Solomon Islands Collection (page 3)

Types of canoes (litho)
6013508 Types of canoes (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of canoes. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

A Tapu Virgin, British Solomon Islands (colour litho)
6011175 A Tapu Virgin, British Solomon Islands (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tapu Virgin, British Solomon Islands)

Early Morning, Gavutu, Solomon Islands (colour litho)
6011165 Early Morning, Gavutu, Solomon Islands (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Morning, Gavutu, Solomon Islands)

A Shrine or Tomb of a Chief at Simbo, Solomon Islands (colour litho)
6011183 A Shrine or Tomb of a Chief at Simbo, Solomon Islands (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shrine or Tomb of a Chief at Simbo, Solomon Islands)

The Home of the Crocodile, British Solomon Islands (colour litho)
6011181 The Home of the Crocodile, British Solomon Islands (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home of the Crocodile, British Solomon Islands)

A Canoe showing the "Totoishu, "New Georgia, Solomon Islands (colour litho)
6011171 A Canoe showing the " Totoishu, " New Georgia, Solomon Islands (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Canoe showing the " Totoishu)

The Reef near Simbo, Solomon Islands (colour litho)
6011170 The Reef near Simbo, Solomon Islands (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reef near Simbo, Solomon Islands)

Old Ingovas War Canoe House, Rubiana Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands (colour litho)
6011166 Old Ingovas War Canoe House, Rubiana Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Ingovas War Canoe House)

Headhunters of the Solomon Islands (b / w photo)
6015628 Headhunters of the Solomon Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Headhunters of the Solomon Islands)

Sketches of Native Life in the South Pacific Islands (engraving)
1596624 Sketches of Native Life in the South Pacific Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Native Life in the South Pacific Islands)

A Surveying Cruise among the Solomon Islands (engraving)
1061407 A Surveying Cruise among the Solomon Islands (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Surveying Cruise among the Solomon Islands)

Sacred Image, New Georgia, Solomon Islands (engraving)
3655919 Sacred Image, New Georgia, Solomon Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred Image, New Georgia, Solomon Islands)

Warrior of Solomon Islands (engraving)
3655635 Warrior of Solomon Islands (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warrior of Solomon Islands)

John Pinkertons map of Australia and the South West Pacific, 1818 (colour engraving)
696806 John Pinkertons map of Australia and the South West Pacific, 1818 (colour engraving) by Pinkerton, E. J. (fl.1844); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Solomon Island cannibal. 1908 (colour litho)
DGC418623 Portrait of a Solomon Island cannibal. 1908 (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: wearing a wreath of white cowries)

Portrait of a Solomon Island Cannibal (colour litho)
6011160 Portrait of a Solomon Island Cannibal (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Solomon Island Cannibal)

Sketches from North Queensland (engraving)
1596803 Sketches from North Queensland (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from North Queensland)

Sketches in the Solomon Islands (engraving)
1626288 Sketches in the Solomon Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Solomon Islands)

Conflicts with the Savages of the New Hebrides, South Pacific Ocean (engraving)
1098894 Conflicts with the Savages of the New Hebrides, South Pacific Ocean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Th U. S. Marine memorial surrounded by miniature American flags on "Bloody Ridge
Th U.S. Marine memorial surrounded by miniature American flags on " Bloody Ridge, scene of some of the most fierce fighting during the Battle for Guadacanal

Children playing near a weed strewn Buffalo LVT American tank in a potato field on Guadalcanal. The island saw some of the bitterest fighting in the Pacific between the Japanese and the Americans

Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Solomon Islands Lau Lagoon. View across the water toward the artificial island of Funafou

A Lagoon, Solomon Islands, 1923. Creator: Unknown
A Lagoon, Solomon Islands, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1923]

A Solomon Islands Canoe, 1923. Creator: Unknown
A Solomon Islands Canoe, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1923]

South Pacific, Solomon Islands. Close-up of pink anemonefish. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

South Pacific, Solomon Islands. Close-up of fire dartfish. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

South Pacific, Solomon Islands. Schooling baitfish and coral. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

South Pacific, Solomon Islands. Reefscape of fish and corals. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

A Solomon Island woman in native dress, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

War canoe, Solomon Islands, c1923. Artist: HJ Shepstone
War canoe, Solomon Islands, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Native canoe on a palm shaded beach, Solomon Islands, c1923. Artist: York & Son
Native canoe on a palm shaded beach, Solomon Islands, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

