Polynesia Collection (page 2)

Picture No. 10767571
Black-tip / Blacktip Reef Sharks - Swimming around diver. (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Date:

Picture No. 10767731
Black-tip / Blacktip Reef Shark - Passing beneath diver Valerie Taylor. (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Date:

ABEL TASMAN (1603?-1659). Abel Janszoon Tasman. Dutch navigator and explorer. Ships of Tasmans exploring expedition (right) and Polynesian outrigger canoes near the shore of one of the Fiji Islands

HAWAII: PINEAPPLE HARVEST. Farmers on a pineapple plantation in Hawaii, early 20th century

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Native Samoan sea-canoes, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Easter Islands - Ahu Akivi
RB-254 Easter Islands - Statue - Ahu Akivi Roberto Bunge Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Manta Ray - group or squadron feeding with mouth open, on plankton along current line
DSE-57 Manta RAY - group (squadron) feeding (mouth open) on plankton along a current line Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia Manta birostris Douglas David Seifert Please note that prints are for

Grey Reef Sharks - Grey Reef sharks, Once common through out the Indo Pacific tropical waters these reef dwelling
VT-8637 Grey Reef Sharks - Grey Reef sharks, Once common through out the Indo Pacific tropical waters these reef dwelling sharks are being hunted for their fins

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French Polynesia, Tahiti, Moorea. Bungalows are silhouetted against the sunset. Date: 07/02/2004

Riders on the Beach, 1902 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4572441 Riders on the Beach, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 72x91 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright

Kilauea Lighhouse located on Kilauea Point on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Kilauea Lighthouse located on Kilauea Point on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, USA

HAWAII: FISHERMEN, c1905. Native Hawaiian fishermen fishing with a spear and a net. Photograph by Alonzo Gartley, c1905

Beach on the Island of Tonga
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

KING KALAKAUA OF HAWAII (1836-1891). Wood engraving, English, 1891

Hut on beach in Cooks Bay, Moorea, Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Pacific

Grey Reef Sharks - attracted to the smell of herrings inside a small plastic tube search through the coral for
VT-8685 Grey Reef SHARKS - attracted to the smell of herrings inside a small plastic tube search through the coral for the fish. French Polynesia, Indo-pacific

Grey Reef Sharks - swim through the divers bubbles without fear. Tumotos French Polynesia, Indo Pacific
VT-8244 Grey Reef Sharks - swim through the divers bubbles without fear. Tumotos French Polynesia, Indo Pacific Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos Potentially dangerous

Children of All Nations: New Zealand (colour litho)
8659238 Children of All Nations: New Zealand (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Zealand)

Chart of New Zealand, explored in 1769 and 1770 by Lieutenant J.Cook, Commander of His Majesty's Bark Endeavour
7339484 Chart of New Zealand, explored in 1769 and 1770 by Lieutenant J.Cook, Commander of His Majesty's Bark Endeavour, 1772 (single sheet engraving) by Cook

Sunny Climes, Tahiti, 1883 (oil on canvas)
8736087 Sunny Climes, Tahiti, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902); 99 x 152.5 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson
7295686 The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson, 1798-99 (oil on canvas) by Smirke

'Bora bora, SE side, within the reef, Septr 5th 1849 [Society Islands]', 1849 (watercolour)
7295601 'Bora bora, SE side, within the reef, Septr 5th 1849 [Society Islands]', 1849 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 12.9x17.6 cm; National Maritime Museum

Sunday bonnets at the Navigators Islands (Samoa), Apia Bay, September 14 1849 (watercolour)
7295602 Sunday bonnets at the Navigators Islands (Samoa), Apia Bay, September 14 1849 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 19.4x32.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

'Bora bora [Society Islands], from a ruined native fort above the chief village on the East side of the island
7295600 'Bora bora [Society Islands], from a ruined native fort above the chief village on the East side of the island, Septr 5th 1849', 1849 (watercolour) by Fanshawe

Pirogue et indigenes de l'ile de Mandana, en Polynesie. Lithographie a l'aquarelle in "Galleria Universale
FGL5462629 Pirogue et indigenes de l'ile de Mandana, en Polynesie. Lithographie a l'aquarelle in "Galleria Universale di Tutti i Popoli del Mondo", Venise, 1841; Fototeca Gilardi.

