New Guinea Collection (page 7)

Sketches in New Guinea, Native Street in Kerepunu (engraving)
1591395 Sketches in New Guinea, Native Street in Kerepunu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in New Guinea, Native Street in Kerepunu)

Great Sicklebilled Bird of Paradise (Epimachus Speciosus)
986064 Great Sicklebilled Bird of Paradise (Epimachus Speciosus), 1875-1888 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81) & Hart

Hoisting the British Flag in New Guinea, Mr H M Chester, Queensland Magistrate, Calling for Cheers
1107075 Hoisting the British Flag in New Guinea, Mr H M Chester, Queensland Magistrate, Calling for Cheers, March 1883(engraving) by English School

Red Ourang-outang, 1860 (colour litho)
1000707 Red Ourang-outang, 1860 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A The Instructive Picture Book)

Papuans of Humboldts Bay, New Guinea alarmed at the steam launch of the Challenger (engraving)
961967 Papuans of Humboldts Bay, New Guinea alarmed at the steam launch of the Challenger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Papuans of Humboldts Bay)

Bennetts Cassowary (Casuarius bennetti), c. 1851-76 (w / c & pencil on paper)
780836 Bennetts Cassowary (Casuarius bennetti), c.1851-76 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

A Victoria Crowned Pigeon at London Zoo in September 1927 (b / w photo)
3601565 A Victoria Crowned Pigeon at London Zoo in September 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Phyllophora armata, a Leaf-Like Locust from New Guinea, Male and Female (engraving)
2791438 Phyllophora armata, a Leaf-Like Locust from New Guinea, Male and Female (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phyllophora armata)

H. M. Chester, Queensland Magistrate at the Hoisting of the British Flag in New Guinea, March 1883 (engraving)
671301 H. M. Chester, Queensland Magistrate at the Hoisting of the British Flag in New Guinea, March 1883 (engraving) by English School

Curved rectangular Sepik shield, the front with central band of five masks
CH469808 Curved rectangular Sepik shield, the front with central band of five masks, each with fibre in the pierced septum, within panel of carved zigzags (wood)

Rectangular New Guinea shield, decorated with carved scrolls in relief
CH469807 Rectangular New Guinea shield, decorated with carved scrolls in relief, the back with six carved lugs to hold rattan loops

Rectangular New Guinea Highlands shield (wood)
CH469804 Rectangular New Guinea Highlands shield (wood) by New Guinean; height: 150.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: bouclier hali; ); Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

Ancestor Mask (wood)
PFR142551 Ancestor Mask (wood) by New Guinean; Private Collection; ePaul Freeman; out of copyright

Sketches of New Guinea (engraving)
1617565 Sketches of New Guinea (engraving) by Melville, Harden Sidney (c.1837-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of New Guinea)

View of a group of five tropical birds called "birds of paradise"
2334750 View of a group of five tropical birds called " birds of paradise", living in New Guinea (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Perch on a tree branch)

Dendrolagus and Hypsiprymnus, 1860 (colour litho)
1000708 Dendrolagus and Hypsiprymnus, 1860 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A The Instructive Picture Book)

New Guinea (colour litho)
3657055 New Guinea (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Guinea. Illustration for Panorama of Nations or Journeys Among the Families of Men by H G)

Notes with our Australian Squadron (engraving)
1062149 Notes with our Australian Squadron (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes with our Australian Squadron)

denise family
Alexander Safonov

our new guinea
Pavol Stranak

the dog
Pavol Stranak

asmat warrior
Girdan Nasution

US troops land ashore from LC-IL (landing craft - infantry large) vessels to storm Japanese strong-holds at the mouth of the Tor River in New Guinea. Circa May 1944

Two men with a single objective - the defeat of the Japanese. An Australian sergeant talking to a native chief from Lului village in New Britain (Papua New Guinea). 9th January 1945

Split level image of Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp. ) flourishing in shallow water close
Split level image of Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) flourishing in shallow water close to uninhabited coral islands. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) waits in ambush, hiding against a seafan (Annella sp.) hunting silversides (Atherinidae), with schooling bigeye snapper (Lutjanus lutjanus) behind

New Guinea warrior
PAPUA NEW GUINEA - CIRCA 1930s: Mature native warrior with bone through nose, Port Moresby. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Magnificent Bird of Paradise, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen &
Magnificent Bird of Paradise, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Cassowary, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen &
Cassowary, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Papuan hornbill (Rhyticeros plicatus) male perched in tree. Papua New Guinea

RF - A giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) scatters baitfish (silversides and cardinalfish) as it hunts on a coral reef. Yillet Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Split level image of a hard coral garden (Acropora spp. ) in front of a tropical island
Split level image of a hard coral garden (Acropora spp.) in front of a tropical island. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Misool Marine Protected Area. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Split level with Table corals (Acropora spp. ) growing close to an island
Split level with Table corals (Acropora spp.) growing close to an island. Pelee Island, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Stingless golden jellyfish (Mastigias sp. ), backlit by the sun
Stingless golden jellyfish (Mastigias sp.), backlit by the sun, in a landlocked marine lake in the middle of an island. Their golden colour comes from endosymbiotic algae

Group of Longfin batfish (Platax teira) beneath the surface, close to an island. Farondi Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp. ) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle
Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp.) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle) at night on a coral reef. Piaynemo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Orbiculate cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) sheltering amongst roots of mangroves (Rhizophora sp.) in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Pacific ocean

View of mountains along the north shore of Waigeo Island in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Spotted jelly (Mastigias papua) swims in sheltered cove in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Pacific Ocean

View of coastal beach with palm trees in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Pacific Ocean

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) over pristine coral reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Kaleidoscopic image of brittle star (Ophiothrix sp), North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. ) on Sea pen (Virgularia sp. ). Rinca, Indonesia
Kaleidoscopic image of Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp.) on Sea pen (Virgularia sp.). Rinca, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of soft coral. West Papua, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of polyps on gorgonian coral. West Papua, Indonesia

One of the dams constructed by the local field staff of the Borneo Nature Foundation in the canals in the Sabangau (peat-swamp) Forest. These are made to combat forest fires

Pandan (Pandanus sp. ) growing in the Sabangau River, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
Pandan (Pandanus sp.) growing in the Sabangau River, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Shoal of three Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

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New Guinea, a land of diverse wonders and breathtaking beauty. From the topographic map of Australia to the 17th-century map of the New World, this island holds centuries of history within its borders. But it's not just about ancient maps; it's also home to mesmerizing marine life like the Electric fileclam and Disco clam found in West Papua, Indonesia. The RF-Western clownfish gracefully dances among the Magnificent sea anemone in perfect harmony. And let's not forget about the Bigfin squid, with its mysterious allure as it hovers above open water. Venturing into Papua New Guinea, we discover native villages that have preserved their traditions for generations. The kaleidoscopic image of Clarks anemonefish takes us on a visual journey to Ambon, Indonesia. In this enchanting place, even butterflies captivate our attention. A collector diligently works amidst vibrant colors in New Guinea while admiring their delicate beauty. Underwater secrets unfold as we encounter fascinating creatures like Striped eel catfish and Tasseled wobbegong shark yawning off Citrus Ridge on Yanggefo Island. Exploring further beneath the surface reveals gorgonian sea fans adorning coral reefs at Raja Ampat in West Papua, Indonesia – a true spectacle for nature enthusiasts. New Guinea is more than just a name; it represents an extraordinary blend of natural wonders and cultural heritage waiting to be discovered by those who seek adventure and awe-inspiring experiences.