A Malayta chief, Solomon Isles, 1922. Artist: CW Collinson
A Malayta chief, Solomon Isles, 1922. Illustration from Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume II, British Empire to Dahomey, edited by J A Hammerton

How We Go to Cricket in the Solomon Islands, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Malformation of the ears, Solomon Islands, 1920. Artist: JW Beattie
Malformation of the ears, Solomon Islands, 1920. A man with pierced ear lobes enlarged by discs and a nose ring. A print from Customs of the World, Hutchinson and Company, 1920

Natives of Tilcopia, c1850. Artist: James Prichard
Natives of Tilopia, c1850. Inhabitants of the Solomon Islands. Engraving from the Natural History of Man by James Pritchard, (London, 1855)

Inhabitants of Tikopia, 1848. Tikopia is one of the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard, published by Hippolyte Bailliere

Drying copra, Solomon Island, Fiji, 1905

Detail of figures carved and painted on a ceremonial canoe paddle from the Solomon Islands, now at the Horniman Museum in London

Wooden figure of a sea spirit, with head in the form of a shark, from the Solomon Islands
Wooden figure of a sea spirit, with head in the form of a shark, from San Cristobel Island, in the Solomon Islands. From the British Museums collection

Model boat containing a chiefs skull from the Solomon Isles
Model boat containing a chiefs skull, found near a cairn in New Georgia in the Solomon Islands. From the British Museums collection

Statuette of the shark spirit Men-Ar-Ta-Lu from Santa Cruz
Statuetee of the shark spirit Men-Ar-Ta-Lu from Trevanion Island, Santa Cruz

Wooden Figure from Bow of War Canoe to ward of evil spirits (Solomon Islands). Horniman Museum - New
Wooden Figure from Bow of War Canoe to ward of evil spirits, Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands is a sovereign country consisting of six major islands

Sea spirit with head in form of Shark, San Cristobel, Solomon Islands
Sea spirit with head in form of Shark, San Cristobel

Sunlight descends underwater and into a crevice in a reef in the Solomon Islands. This remote part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

Rennell Shrikebill, Clytorhynchus hamlini, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands, Serpent Sea Star On Leather Coral, Close-Up Detail A90E

A magnificent ceratosoma nudibranch on coral, Solomons
A magnificent ceratosoma (Ceratosoma magnificum) nudibranch on coral, Russell Islands, Solomons

Melanesia, Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands, island of Owaraha or Owa Raha (formerly known as Santa Ana), village of Gupuna aka Ghupuna. Calm lagoon view with reef

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"Discover the Enigmatic Solomon Islands: A Tapestry of History, Nature, and Culture" Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of the Solomon Islands, a Pacific gem that holds stories from World War II to breathtaking marine wonders. Step back in time to October 1943 on Bougainville Island as American soldiers valiantly advance behind a tank, battling against Japanese forces during World War II. The echoes of their bravery still resonate across these lush landscapes. Venture beneath the crystal-clear waters off Gizo and witness an enchanting symbiotic relationship between clownfish and anemones. These vibrant creatures dance amidst colorful coral reefs, showcasing nature's harmonious balance. Trace history's footsteps through antique maps depicting Australasia in 1882 and 1898. Marvel at how this island nation has evolved over time while preserving its rich heritage. Take flight above Western Provinces for a mesmerizing aerial view of a small coral island. Witness nature's intricate artwork unfold before your eyes as turquoise waters embrace pristine white sands. Encounter the prehensile-tailed Skink gracefully climbing branches, showcasing its large size and unique adaptability within these tropical forests. This endemic species adds another layer of wonder to this already diverse ecosystem. Delve into the depths of South Pacific waters surrounding the Solomon Islands where sea fans sway alongside delicate soft corals. Lose yourself in this underwater paradise teeming with life that captivates divers from around the world. Transport yourself back to Hongo in 1892 as you gaze upon Parliament captured by Dr Welchman's artistic brushstrokes. Feel the weight of history within these walls where decisions shaped this nation's destiny. Reflect upon darker times etched into memory through engravings depicting scenes like Bishop Patteson's tragic murder or Lieutenant Bower and his crew falling victim to violence on H. M. S "Sandfly. " These somber reminders serve as testaments to resilience and the pursuit of peace.