Melanesia Collection (page 11)

War canoe, Solomon Islands, c1923. Artist: HJ Shepstone
War canoe, Solomon Islands, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Native canoe on a palm shaded beach, Solomon Islands, c1923. Artist: York & Son
Native canoe on a palm shaded beach, Solomon Islands, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Fire walking in Fiji, 1920. A print from Customs of the World, Hutchinson and Company, 1920

How We Go to Cricket in the Solomon Islands, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

A Roro chief dressed for a ceremonial dance, Papua New Guinea, 1920. Artist: Charles Gabriel Seligman
A Roro chief dressed for a ceremonial dance, Papua New Guinea, 1920. A print from Customs of the World, Hutchinson and Company, 1920

Woman wearing full mourning costume, Melanesia, 1920. Artist: Gunnar Landtman
Woman wearing full mourning costume, Melanesia, 1920. After the death of a man his wife is secluded in an enclosure of mats, she smears her body in mud, wails continuously and only goes out at night

Women in festival attire, Melanesia, 1920. Artist: George Brown
Women in festival attire, Melanesia, 1920. Melanesian women dressed in all their finery ready to welcome home their menfolk who have been away in their canoes

Masks possessing magical qualities, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, 1920. Artist: Strecker and Schroder
Masks possessing magical qualities, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, 1920. These distinctive masks are worn by members of the Duk Duk society

Dancers of the Fly River region, Papua New Guinea, 1920. A print from Customs of the World, Hutchinson and Company, 1920

Malformation of the ears, Solomon Islands, 1920. Artist: JW Beattie
Malformation of the ears, Solomon Islands, 1920. A man with pierced ear lobes enlarged by discs and a nose ring. A print from Customs of the World, Hutchinson and Company, 1920

Melanesian bowl, Tami Island, Papua New Guinea, 20th century. From the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Melanesian mask from New Ireland, from the Hornimann Museums collection

Melanesian male and female ancestor figures from New Ireland, from the Hornimann Museums collection

Head of Malanggan figure, intended to rot with a body
Head of Malanggan figure from Melanesia, New Ireland. From the British Museums collection

Head of a wooden figure from New Ireland, Melanesian. From the British Museums collection

Wooden figure from New Ireland, Melanesia. British Museum

Male and female ancestor figures from Melanesia
Male and female ancestor figures of chalk. From New Ireland in Melanesia, now in the Horniman Museum in London

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Oceanic People Chromolithograph 1896
Ozeanische Volker (Oceanic People) Chromolithograph 1896

Sunlight descends underwater and into a crevice in a reef in the Solomon Islands. This remote part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

Traditional wood carving in Noumea, New Caledonia, Melanesia, South Pacific, Pacific

Papua New Guinea, Lae. Native art, Papua New Guinea University of Technology

Oriental Sweetlips Fish
LA-1791 Harlequin Sweetlips FISH Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides Distibution: Maldives to Fiji, north to Ryuk, south to the Great Barrier Reef

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A lionfish, Pterois volitans, and alcyonarian soft coral, Fiji

This close view of the eye and scale detail of a Pacific longnose parrotfish (Hipposcarus longiceps) was taken at night on a Fijian reef while it was sleeping

A look at the front end of a Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), Bequ Lagoon, Viti Levu, Fiji. This species is known for its ability to survive in fresh water where it gives birth to its young; Viti

A native of Papua New Guinea with a fish trap. From a contemporary print, c. 1935
A native of Papua New Guinea with a fish trap. From a contemporary print, c.1935

Fijian reef scene in vibrant colours
Alconarian coral with schooling anthias dominate this Fijian reef scene; Fiji

Arnazs Damselfish, Chrysiptera arnazae, Philippines
A huge fan of gorgonian coral is the background for Arnazs damselfish (Chrysiptera arnazae). Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs at a depth to avoid the effects of the surge; Philippines

Shipwrecked fishing boat on beach; Papua New Guinea

Alconarian And Gorgonian Coral With Schooling Anthias Dominate, A Fijian Reef Scene; Fiji

A Close Up Look At Night Of A Sleeping Three Color Parrotfish (Scarus Tricolor); Fiji

A Half Above, Half Below Look At A Fijian Reef With Alconarian And Gorgonian Coral And A Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia Mydas); Fiji

Fiji, Seastar (Gomophia Egyptiaca) On Gorgonian Coral (Melithaea Sp)

These Two Orange-Fin Anemonefish (Amphiprion Chrysopterus) Are Pictured Hiding In Their Host Anemone; Fiji

A Spiny Sea Star (Gomophia Egeria) On A Colony Of Green Tube Coral (Tubastrea Micrantha) At Night; Fiji Islands

A Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricata) At Turtle Alley; Island Of Kandavu, Fiji

A Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon Obesus) Cruises A Shallow Reef, With Blacktip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus Melanopterus) Seen In The Background; Fiji

Alconarian And Gorgonian Coral With Schooling Bigeye Jacks Dominate This Fijian Reef Scene; Fiji

A Yellow Gorgonian Crab (Xenocarcinus Depressus) At Night On Its Host, A Gorgonian Coral Fan; Fiji

A Sunset Wrasse (Thalassoma Lutescens) Swimming In Front Of A Gorgonian Coral Fan; Fiji

A Portion Of A School Of Hellers Barracuda (Sphyraena Helleri) Patrolling The Open Water Off A Fijian Reef; Fiji

Remoras suck the the hull of a shipwreck in Fiji
Remoras suck the the hull of a shipwreck, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A magnificent ceratosoma nudibranch on coral, Solomons
A magnificent ceratosoma (Ceratosoma magnificum) nudibranch on coral, Russell Islands, Solomons

Melanesia, Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands, island of Owaraha or Owa Raha (formerly known as Santa Ana), village of Gupuna aka Ghupuna. Calm lagoon view with reef

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

Fiji, Viti Levu, Ba View of the Ba River
Fiji, Viti Levu, Ba, View of the Ba River

Bone knife from Papua New Guinea
Traditional bone knife of unknown age, from Sepik Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Made from tibiotarsus of Cassowary Casuarius sp

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Melanesia, a captivating region in the South Pacific, is home to an array of breathtaking wonders. Among them is the magnificent Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly. Its vibrant colors and graceful flight make it a true gem of Melanesian biodiversity. Venturing into the rainforests of New Caledonia, one may encounter the striking Kagu with its crest erect. This unique bird species showcases its beauty amidst lush greenery, reminding us of the rich diversity found within these pristine habitats. Exploring beneath Melanesia's azure waters reveals another fascinating creature—the Bull Shark in Fiji. Known for their formidable presence and adaptability to both saltwater and freshwater environments, they command respect as one of nature's most impressive predators. In West Papua, Indonesia lies an underwater spectacle that seems straight out of a discotheque—the Electric fileclam or Disco clam (Ctenoides ales). Its mesmerizing light display captivates all who witness it, adding yet another layer to Melanesia's natural marvels. The Western clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) finds solace among the tentacles of the Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), forming a symbiotic relationship that exemplifies harmony in this aquatic paradise. Delving deeper into Melanesian waters unveils an enigmatic creature—the Bigfin squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana). Hovering effortlessly above open water, its portrait evokes wonder and curiosity about what other mysteries lie hidden below. Beyond its awe-inspiring wildlife, Melanesia boasts historical significance too. With cartography at heart—represented by compass roses on maps—it has been intricately linked to navigation across vast oceans like the Indian Ocean. The Mercator projection aids our understanding of this vast region's geography while highlighting Melanesia's place on Earth’s tapestry. Melanesia's cultural tapestry is equally captivating.