Whydah Collection

Pin-tailed whydah (Vidua macroura) male in display flight. Allahein River, Gambia

Shaft-tailed whydah, Vidua regia. (Shaft-tailed whidah, Emberiza regia) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an
FLO4643129 Shaft-tailed whydah, Vidua regia. (Shaft-tailed whidah, Emberiza regia) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes and his daughter M (Matilda)

Raising of the Dahomey Blockade, shipping the First Instalment of the Oil intended for the Indemnity to the British
1049572 Raising of the Dahomey Blockade, shipping the First Instalment of the Oil intended for the Indemnity to the British Government at Whydah (engraving) by English School

Olive-naped weaver, Ploceus brachypterus
Olive-naped weaver or round-winged weaver, Ploceus brachypterus. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in Sir

Long-tailed paradise whydah, Vidua paradisaea
Long-tailed paradise whydah or eastern paradise whydah, Vidua paradisaea (Vidua paradisea). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Pin-tailed whydah, Vidua macroura (Supercilious widow bird, Fringilla superciliosa Vieillot). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker

Long-tailed paradise whydah, Vidua paradisaea, in breeding plumage and after moulting (non-breeding male). Handcoloured lithograph by Burggraaff from Th

The palace of the King of Dahomey at Abomey 37, an African man hiding a fetish 38
6337756 The palace of the King of Dahomey at Abomey 37, an African man hiding a fetish 38, and people of Whydah worshipping a huge snake 39 by English School

A Snake-House at Whydah, Dahomey, West Coast of Africa (engraving)
1602652 A Snake-House at Whydah, Dahomey, West Coast of Africa (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Snake-House at Whydah, Dahomey, West Coast of Africa)

The Peace Palaver at Whydah (engraving)
1589528 The Peace Palaver at Whydah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peace Palaver at Whydah)

The Blockade of Whydah, Mail Steamer Africa sending Mails to HMS Sirius (engraving)
1106371 The Blockade of Whydah, Mail Steamer Africa sending Mails to HMS Sirius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blockade of Whydah)

Nobleman of Whydah (Benin), and a woman of Congo with baby.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Samuel Bellamy Wreck Whydah Pirates Spanish Main series
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Exclamatory Paradise-whydah (Vidua interjecta) adult male, non-breeding plumage, perched on twig, Mole N. P
Exclamatory Paradise-whydah (Vidua interjecta) adult male, non-breeding plumage, perched on twig, Mole N.P. Ghana, February

Pin-tailed whydah (Vidua macroura), male and female perching side by side on tree stump

Paradise Whydah
A young Paradise Whydah. Date: 1960s

Pin tailed Whydah female - South Africa

Pin tailed Whydah male

Yellow-mantled Whydah
AP-823 Yellow-mantled Whydah Euplectes macroura Dennis Avon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

King of Dahomey Crowned
Coronation of the King of Whydah (Ouida), Dahomey (Benin), West Africa

Male pin-tailed whydah (Vidua macroura), Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa, Africa

Shafttailed Whydah - Male on top of bush - Kalahari - Botswana
GET-1579 Shafttailed Whydah - Male on top of bush Kalahari - Botswana Vidua regia Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Shaft-tailed Whydah male displaying on bush. Endemic in southern Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
ASW-4704 Shaft-tailed Whydah male displaying on bush. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Vidua regia Alan J. S

Pin-tailed Whydah - male Fam: Ploceides
WAT-13820 Pin-tailed Whydah - male Zambia Vidua macroura M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

veuve dominicaine male Pin-tailed Whydah Vidua macroura
WAT-13534 Pin-tailed Whydah - male Vidua macroura M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Whydah: A Captivating Journey Through History and Nature" Discover the enchanting world of Whydah, a place where history intertwines with nature's wonders. From the mesmerizing Pin-tailed whydah male in its captivating display flight to the European factories at Xavier or Sabee depicted in an intriguing engraving from 1746, this West African region has stories to tell. Immerse yourself in the Dahomey Blockade through sketches that transport you back in time, capturing the essence of this historical event. Witness Amar, King of Ouidah, as he graces us with his presence through a beautifully hand-colored engraving from 1780. The Shaft-tailed whydah enchants us further with its delicate beauty captured by William Hayes and his daughter M. Their illustration showcases rare and curious birds found within Osterly Park's Menagerie. Experience the vibrant culture surrounding Whydah as we delve into rituals and traditions. Explore images depicting worshippers paying homage to a colossal snake while an African man hides a mysterious fetish nearby. Marvel at The Palace of the King of Dahomey at Abomey, an architectural masterpiece steeped in rich heritage. But it doesn't end there; let your imagination soar alongside Olive-naped weavers and Long-tailed paradise whydahs as they grace their natural habitats. These remarkable creatures remind us of nature's boundless beauty. Finally, witness history unfold before your eyes as oil is shipped for indemnity purposes during The Raising of the Dahomey Blockade—an engraving that captures both commerce and diplomacy. Whydah invites you on a journey like no other—a fusion of artistry, history, and wildlife that will leave you captivated by its allure.