738 The Conquest of the Moluccas Islands; (add.info.: The Conquest of the Moluccas Islands, by Bartolome Juan Leonardo de Argensola (1562-1631). Spanish priest, poet and historian

Ambonese dancing warrior in blue robe, c.1675-c.1725. Creator: Anon
Ambonese dancing warrior in blue robe, c.1675-c.1725. Kneeling warrior dressed in striped breeches, a red sash over his shoulder and a yellow headband

View of Ternate and the roads, the west coast of Halmahera, North Moluccas, 1821. Creator: Adrianus Johannes Bik
View of Ternate and the roads, the west coast of Halmahera, North Moluccas, 1821. Jailolo in the distance. In the foreground two seated men, one holds the rope of a kite

Coral stone wall with framed opening to Dula (Dullah) village, Dullah Island, Kai Islands... 1824
Coral stone wall with framed opening to Dula (Dullah) village, Dullah Island, Kai Islands, Southeast Moluccas, 1824. Coral stone wall with framed door and reliefs on both sides

An endemic Salmon-crested cockatoo (Moluccan cockatoo), Seram, Moluccas (Maluku), Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

1760 Bellin Map Of The Moluccas Maluku Moluques
1760, Bellin Map of the Moluccas, Maluku, Moluques

Wrecked Ship
Marthony Mandra

Man and woman of Cochin China (Vietnam) 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton

Woman of Ambon, Maluku Islands, Indonesia (Amboyna) in chemise. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R

Tattooed man of Halmahera, Maluku Islands
Tattooed man of Halmahera (Gilolo), Maluku Islands (Moluccas), and Berilla, an Edjow Galla, Abyssinia (Caucaso-Ethiop). Copied from an illustration in Henry Salts A Voyage to Abyssinia, 1814

Sunset over the harbour in Ambon city showing the suspension bridge and an outrigger boat, Ambon, Moluccas (Maluku), Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Seram, Pulau Manawoka island, an inland turquoise lagoon on the island

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Banda Besar island, a split nutmeg fruit showing the red mace and brown nutmeg

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Rhun island, a deserted white sand beach on the islet of Nailaka

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, A Kora Kora -traditional Maluku wooden racing canoe at Banda Besar island

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Rhun island showing the islandA¢€™s only town. Rhun is also know as Run, Pulau Run

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Rhun island showing the islandA¢€™s only town. Rhun is also know as Run, Pulau Run

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Banda Besar island, a towering fragrant nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans) in the forest on Banda Besar island, where it is endemic

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, a traditional Lamba (or lambo) Pinisi sailing ship on the Indian ocean. Pinisi are Buginese wooden ships

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, a traditional Lamba (or lambo) Pinisi sailing ship on the Indian ocean. Pinisi are Buginese wooden ships

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Seram, Manawoka island, a local man carrying coconuts along a pristine white sand beach

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda Api, the view from the summit of Api volcano at dawn, showing Banda Naira town and island (aka Banda Neira / Lesser Banda)

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Banda Besar (Great banda) island, the town of Banda Besar with Banda Api island and Gunung Api volcano in the background

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Banda Besar (Great Banda) island, local boys in wooden canoes on the Indian Ocean, silhouetted by the setting sun

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Banda Besar (Great Banda) island, local boys in wooden canoes on the Indian Ocean, silhouetted by the setting sun

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, a traditional Lamba (or lambo) Pinisi sailing ship on the Indian ocean. Pinisi are Buginese wooden ships

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Banda Besar island, a handful of freshly harvested mace - a spice made up of the husk or aril surrounding the nutmeg seed of the fragrant nutmeg

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Banda Besar island, the town and port on Banda Besar island, also known as Great Banda, groot-Banda, Lontor, Lonthor or Lonthoir

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Banda Besar island, the town and port on Banda Besar island, also known as Great Banda, groot-Banda, Lontor, Lonthor or Lonthoir

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, a traditional Lamba (or lambo) Pinisi sailing ship on the Indian ocean. Pinisi are Buginese wooden ships

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Banda Besar island, a split nutmeg fruit showing the red mace and brown nutmeg

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Banda Besar island, a split nutmeg fruit showing the red mace and brown nutmeg

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Rhun island, a deserted white sand beach on the islet of Nailaka with a traditional Indonesian pinisi sailing ship moored offshore

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Ambon, Sapurua island, outrigger fishing boats on a turquoise sea

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Ambon, Malona Island, a local fisherman in front of a deserted white sand beach

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda Api, the view from the summit of Api volcano at dawn, showing Banda Naira town and island (aka Banda Neira / Lesser Banda)

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, A Kora Kora -traditional Maluku wooden racing canoe at Banda Besar island

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, tourists relaxing on the the deck of the Seatrek Katharina on a cruise in the Indian Ocean

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, Banda Besar (Great Banda) island, local boys in wooden canoes on the Indian Ocean, silhouetted by the setting sun

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Ambon, Malona Island, a local fisherman in front of a deserted white sand beach

Asia, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Seram island, Ora beach resort

Asia, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Spice Islands, Seram island, the Muslim village of Sawai on the north shore of the island

Banda Api
Marthony Mandra

Alleen
Marthony Mandra

Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica) camouflaged on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp)
Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica) camouflaged on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp.), Ambon Bay, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea

Page 24. The Bird of Paradise is a native of the Molucca Islands, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669997 Page 24. The Bird of Paradise is a native of the Molucca Islands, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Moluccan Shield, Indonesian (wood and shells)
AMQ115716 Moluccan Shield, Indonesian (wood and shells) by Indonesian; 124x27 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: stab marks show use; ); © Ashmolean Museum

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Maluku, also known as the Spice Islands, holds a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. This Indonesian archipelago in Asia has witnessed the arrival of influential figures like Francis Xavier, a Basque Roman Catholic missionary who left an indelible mark on its culture. The Moluccas are home to unique wildlife, including the endemic Salmon-crested cockatoo. Seram Island is particularly known for this majestic bird species that adds vibrant colors to its lush surroundings. The islands have been inhabited by various indigenous groups such as the Bugis, Makassar, and Moluccans themselves. These islanders have contributed to Maluku's cultural tapestry with their distinct traditions and way of life. Maluku's strategic location made it a sought-after destination during colonial times. The region played a significant role in the spice trade industry, attracting explorers from around the world. Banda and Rhun islands were particularly famous for their valuable spices like nutmeg and cloves. Throughout history, it has witnessed tragic events such as shipwrecks that serve as reminders of its maritime significance. These wrecks hold stories waiting to be discovered beneath the ocean's surface. Underneath Ambon Bay lies a hidden world teeming with marine life. The Common ghostgoby camouflages itself on hard coral colonies like Plesiastrea sp. , showcasing nature's incredible ability to adapt and survive in challenging environments. Beyond its shores lie encounters with people from different lands - Cochin China (Vietnam) in 1818 saw men and women dressed in traditional attire representing their culture amidst Maluku's beauty. A woman from Ambon showcases her local identity through her clothing while tattooed men from Halmahera display intricate designs symbolizing their heritage. As day turns into night over Ambon city harbor, breathtaking sunsets paint the sky with hues of orange and purple.