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

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

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

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, 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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Mandarinfish - with ornate markings - Banda Neira Jetty dive site, night dive, Ambon, Maluku (Moluccas), Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

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Clark's Anemonefish - in Sea Anemone (Stichodactyla sp) - Laha dive site, Ambon, Maluku (Moluccas), Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

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Clark's Anemonefish - in Sea Anemone (Stichodactyla sp) - Laha dive site, Ambon, Maluku (Moluccas), Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

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Scale Worm - on underside of Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia sp) - Laha dive site, Ambon, Maluku (Moluccas), Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

Man and woman of the Molucco Isles (Maluku Islands), 1818. Melanesian people with shield, spear, quiver of arrows. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present

Eastern quoll and Maluku kangaroo
Eastern quoll, Dasyurus viverrinus, and pelandoc or Maluku kangaroo, Dorcopsis species. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris

Corocoro boat from the island of Guebe, Maluku
Corocoro boat with sails and oars from the island of Guebe, Maluku Islands, Indonesia, 19th century. The Guebe chief or king sits on deck, while a drummer beats time for the oarsmen

Warrior from the island of Guebe, Maluku Islands, Indonesia, 19th century. He wears a turban, long coat over trousers and carries a spear and shield. Weapons and musical instruments

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

Ms 24224 Fol. 20v Map of the Ladrones Islands, from an account of the Voyage of Ferdinand
CHT365010 Ms 24224 Fol.20v Map of the Ladrones Islands, from an account of the Voyage of Ferdinand Magellan (gouache on paper) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Map showing the Molucca Islands off Halmahera, 1640 (coloured engraving)
BON111184 Map showing the Molucca Islands off Halmahera, 1640 (coloured engraving) by Jansson, Joannes (1588-1664); 37.6x48.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Dutch

View of the Corocores of the Island of Guebe, from the Island of Pisang
TRV173961 View of the Corocores of the Island of Guebe, from the Island of Pisang, from Voyage Autour du Monde sur les Corvettes de L Uranie 1817-20 engraved by Coutant

Banda sea
Svetlin Yosifov

View over the Banda archipelago from the summit of Gunung Api Wetar volcano, Banda Api, Maluku, Spice Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

The sun setting behind islets in the Banda archipelago, Banda, Maluku, Spice Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A local fisherman in a traditional canoe, Banda, Maluku, Spice Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A local fisherman in a traditional canoe in front of the ridges of the Banda islands, Banda, Maluku, Spice Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Local boys on a wooden canoe at sunset, Banda, Maluku, Spice Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Fort Victoria on the island of Amboina, 1617 (oil on canvas)
1765849 Fort Victoria on the island of Amboina, 1617 (oil on canvas) by Dutch School, (17th century); 148.8u268.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Dutch East India Company Trading Post of Banda Neira in the Southern Moluccas, c
1765848 Dutch East India Company Trading Post of Banda Neira in the Southern Moluccas, c.1662-3 (oil on canvas) by Vinckeboons, Johannes (1576-1632) (attr)

Map showing the Molucca Islands off Halmahera, 1640 (coloured engraving)
XCF291062 Map showing the Molucca Islands off Halmahera, 1640 (coloured engraving) by Jansson, Joannes (1588-1664); 37.6x48.8 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Natives of the Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia. Artist: AE Pratt
Natives of the Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia. The Tanimbar Islands are located in the Maluku province of Indonesia. A print from Customs of the World, Volume II Hutchinson and Co, Paternoster Row

Village on Seram, Indonesia, 19th century. Artist: J Moynet
Village on Seram, Indonesia, 19th century. Seram is an island in the Maluku province of Indonesia, north of Ambon Island

Dutch house in Ternate, Indonesia, 19th century. Artist: Mesples
Dutch house in Ternate, Indonesia, 19th century. Ternate is an island and town in the Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia

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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.