Madagascan Collection (page 2)

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Food, Cooking, Ingredients, Small bottle of Madagascan Vanilla extract

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Animals, Lemur catta, Ring Tailed Lemur with its young in the wild, Berenty, Madagascar

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Animals, Lemur catta, Ring Tailed Lemur with its young in the wild, Berenty, Madagascar

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Animals, Lemur catta, Ring Tailed Lemur in the wild, Berenty, Madagascar

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Animals, Lemur catta, Ring Tailed Lemur in the wild, Berenty, Madagascar

The Kabary Plain, Andohalo, Antananarivo, Madagascar, 1895. Creator: Colonel Stewart
The Kabary Plain, Andohalo, Antananarivo, Madagascar, 1895. Open area in the Malagasy capital, possibly used for making speeches. Kabary is a highly stylized form of speech in Malagasy culture

The Market Place, Antananarivo, Madagascar, 1895. Creator: Colonel Stewart
The Market Place, Antananarivo, Madagascar, 1895. Crowds at the market in the capital city of Madagascar. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

A group of Hova, people of Madagascar, 1912.. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Sakalava types from Menabe, Western Madagascar, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Village chief, Mangabe, Madagascar, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Women pounding rice, Madagascar, late 19th century. Illustration from Island of Madagascar, sites, manners and costumes, Paris

Malagasy Women, 19th century. Artist: Alexandre Bida
Malagasy Women, 19th century. Engraving after a photograph

Malagasy Warrior, 19th century. Artist: Gerome Staal
Malagasy Warrior, 19th century. Engraving after a photograph

Travelling in Madagascar, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Native of Madagascar, c1850. Artist: James Prichard
Native of Madagascar, c1850. Engraving from the Natural History of Man by James Pritchard, (London, 1855)

Departure of the Madagascans, Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st October 1900

Uniforms of the French expeditionary force in Madagascar, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer
Uniforms of the French expeditionary force in Madagascar, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st April 1895

Tananarive (Antananarivo), capital of Madagascar, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Tananarive (Antananarivo), capital of Madagascar, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 27th October 1895

Victory!!, French intervention in Madagascar, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Victory!!, French intervention in Madagascar, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 27th October 1895

The Hova army, Madagascar, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
The Hova army, Madagascar, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th May 1895

Hova money changers, Madagascar, late 19th century. Artist: Gillot
Hova money changers, Madagascar, late 19th century. Illustration from Island of Madagascar, sites, manners and costumes, (Paris)

Young Hova women, Madagascar, late 19th century. Illustration from Island of Madagascar, sites, manners and costumes, (Paris)

Queen Ranavalona Manjaka III of Madagascar, c 1880s. The Queen (1861-1917) ruled from 1883-1897. Illustration from Island of Madagascar, sites, manners and costumes, (Paris)

M le Myre de Vilers in Madagascar, 1894. Artist: F Meaulle
M le Myre de Vilers in Madagascar, 1894. Myre de Vilers attempted to bring about a reconciliation between the islands government and France

The French colonial forces, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
The French colonial forces is a general designation for the military forces that garrisoned and were largely recruited from the French colonial empire from the late 17th century until 1960

Assault on a Hova Fort, Madagascar, 1883-1896. France invaded Madagascar in 1883 in what became known as the first Franco-Hova War (Hova being the name of the islands Merina aristocrats)

The royal princesses preaching the holy war in Madagascar, 1894. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
The royal princesses preaching the holy war in Madagascar, 1894. Madagascar was an independent kingdom ruled by Queen Ravanolova III of the Merina dynasty

Madagascan Sakalave (Sakalava) Woman
Woman from the Sakalava Tribe, who live on the western edge of Madagascar from Morandava to Nosy Be. Date: circa 1910s

Antankarana woman from Mahajanga, Madagascar
An Antankarana woman from Mahajanga (Majunga) a city and a district on the northwest coast of Madagascar. Note the distinctive balled hairstyle, nose jewellery and beaded necklaces

Xanthopan morganii praedicta, Madagascan sphinx moth
Darwins sphinx moth, found in Madagascar. The species as a whole is known as Morgans sphinx

View on Antsirabe, Madagascar
View on Antsirabe in central Madagascar from Hotel Terminus. Date: circa 1920

