Belau Collection

View of a longhouse in the bay of Palau island. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4624437 View of a longhouse in the bay of Palau island. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence

Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Sauvage des Ysles Pelew, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Sauvage des Ysles Pelew, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Ambassadeur du Roy de Pelew, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Ambassadeur du Roy de Pelew, c1797

View of a longhouse in the bay of Palau island. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1844

Palace of the Galician Centre, 1920s
Palace of the Galician Centre. The beautiful Palace of the Galician Centre ( Palacio del Centro Gallego), one of the most beautiful of the capital city, was constructed in 1914 and cost $3, 000, 000

Prince LeeBoo statue, Palau Community College in Koror, Koror Island, Republic of Palau
Prince LeeBoo of Belau statue, Palau Community College in Koror, Koror Island, Republic of Palau, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Peleliu, Palau. WWI landing craft wreckage Peleliu, Palau
World War II landing craft wreckage Peleliu Island, Palau

Group of Japanese scuba divers following each other in the Blue Corner, Republic of Palau, Micronesia

Mens meeting house at Belau National Museum Koror, Republic of Palau, Pacific

Crinoid on end of whip coral, Palau. Palau (Belau), Pacific Ocean
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Bignose unicornfish off reef with barracuda and trigger fish, Palau. (Naso vlamingii). Palau (Belau), Pacific
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Blue fungid coral, Palau. Palau (Belau), Pacific Ocean
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Pink anemonefish over anemone, Palau. (Amphiprion perieraion). Palau (Belau), Pacific Ocean
David Day / SplashdownDirect

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Discovering the Rich History and Natural Beauty of Belau" Step back in time to May 1, 1788, as we meet Ludee, one of the wives of Abba Thulle. Through the lens of Henry Kingsbury's camera, we catch a glimpse into their lives on Palau island. The longhouse in the bay stands tall, a testament to their communal way of living. Prince Lee Boo, Abba Thulle's second son, also graces our historical records from that day. His regal presence captured forever by Kingsbury's artistry. Today, his statue at Palau Community College honors his legacy and reminds us of Belau's rich heritage. Fast forward to the 1920s when the Palace of Galician Centre stood proudly on Koror Island. A symbol of cultural exchange and unity between nations. Its grandeur still echoes through time. But it is not just history that defines Belau; its natural wonders are equally captivating. Peleliu bears witness to remnants left behind by World War I landing craft wreckage—a solemn reminder amidst its serene beauty. Diving enthusiasts flock to Blue Corner where Japanese scuba divers follow each other in awe-inspiring underwater exploration. The vibrant marine life dances before their eyes—an aquatic paradise found only in Belau's Pacific waters. At Belau National Museum in Koror, men gather within a meeting house steeped in tradition and wisdom passed down through generations—a place where stories come alive and culture thrives. As we venture further beneath the waves surrounding Palau (Belau), an enchanting world unfolds before us—crinoids delicately perched atop whip coral swaying with ocean currents—an exquisite sight that leaves us breathless. And let us not forget about Bignose unicornfish gracefully swimming alongside barracuda and trigger fish—their colorful presence adding vibrancy to Palau’s vast Pacific Ocean canvas. Belau, a land of captivating history and breathtaking natural wonders.