Stilt Collection (page 5)

French Polynesia - Leeward Islands and Tahiti
The Leeward Islands (Iles Sous-le-vent) and Tahiti - French Pacific Colonial territories. Inset illustration of Tahaa, Raiatea and Papeete (the capital of French Polynesia on Tahiti). Date: circa 1906

A man uses stilts for the stringing of the hop poles. 1937

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Sri Lanka, Weligama, A lone stilt fisherman at sunset

Stilt dancers, New Year celebrations, China, Asia

Man in canoe passing a house, floating fishing village of Chong Kneas, Tonle Sap lake, near Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Stilt fishermen, sunset, Weligama, South coast, Sri Lanka

Stilt bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Avocet bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Malaysia - Coastal Village with stilt houses Date: circa 1920

Ruins of a prehistoric house built on stilts. Italy
Neolithic Art. Ruins of a prehistoric house built on stilts. Ledro. Lombardy

Black-winged stilt, Himantopus himantopus, and pied avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

Paris, France - La Samaritaine. Date: 1719

Walking on Stilts
French hand coloured engraving of stilt walkers titled Milord Court visitant les Landes

African Stilt Dancers
Stilt dancers from Mpemba Boys Home, in the march past, Malawi, Africa. Date: 1960s

Guatemala, Lake Izabal. Indigenous people dwelling on Lake Izabal (Lago de Izabal), Guatemala

Aerial view of houses on stilts along the waterfront, Cebu City, Philippines

A small fishing house in the water, Bohol Island, Philippines

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Black-Winged Stilt foraging on marsh Castilla La Mancha Spain. Date:

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Black-Winged Stilt foraging on marsh Castilla La Mancha Spain. Date:

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Black-Winged Stilt foraging on marsh Castilla La Mancha Spain. Date:

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Black-Winged Stilt foraging on marsh Castilla La Mancha Spain. Date:

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Black-Winged Stilt foraging on marsh Castilla La Mancha Spain. Date:

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Stilt, a fascinating concept that transcends borders and cultures, can be found in various forms across the globe. From the enchanting Nipa Houses near Manila, Philippines to the picturesque Municipal Pier at sunset in San Clemente, Orange County, Southern California; stilt structures have stood as testaments to human ingenuity. Nature also showcases its own version of stilts with the Seychelles stilt palm, Verschaffeltia splendida. Majestic and resilient, these palms grace the landscapes of Seychelles with their slender trunks reaching for the sky. But it is perhaps in Sri Lanka where stilt truly comes alive. In Dalawella on the Indian Ocean's shores, skilled fishermen perch atop wooden poles defying gravity as they cast their nets into the deep blue waters. Their artistry and balance are awe-inspiring. Not limited to fishing alone, stilt dancers captivate audiences during festivals like those seen in Dalian, Manchukuo or even closer to home in Eastbourne Pier. These performers defy convention by gracefully gliding above ground level while captivating spectators below. The allure living extends beyond Sri Lanka's shores too - from traditional stilt villages adorning Inle Lake in Burma/Myanmar to warehouses lining Trondheim's Bryggen waterfront district in Norway. Each location offers a unique perspective on how stilts have shaped communities throughout history. Whether used for practicality or artistic expression, stilts symbolize resilience and adaptability across continents. They remind us that sometimes we must elevate ourselves above challenges to find new perspectives and embrace our surroundings from a different vantage point.