River port in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Port with pirogues at the Ikopa River transporting crops in Antananarivo (Tananarive), Madagascar. Date: circa 1910

Girls school at Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
A group of girls with their maid washing and grinding harvest at the girls school at Fianarantsoa (meaning good education ), Madagascar. Date: circa 1907

Gallieni, Colonial Administrator and Island of Madagascar
Map of the (then) French Overseas Territory, the island of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean - with inset portrait of Joseph Simon Gallieni (1849-1916)

Ranavalona III, Queen of Madagascar
RANAVALONA III (1862-1917) in 1883, at the commencement of her reign. In 1897 she was dethroned by the French and exiled to Reunion Date: 1883

Tsingy de Bemaraha, Madagascar
Tsingy de Bemaraha. View over the sharp eroded limestone cliffs on the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, Madagascar. This national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar
Avenue of the Baobabs. Locals walking through the Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar. The Avenue, or Alley, of the Baobabs is a prominent group of baobab (Adansonia grandidieri)

Antlion. View of the upper side of a Palparellus voeltzkowi antlion (family Myrmeleontidae) with its wings spread. This specimen was found in Madagascar and has a wingspan of 6cm

Viridian Treefrog (Boophis viridis) adult, sitting on leaf, Andasibe, Madagascar

Sunday at church in Antsiranana, Madagascar
European, dressed in white attenders of a Sunday church service in Antsiranana (Diego-Suarez), Madagascar. Date: circa 1910

Post office in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Pedestrians walking past the post office in Antananarivo (Tananarive), Madagascar. Date: circa 1910

Tax office in Toamasina, Madagascar
Tax office in Toamasina (Tamatave), Madagascar. Date: circa 1910

Rue Colbert in Antsirabe, Madagascar
Rue Colbert and Comptoir National d Escompte de Paris in Antsirabe, central Madagascar. Date: circa 1908

Morondava, Madagascar
The town of Morondava at the west coast of Madagascar. Date: circa 1905

Barracks in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Barracks in Antananarivo (Tananarive), Madagascar. Date: circa 1908

Wrestling match in Madagascar
Audience around a wrestling match between two men in Madagascar. Date: circa 1910

Ambodifotatra on Nosy Boraha island, Madagascar
Crowd at the beach of Ambodifotatra on Nosy Boraha island (ά e Sainte-Marie) in the Indian Ocean in front of the eastern coast of Madagascar. Date: circa 1908

Main radio station in Alarobia, Madagascar
Main radio station in Alarobia, a town in the centre of Madagascar. Date: circa 1910

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"Discover the Enchanting World of Madagascar: From Hissing Cockroaches to Majestic Indri" Embark on a captivating journey through the diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Madagascar. Known for its unique wildlife, this island nation is home to fascinating creatures like the Gromphadorhina portentosa, also known as the hissing cockroach. These resilient insects may not be everyone's favorite, but they play an important role in maintaining the ecological balance. As you explore further, encounter the graceful Indri, one of the largest lemurs found only in Madagascar. With their haunting calls echoing through dense rainforests, these primates are sure to leave you mesmerized by their beauty and agility. But it's not just about animals; Madagascar boasts stunning flora too. Marvel at the vibrant colors sunset moths fluttering delicately amidst lush vegetation. And don't miss out on encountering the majestic Traveller's palm (Ravenala madagascariensis), with its fan-shaped leaves that provide shelter and respite from scorching sunrays. Delve into history as well with glimpses into 19th-century life on this intriguing island. Step back in time with a digital reproduction capturing a Madagascan Sakalave woman adorned in traditional attire – an embodiment of grace and cultural heritage. Learn about significant figures such as Gallieni, a colonial administrator who left an indelible mark on both France and Madagascar during his tenure. Discover Ranavalona III, Queen of Madagascar whose reign witnessed pivotal moments shaping her kingdom's destiny. Immerse yourself in Alfred Grandidier's vivid illustrations depicting scenes from recent explorations in 1875 – witness wrestling matches before Tananarivo court or catch a glimpse of Hovahs engaging in their daily activities. Uncover more hidden treasures like old Danish Pikes drawings showcasing peculiarities such as "The Great Bat of Madagascar" preserved in a jar of spirits.