Alfurus, Polinians of Hawaii
6202812 Alfurus, Polinians of Hawaii; (add.info.: "Alfurus, Polinians of Hawaii". Image caption Original styled according to the nineteenth-century concept of "race")

View of the Bay of Islands (Dusky Bay) (New Zealand), with a Maori family
MMM5484519 View of the Bay of Islands (Dusky Bay) (New Zealand), with a Maori family. Engraving (33.9x47.1 cm) from a drawing by William Hodges (1744-1797), around 1785

The missionary ship 'Duff' arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint)
7341673 The missionary ship 'Duff' arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint) by Kronheim, Joseph Martin (1810-96); 18x25.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas)
7295301 Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97) (after); 45.2x59.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Christchurch, Cheltenham (litho)
8644245 Christchurch, Cheltenham (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christchurch, Cheltenham)

Nelson (engraving)
8651252 Nelson (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelson. Illustration for Picturesque Atlas of Australasia edited by Andrew Garran)

Maori War-Dance (engraving)
8648109 Maori War-Dance (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori War-Dance)

Rev Samuel Marsden (engraving)
8648092 Rev Samuel Marsden (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rev Samuel Marsden)

Rev Samuel Ashwell's Mission Station on the Waikato River (engraving)
8648075 Rev Samuel Ashwell's Mission Station on the Waikato River (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charge of the New Zealand Cavalry at the Battle of Orakau (engraving)
8648073 Charge of the New Zealand Cavalry at the Battle of Orakau (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Major Ropata (engraving)
8648071 Major Ropata (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Ropata. Illustration for Picturesque Atlas of Australasia edited by Andrew Garran)

Girls of Many Lands: New Zealand (colour litho)
8659769 Girls of Many Lands: New Zealand (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Zealand)

The British Empire, 1920s: New Zealand (colour litho)
8657399 The British Empire, 1920s: New Zealand (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Zealand)

Waitara (engraving)
8648074 Waitara (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waitara. Illustration for Picturesque Atlas of Australasia edited by Andrew Garran)

A Native Woman of Tahiti (engraving)
8647192 A Native Woman of Tahiti (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Native Woman of Tahiti)

Oxford: St Aldate's Front, Christ Church (b/w photo)
8634460 Oxford: St Aldate's Front, Christ Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Aldate's Front, Christ Church, Oxford)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Waitaki Dam (colour litho)
8657528 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Waitaki Dam (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waitaki Dam)

New Zealand: Lake Waikare-Moana (colour litho)
8662806 New Zealand: Lake Waikare-Moana (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lake Waikare-Moana)

New Zealand: On the Clinton River (colour litho)
8662793 New Zealand: On the Clinton River (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Clinton River)

New Zealand, 1890s: Black Peak (b/w photo)
8662661 New Zealand, 1890s: Black Peak (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Peak)

New Zealand: Mount Sefton (colour litho)
8662788 New Zealand: Mount Sefton (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Sefton)

New Zealand: The Champagne Cauldron (colour litho)
8662781 New Zealand: The Champagne Cauldron (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Champagne Cauldron)

New Zealand: In a Hot Pool (colour litho)
8662776 New Zealand: In a Hot Pool (colour litho) by Wright, Walter (1866-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Hot Pool)

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Polynesia, a captivating paradise of rich history and breathtaking beauty. From the ancient times when Captain Cook met his tragic fate at the hands of Hawaiian natives in 1779 to the vibrant landscapes that grace its islands today, a land filled with wonder. Take a journey back in time as you explore this map of Hawaii from 1905, printed in the United States. It showcases the intricate details of each island, offering a glimpse into how these enchanting lands were perceived over a century ago. Immerse yourself in the artistry of Paul Gauguin's "Rupe Rupe (Fruit Gathering)" painted in 1899. This masterpiece captures Polynesian life through vivid colors and depicts scenes that transport you to another era. Feel your toes sink into the warm sand as you stroll along Kaanapali beach on Maui, one of Hawaii's most renowned destinations. The gentle waves beckon you to dive into their embrace while soaking up the sun-kissed atmosphere. Witness nature's spectacle as day turns into night over Na Pali Coast at Ke'e Beach within Haena State Park on Kauai. The golden hues paint an awe-inspiring canvas against towering cliffs and crashing waves, leaving you breathless with every sunset. Venture deeper into Polynesia's natural wonders by exploring Lumahai Beach on Kauai. Its pristine sands and crystal-clear waters are an invitation for tranquility and serenity amidst lush tropical surroundings. Marvel at Halemaumau Crater within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park where lava steam vents glow ominously under starlit skies. This mesmerizing sight reminds us of Mother Nature's raw power and ever-changing landscape. Delve even further back in time as we glimpse into Native Hawaiian village life during the 1800s on Kauai. These ancestral homes stand testament to their rich cultural heritage, inviting us to learn more about the traditions and customs that shaped Polynesia.