Papua Collection

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Bowl of pearls cultured from silver-lipped pearl oysters
Bowl of pearls cultured from silver-lipped pearl oysters, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Sweetlip fish swims over sea fan
Sweetlip fish swims over gorgonian coral, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Australia, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas. Southeast Asia (top left), New Zealand (lower right) and Antarctica (bottom right)

Map / East India Islands
Map of the East India Islands, including Borneo, the Celebes, Sumatra, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Yellowtail fusilier fish swim past sea whip coral

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Cenderawasih Bay West Papua Indonesia

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Cenderawasih Bay West Papua Indonesia

Papua, New Guinea, native village
Native village on Humboldt Bay, Papua, New Guinea, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

cannibals?
Pavol Stranak

PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1895
Papua New Guinea: village scene in the north-east of the island Date: 1895

Map of Oceania 1877
Warrens Common School Geography 1877

Oceania map 1889
Indiana Educational Series The Complete Geography - Indianapolis 1889

An Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis Adeliae) at Paulet Island, Antarctic Peninsula, building a nest with rocks and pebbles in the snow

Picture No. 11676006
Gentoo Penguins squawking. Date:

An endemic epaulette shark swims across the seafloor of Raja Ampat
An endemic epaulette shark swims across the rubble seafloor of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This small shark spends most of its time on the bottom of reef environments

Papua New Guinea - Elevara Mission and L. M.s Mission
Papua New Guinea - Elevara Village and the L.M.S. Mission. The London Missionary Society was a non-denominational missionary society formed in England in 1795 by evangelical Anglicans

generation of warriors
Pavol Stranak

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) group walking, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

PAPUA NEW GUINEA, SAMARAI ISLAND-80911
Raimondo Restelli

PAPUA NEW GUINEA, SAMARAI ISLAND-80911
Raimondo Restelli

PAPUA NEW GUINEA, SAMARAI ISLAND-80911
Raimondo Restelli

PAPUA NEW GUINEA, SAMARAI ISLAND-80911
Raimondo Restelli

PAPUA NEW GUINEA, SAMARAI ISLAND-80911
Raimondo Restelli

Map of Australia 1895
The Rand-McNally Grammar School Geography 1895 - Chicago & New York

Picture No. 10854233
Papua New Guinea - Huli woman breast feeding child & piglet Date:

PAPUA NEW GUINEA, SAMARAI ISLAND-80911
Raimondo Restelli

Hunter from the Wayna Suanda tribe, Papua New Guinea
Svetlin Yosifov

Boy from the Wayna Suanda tribe with a skin disease. Papua New Guinea
Svetlin Yosifov

psycho
Alexander Safonov

Beautiful limestone islands are fringed by coral reefs in Wayag, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This region is known for its amazing marine biodiversity

The remote limestone islands in Raja Ampat are surrounded by calm seas and healthy reefs. This tropical region has high marine biodiversity

An isolated marine lake is found inside a remote limestone island near Misool in Raja Ampat. This tropical region has high marine biodiversity

The remote limestone islands of Misool in Raja Ampat are surrounded by calm seas and healthy reefs. This tropical region has high marine biodiversity

Beautiful limestone islands rise from the calm seas of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its extraordinary marine biodiversity

Beautiful, tropical islands rise from the seascape in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Beautiful limestone islands rise from Raja Ampat's seascape. This remote part of Indonesia is home to the greatest marine biodiversity on Earth

Beautiful coral reefs fringe remote limestone islands in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. The reefs here are home to the world's greatest marine biodiversity

An aerial view of islands in Raja Ampat. This area is the heart of marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers

Limestone islands, surrounded by coral reefs, lie scattered throughout the Raja Ampat seascape. This region is known for its marine biodiversity

Seen from the air, healthy coral reefs surround tropical islands in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This area is known for its incredible marine biodiversity

Map of Australia and Polynesia 1877
Warrens Common School Geography 1877

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, West Papua, Raja Ampat islands, Tomolo Bay. A tourist boat in a lagoon, surrounded by limestone islets

Australia map 1875
The Independent Course Comprehensive Geography by James Monteith, A.S. Barnes & Co, New York & Chicago 1875

Ufos / Gill / New Guinea
At Boianai, Papua New Guinea, missionary William Gill and 37 others see a hovering saucer whose occupants wave to them : it returns the next night

Ufos / Papua, New Guinea
Missionary William Gill and 37 natives see a disc with waving occupants, which hovers over the mission two nights running

Papua Kid
Fira Mikael

Treehouse, Papua New Guinea, Victorian period

Preaching Christianity in Papua New Guinea, Victorian period

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"Papua: A Treasure Trove of Natural Wonders and Cultural Richness" Nestled in the eastern part of Indonesia, a captivating land that boasts breathtaking landscapes and a vibrant cultural heritage. One of its most renowned destinations is Raja Ampat, an archipelago known for its pristine turquoise waters and thriving marine life. Here, the graceful Sweetlip fish gracefully swims over sea fan corals, creating a mesmerizing underwater spectacle. As we explore this region on the map, we discover that Papua shares borders with East India Islands to the west and Australia to the south. Its topographic map reveals diverse terrains ranging from lush rainforests to towering mountains. Venturing further into Cenderawasih Bay off West Papua's coast, we encounter the majestic Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), gliding through crystal-clear waters. This gentle giant adds another layer of wonder to this already enchanting place. Delving deeper into Papua's treasures, we stumble upon a bowl filled with pearls cultivated from silver-lipped pearl oysters in Raja Ampat. These exquisite gems are testament to both nature's beauty and human craftsmanship. Beyond its Indonesian borders lies Papua New Guinea—a neighboring country sharing rich cultural ties with its namesake region. The native village nestled within Papua New Guinea showcases traditional customs passed down through generations. Taking a step back in time, historical maps like "PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1895" allow us to glimpse into Oceania's past while "Map of Oceania 1877" provides insights into how these islands were perceived during colonial times. Lastly, our journey takes us far south towards Paulet Island in Antarctica where an Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis Adeliae) diligently builds its nest amidst icy surroundings. Although geographically distant from Papua itself, it reminds us of Earth's interconnectedness across vast oceans. A land of wonders, both natural and cultural.