Polynesia Collection (page 8)

HMS 'Resolution' off Cape Stephens with waterspout, May 1773, 1776 (oil on canvas)
7295305 HMS 'Resolution' off Cape Stephens with waterspout, May 1773, 1776 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 135.9x193 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Moho Nobilis (male and female adult) or Hawaiʻi ʻōʻō, coloured plate from an illustrated book on the birds of
7214702 Moho Nobilis (male and female adult) or Hawaiʻi ʻōʻō, coloured plate from an illustrated book on the birds of the Hawaiian Islands

Indigenes des iles Ostra, en Polynesie. Lithographie a l'aquarelle in "Galleria Universale di Tutti i Popoli
FGL5462639 Indigenes des iles Ostra, en Polynesie. Lithographie a l'aquarelle in "Galleria Universale di Tutti i Popoli del Mondo", Venise, 1841; Fototeca Gilardi.

A native dancer from Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving)
8766926 A native dancer from Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A native dancer from Sandwich islands. Third journey.James Cook in the Paci- fic Ocean)

Native woman from the Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving)
8766923 Native woman from the Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native woman from the Sandwich islands in the Pacific.( 3rd Journey by James Cook in 1785 ) 1785

Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Bernieri after John Webber
FLO4624612 Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Bernieri after John Webber from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Interior of a Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi. Interior of a long house or mana in the heiau (morai)
FLO4624572 Interior of a Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi. Interior of a long house or mana in the heiau (morai) at Waimea with carved representations of the gods

The debarkment of Captain James Cook (1728-1779, British explorer) on an island in the South Pacific (Polynesia)
NWI4850972 The debarkment of Captain James Cook (1728-1779, British explorer) on an island in the South Pacific (Polynesia)

Woman of the Caroline Islands. Queen of the Caroline Islands holding a leaf parasol, her limbs tattooed
FLO4695699 Woman of the Caroline Islands. Queen of the Caroline Islands holding a leaf parasol, her limbs tattooed. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Chart of New Zealand, 1856-81 (print)
7342581 Chart of New Zealand, 1856-81 (print) by Walker, J. & C. (19th century); 67x98 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Maori Warrior., c.1876 (b/w photo)
7342457 Maori Warrior., c.1876 (b/w photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 28x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Maitea [Mehetia], Augt 20th 1849 [Society Islands], 1849 (graphite, wash)
7295591 Maitea [Mehetia], Augt 20th 1849 [Society Islands], 1849 (graphite, wash) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 11.3x17.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A war canoe of New Zealand, 1770 (engraving, etching)
7295527 A war canoe of New Zealand, 1770 (engraving, etching) by Parkinson, Sydney (c.1745-71); 27.5x22.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Tahitian pahie canoe with outrigger, South American balza sailing raft, English lifeboat rowboat
FLO4590701 Tahitian pahie canoe with outrigger, South American balza sailing raft, English lifeboat rowboat, and Indonesian caracore with sails and outrigger

Morai or cemetery with carved wooden idols on the island of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Polynesia, circa 1800
FLO4576954 Morai or cemetery with carved wooden idols on the island of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Polynesia, circa 1800

Visitors to the moai statues on the flanks of the crater Rano Raraku, circa 1800 - Colorised engraving 19th century
NWI4879529 Visitors to the moai statues on the flanks of the crater Rano Raraku, circa 1800 - Colorised engraving 19th century (Visitors to the moai statues on the Plain of Ronororaka, Easter Island)

Royal sepultures surrounded by filaos on the Tonga Islands - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural
FLO4727125 Royal sepultures surrounded by filaos on the Tonga Islands - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

City view of Wellington, 1875
3480422 City view of Wellington, 1875; (add.info.: City view of Wellington, New Zealand, 1875.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lyttelton Harbour, 1880
3480414 Lyttelton Harbour, 1880; (add.info.: Lyttelton Harbour is one of two major inlets in Banks Peninsula, on the coast of Canterbury, New Zealand; 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Auckland harbour and city, 1899
3480413 Auckland harbour and city, 1899; (add.info.: New Zealand, Auckland harbour and city, 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hawaiian native dancers in ceremonial feathered attire
3480330 Hawaiian native dancers in ceremonial feathered attire; (add.info.: Hawaiian native dancers in ceremonial feathered attire; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

