Pigmy Collection

Skull of a pigmy hippo
Model of a pigmy hippo skull from Cyprus

Skeleton of Negrillo or pigmy
A skeleton of a female pygmy from the Akka Tribe, Monnattu, central Africa. Specimen presented by Dr Emin Pasha, 1887. Photograph by J Benjamin Stone in 1907

Domestic Goat, Pygmy Goat, kid, standing

Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) adult female with young, yawning (captive)

The scouts on Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, in Africa in 1888
5242614 The scouts on Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, in Africa in 1888, discover Pygmies carrying away a case of ammunition, publ

DDE-90038272
South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Least pigmy owl on tree limb. Date: 21/07/2004

Masua, Tike-Tik (Arebi) Haut Ouelle, from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique
3251594 Masua, Tike-Tik (Arebi) Haut Ouelle, from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique, executes au cours de l expedition Citroen Centre Afrique, deuxieme mission Haardt Audouin-Dubreuil, pub

Sketches at Olympia (engraving)
1606873 Sketches at Olympia (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Olympia)

The British Squadron in Chinese Waters (b / w photo)
1615843 The British Squadron in Chinese Waters (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Squadron in Chinese Waters)

Caricature of The judgment of Solomon, from Pompeii, House of the Doctor (fresco) (b / w photo)
ALI383109 Caricature of The judgment of Solomon, from Pompeii, House of the Doctor (fresco) (b/w photo) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

African Pygmies at the House of Commons, London, 29th June 1905 (gelatin silver print)
622854 African Pygmies at the House of Commons, London, 29th June 1905 (gelatin silver print) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); 15.6x20.4 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; English

The Giant and the Pigmy (engraving)
1107960 The Giant and the Pigmy (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giant and the Pigmy)

The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho)
1039457 The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Far East)

Advert for Parkins and Gotto, gambling items 1903
Advertisement from 1906 for Parkins and Gotto, of Oxford Street, London, showing the wide range of gambling items, including a miniature shooting saloon, poker dice, puff billiards, roulettes

Bambute Pygmy group with two Walese women, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A Pygmy village, North-East Congo Basin, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Pygmy tree dweller using a blow-gun, Malaya, 1936. Artist: Malayan Information Agency
Pygmy tree dweller using a blow-gun, Malaya, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Akka Man and Woman, c1880. The Aka or Akka are a wandering African pygmy people

Nilotic Mosaic, Pygmies. Rome, 2nd century. Nilotic peoples are peoples indigenous to the Nile Valley they primarily adhere to Christianity and traditional faiths, including the Dinka religion

Greek rhyton in the form of a pygmy carrying a dead crane, 5th century BC
Attic Greek rhyton in the form of a pygmy carrying a dead crane, from the British Museums collection, 5th century BC

The Giants and the Pigmy, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Giants and the Pigmy, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, carrying the axe, is walking in company with his Chief Secretary for Ireland, Mr William Forster

Red-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Red-Pied Pouter Cock pigeon, (Pigmy Pouter), standing with a view of tree tops. One other of its kind can be seen flying in the background

The Scouts On Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, In Africa In 1888, Discover Pygmies Carrying Away A Case Of Ammunition. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M. Stanley Published 1890

Scouts Serving Out Milk And Butter For Broth To Starving Pygmy Natives During Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, In Africa In 1888. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M

Pygmy Natives As Compared With English Officers, Sudanese And Zanzibaris During Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, In Africa In 1888. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M

Black-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of two Black-Pied Pouter, (Pigmy Pouter) pigeons, with two white feathered Brunner Pouters featured in the background. The illustration shows their unsual features as a fancy breed

Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock, (Pigmy Pouter), with a Red-Pied Pouter featured in the background inside their coop

Picture No. 10874838
Pigmy Hippo skull (Hexaprotodon liberiensis) Date:

Two Pigmy Pouters and Two Isabel Pigeons
A group portrait featuring one cream and one white Pigmy Pouters, with one yellow, and one red Isabels standing in their coop

Ouran outang or Bornean Orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

Pigmy hermit, Phaetornis pygmaeus, and gigantic or giant hummingbird, Patagona gigas.. Hand-colored steel engraving from H. G. Adams Hummingbirds 1856

Plain Pigmy Squirrel runs impetuously up and down the tree-trunk (Exilisciurus exilis ). primary rainforest in river Danum conservation area, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; night in June

African Pygmy Kingfisher (Ispidina picta) adult, perched on branch, Mole N. P. Ghana, February
African Pygmy Kingfisher (Ispidina picta) adult, perched on branch, Mole N.P. Ghana, February

Picture No. 10865849
African Pigmy Angel Fish (Centropyge acanthops) Date:

Satirical cartoon with President W. McKinley, 1900

Bornean Elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis) adult female, standing amongst grass at edge of rainforest, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Domestic Goat, Pygmy Goat, adult male, close-up of head, Whitewell, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, september

Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) adult, underwater with fish, Singapore Zoo

Domestic Goat, Pygmy Goat, adult, looking out from entrance of mobile shed in paddock, Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, october

Pygmy woman with child, washing hands at waterhole, Virunga Mountains, Uganda

Mud hut in Pygmy village, with volcano in background, Virunga Mountains, Uganda

Pygmy child, standing in village, Virunga Mountains, Uganda

Domestic Goat, Pygmy Goat, kid, laying

Pygmy Marbled Newt (Triturus pygmaeus) adult female, close-up of head, Spain

Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus canicapillus scintilliceps) adult female, clinging to tree trunk, Beidaihe, Hebei, China, may

African Pygmy Goose (Nettapus auritus) adult, swimming on lake, Lake Awassa, Great Rift Valley, Ethiopia

Gramaphone
Full page colour advertisement from 1909 for the Gramaphone Companys Pigmy Grand gramophone

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The world is filled with fascinating creatures, both big and small. One such example is the pigmy hippo, whose skull showcases its unique features. In contrast to this mighty mammal, we have the adorable domestic goat and pygmy goat kid standing tall in their cuteness. Speaking of pygmies, let's not forget about the pygmy hippopotamus. An adult female can be seen here with her young one, captured mid-yawn in a captive setting. Their presence reminds us of the diverse wildlife that exists on our planet. Moving on from living beings to skeletal remains, we come across the intriguing skeleton of Negrillo or pigmy. This discovery sheds light on ancient civilizations and their history. Shifting gears to avian wonders, we encounter three stunning pigeons - Red-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon, Black-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon, and Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon. These birds showcase an array of vibrant colors that mesmerize any observer. Delving into artistry now, Masua's Tike-Tik (Arebi) Haut Ouelle from Dessins et Peintures d'Afrique captures cultural beauty through intricate sketches. Meanwhile, Sketches at Olympia engraving takes us back in time to witness historical moments frozen in artistic expression. In another realm entirely lies The British Squadron in Chinese Waters black-and-white photograph. It serves as a reminder of global interactions throughout history and how different cultures have shaped our world today. Lastly but certainly not least is a caricature depicting The Judgment of Solomon from Pompeii's House of the Doctor fresco. This artwork brings forth humor while highlighting moral dilemmas faced by humanity since ancient times. From tiny creatures like pigmies to grand spectacles depicted through various forms of art - these glimpses into nature and human creativity remind us just how vast and awe-inspiring our world truly is.