Longhouse Collection

View of Namuka island, Fiji. Captain James Cook's men with natives in front of a longhouse
FLO4624460 View of Namuka island, Fiji. Captain James Cook's men with natives in front of a longhouse. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after William Hodges from Giulio Ferrario's

Kayeli village on Buru island, Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Andrea Bernieri
FLO4624291 Kayeli village on Buru island, Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

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

King Polaho drinking kava in a longhouse, Tonga (Friendly Islands). Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after
FLO4624448 King Polaho drinking kava in a longhouse, Tonga (Friendly Islands). Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after John Webber from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Atotarho - War Chief (engraving)
980413 Atotarho - War Chief (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atotarho - War Chief)

Stone Giant or Cannibal (engraving)
980412 Stone Giant or Cannibal (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stone Giant or Cannibal)

F. 17 A Morai, in Atooi, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671387 F.17 A Morai, in Atooi, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

King Polaho drinking kava in a longhouse, Tonga (Friendly Islands). Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after John Webber from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

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

Kayeli village on Buru island, Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Les Fetes Du Mariage Chez Les Dayaks (engraving)
2783355 Les Fetes Du Mariage Chez Les Dayaks (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Fetes Du Mariage Chez Les Dayaks)

The Flying Head Put To Flight (engraving)
980414 The Flying Head Put To Flight (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flying Head Put To Flight)

Village of the Susquehanna People, Susquehanna River (engraving detail
PNP245696 Village of the Susquehanna People, Susquehanna River (engraving detail) published as inset in Hermann Molls " A New map of the north parts of American claimed by France" 1720 by

Returning Thanks to the Great Spirit (engraving)
980411 Returning Thanks to the Great Spirit (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Returning Thanks to the Great Spirit)

Central Council House of the Iroquois, from Houses
PNP245697 Central Council House of the Iroquois, from Houses and House Life of the American Aborigines, 1881 (coloured engraving) by American School

F. 18 The Inside of the House, in the Morai, in Atooi, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671388 F.18 The Inside of the House, in the Morai, in Atooi, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Bath and North East Somerset BA2 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bath and North East Somerset BA2 8

Street scene in Tasikmalaya, Java, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Street scene in Tasikmalaya, Java, 1898. Thatched buildings and palm trees in what is now Indonesia. In Tasikmalaja. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth]

Kampong near Jomblang, Semarang, Java, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Kampong near Jomblang, Semarang, Java, 1898. Thatched longhouses and bamboo entrance gate to a kampong, a small village or community of houses in Malay-speaking lands

Braiid Norse site on the Isle of Man. In the foreground is a Norse longhouse, and beyond it is a Norse boat-shaped house, and on the right is a Celtic roundhouse

Native American Algonquin Indian village, 1585. Sketch from observations made by the English expedition under John White in 1585 of Pomeiock, Gibbs Creek, North Carolina

Algonquin Indian village traditionally was made of bark covered dwellings such as wigwams and longhouse in the Northeast woodlands

IROQUOIS VILLAGE, c1500. Artists reconstruction of part of a Huron Iroquois palisaded village, c1500. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

Dyak Longhouse
A very short longhouse, is this Dyak dwelling, set in the jungle on the banks of the Upper Rajang, Sarawak, Malaysia. Date: 1960s

Greenland, Eriks Fjord, Brattahlid. Replica of Thjodhilds Church originally built in the summer of AD 1000 and named for Erik the Reds wife. A replica of Erik the Reds longhouse is in the background

Cross section illustration of timber longhouse with thatched roof, Bylany, Moravia, Czech Republic

MORTUARY, 16th CENTURY. A Carolina Native American mortuary. Copper engraving, 16th century

IROQUOIS VILLAGE, c1500. Artists reconstruction of part of a Huron Iroquois palisaded village, c1500. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

NATIVE AMERICANS: VILLAGE, 1650s. A Minisink village, the typical village surrounding the Iroquois. Detail from Nicolas Visschers map of New Netherland, 1651-55

Singapore - Traditional pole acrobat Date: circa 1909

Viking house in ring fortress, artwork
Viking house in ring fortress. Cutaway artwork of the inside of a Viking longhouse in one of the circular Viking fortresses known as trelleborgs

Nothybus fly, Borneo C016 / 4532
Nothybus fly (Nothybus sp), Borneo

Rainforest moth C016 / 4531
Rainforest moth (family Syntomidae), Borneo

Commander butterfly, Borneo C016 / 4528
Commander butterfly (Moduza procris) drinking from leaf

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Longhouses: From Tonga to Palau and Beyond" Step into the fascinating world of longhouses, where ancient traditions and vibrant cultures come alive. In this captivating image, we witness King Polaho indulging in kava, a ceremonial drink, within the confines of a traditional longhouse in Tonga's Friendly Islands. The handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso after John Webber takes us back to 1844 Florence, Italy when Giulio Ferrario documented costumes from around the world. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter Atotarho - War Chief depicted in another striking engraving. This powerful figure reminds us of the significance that longhouses held as centers for governance and decision-making among indigenous communities. The allure continues with glimpses into different regions such as Atooi's Morai captured through watercolor artistry between 1773-84. We are transported to Palau Island's bay where a view of a longhouse stands proudly against nature's backdrop. Our journey then takes us to Kayeli village on Buru Island in Indonesia's Maluku archipelago. Here, amidst lush surroundings, longhouses served as communal spaces fostering unity and shared experiences among villagers. Les Fetes Du Mariage Chez Les Dayaks engraving invites us into yet another realm – this time exploring marriage celebrations among Dayak people who reside along rivers in Borneo. Their intricately designed longhouses reflect their deep-rooted cultural practices. Moving across continents brings us face-to-face with legends like The Flying Head Put To Flight – an intriguing tale immortalized through engravings. These stories often found their way inside these magnificent structures that housed generations upon generations. Closer to home lies Susquehanna River’s Village of the Susquehanna People engraved detail showcasing Native American life during colonial times. Longhouses were not only shelters but also symbols of community strength and resilience.