Hawaiian native chief in ceremonial attire
3480329 Hawaiian native chief in ceremonial attire; (add.info.: Hawaiian native chief in ceremonial attire; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

Photocard, 1930s: Wellington, New Zealand (coloured photo)
8671690 Photocard, 1930s: Wellington, New Zealand (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellington, New Zealand)

Oxford: View from Christ Church Walk (engraving)
8675432 Oxford: View from Christ Church Walk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from Christ Church Walk)

Photocard, 1930s: Lyttelton, New Zealand (coloured photo)
8671639 Photocard, 1930s: Lyttelton, New Zealand (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lyttelton, New Zealand)

Oxford: Merton and Christ Church (colour photo)
8634471 Oxford: Merton and Christ Church (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merton and Christ Church, Oxford)

Papeete, Tahiti (engraving)
8677092 Papeete, Tahiti (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Papeete, Tahiti. Illustration from The Illustrated News of the World)

New Zealand: Planting Potatoes (colour litho)
8662784 New Zealand: Planting Potatoes (colour litho) by Wright, Walter (1866-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Planting Potatoes)

New Zealand: Maori Washing-day, Ohinemutu (colour litho)
8662780 New Zealand: Maori Washing-day, Ohinemutu (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori Washing-day, Ohinemutu)

New Zealand, 1890s: Lyell Bridge (b/w photo)
8662682 New Zealand, 1890s: Lyell Bridge (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lyell Bridge)

New Zealand: Lake and Mount Tarawera (colour litho)
8662777 New Zealand: Lake and Mount Tarawera (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lake and Mount Tarawera)

New Zealand: Morning on the Wanganui River (colour litho)
8662769 New Zealand: Morning on the Wanganui River (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morning on the Wanganui River)

New Zealand, 1890s: Wool Scouring (b/w photo)
8662658 New Zealand, 1890s: Wool Scouring (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wool Scouring)

New Zealand: Pohutukawa in Bloom, Whangaroa Harbour (colour litho)
8662763 New Zealand: Pohutukawa in Bloom, Whangaroa Harbour (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pohutukawa in Bloom, Whangaroa Harbour)

New Zealand, 1890s: Town Bridge (b/w photo)
8662656 New Zealand, 1890s: Town Bridge (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Bridge)

New Zealand: Canoe Hurdle Race (colour litho)
8662756 New Zealand: Canoe Hurdle Race (colour litho) by Wright, Walter (1866-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canoe Hurdle Race)

New Zealand, 1890s: A Runanga (b/w photo)
8662644 New Zealand, 1890s: A Runanga (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Runanga)

New Zealand, 1890s: New Plymouth (b/w photo)
8662640 New Zealand, 1890s: New Plymouth (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Plymouth)

New Zealand, 1890s: Tapuaeharuru (b/w photo)
8662638 New Zealand, 1890s: Tapuaeharuru (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapuaeharuru)

New Zealand: Coromandel (colour litho)
8662748 New Zealand: Coromandel (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coromandel)

New Zealand, 1890s: Avondale (b/w photo)
8662633 New Zealand, 1890s: Avondale (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Avondale)

New Zealand: "Paradise," Lake Wakatipu (colour litho)
8662735 New Zealand: "Paradise," Lake Wakatipu (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Paradise," Lake Wakatipu)

New Zealand, 1890s: Waitakerei Falls (b/w photo)
8662731 New Zealand, 1890s: Waitakerei Falls (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waitakerei Falls)

New Zealand, 1890s: Town Hall (b/w photo)
8662618 New Zealand, 1890s: Town Hall (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall)

New Zealand, 1890s: Wellington Wharves (b/w photo)
8662727 New Zealand, 1890s: Wellington Wharves (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellington Wharves)

New Zealand, 1890s: Baptist Tabernacle (b/w photo)
8662697 New Zealand, 1890s: Baptist Tabernacle (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptist Tabernacle)

New Zealand, 1890s: End Peak (b/w photo)
8662696 New Zealand, 1890s: End Peak (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: End Peak)

New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Types (b/w photo)
8662694 New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Types (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori Types)

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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.