Cannibalism Collection

Coelophysis fossil
Coelophysis was one of the earliest known dinosaurs which lived 225 to 220 million years ago during the Upper Triassic. It was a small bipedal carnivore up to 3 metres in length

A Cannibal Feast, Charles E Gordon Frazer
A Cannibal Feast on the island of Tanna in the New Hebrides, by Charles E Gordon Frazer (1863-1899)

South American cannibals, 16th century
South American cannibals. 16th-century artwork of indigenous people of South American dismembering and roasting their slain enemies

Affray of rival Aboriginal tribes, three miles from Brisbane in New South Wales, Australia. The Illustrated London News notes with undisguised disgust

Brazilian natives attacking an enemy
5312031 Brazilian natives attacking an enemy; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting Brazilian natives attacking an enemy)

A woodcut depicting the cooking of a human body on a spit. The victim was most likely an enemy defeated during battle
5310773 A woodcut depicting the cooking of a human body on a spit. The victim was most likely an enemy defeated during battle, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cannibalised face found at Gough's Cave
5305209 Cannibalised face found at Gough's Cave.; (add.info.: Cannibalised face found at Gough's Cave, England. Dated 15th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cannibalised face found at Gough's Cave
5305210 Cannibalised face found at Gough's Cave.; (add.info.: Cannibalised face found at Gough's Cave, England. Dated 15th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Thousand and one Nights: Simbad the Sailor's Journey: "The Giant Devours One of Simbad's Companions"
FGL5484978 Thousand and one Nights: Simbad the Sailor's Journey: "The Giant Devours One of Simbad's Companions" Illustration by Gustave Dore, 19th Century; Fototeca Gilardi.

Illustration for "Le tombeau des delices du monde" by Jean Puget de La Serre, 1631. Private Collection

Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas) cannibalising another squid of the same species at night off Loreto, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico, East Pacific Ocean

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) cannibalism, male swallowing female on forest floor, Agumbe, Karnatka, India

The First Representation of the People of the New World, (1505), 1912. Artist: Johann Froschauer
The First Representation of the People of the New World, 1505. This image purports to show cannibalism amongst the people of the so called New World

Central African cannibal
Pahouins of Central Africa tuck in to a fellow creature. Date: 1905

Brazilian cannibals depicted by de Bry
Cannibals reported by Portuguese conquistadores. Here some are shown roasting their victims on a spit. Date: 1530

Brazilian cannibals, 1530
Cannibals reported by Portuguese conquistadores. Here some are shown roasting their victims on a spit. Date: 1530

Dr. Rae - (from a daguerreotype by Beard), 1854. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Rae - (from a daguerreotype by Beard), 1854. Dr. [John] Rae, of the Hudson's Bay Company, has reached England, bringing with him from the Arctic Seas a number of articles that belonged to Sir

Cannibalism Cooking Dead Humans Fiji Fijian Native
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ELISHA IN SAMARIA
Ben-hadad king of Syria besiegs Samaria, where food becomes so scarce the populace are reduced to cannibalism : the king of Israel blames Elisha and plans his death

A Fijian temple
3522743 A Fijian temple; (add.info.: A Fijian temple, formerly the scene of cannibalism.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tupinamba Indians, Brazil, 1578 (engraving)
1701586 Tupinamba Indians, Brazil, 1578 (engraving) by Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623); (add.info.: Scene of cannibalism amoung the Tupinamba Indians of Brazil.Engraving, by Theodor de Bry, 1578)

Maipuri Indians, inhabitants of the Upper Orinoco, roasting members of a dead enemy, 1781 (engraving)
IND388218 Maipuri Indians, inhabitants of the Upper Orinoco, roasting members of a dead enemy, 1781 (engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Mithra-Index

Hunger in Buenos Aires - settlers cutting human flesh and a map with two indians (engraving)
IND388208 Hunger in Buenos Aires - settlers cutting human flesh and a map with two indians (engraving) by Argentinian School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Buenos Aires

The Cruelty of Lolonois, 1893 (engraving)
3780159 The Cruelty of Lolonois, 1893 (engraving); (add.info.: The Cruelty of Lolonois, engraving. (Jean-David Nau, Francois L Olonnais, L Olonnois, Lolona)

General Swallow Feasting on a French Fricassee!!, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving)
2655363 General Swallow Feasting on a French Fricassee!!, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Cambodge Et Ses Moeurs (engraving)
2783129 Le Cambodge Et Ses Moeurs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Cambodge Et Ses Moeurs)

Les Mangeurs De Chair Humaine (engraving)
2783204 Les Mangeurs De Chair Humaine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Mangeurs De Chair Humaine)

Le Cannibale Des Montagnes Rocheuses (engraving)
2783181 Le Cannibale Des Montagnes Rocheuses (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Cannibale Des Montagnes Rocheuses)

Battlefield in the New World in 1530, plate 6 from The Military Achievements of Emperor Charles V
BCC393560 Battlefield in the New World in 1530, plate 6 from The Military Achievements of Emperor Charles V, engraved by Dirk Volkertsz Coornhert (1522-90), 1555 (engraving) by Heemskerck

The Ogre receives the cat, illustration for Puss in Boots by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) 1883 (engraving)
PER190848 The Ogre receives the cat, illustration for Puss in Boots by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) 1883 (engraving) by Dore

The Shipwreck of Don Juan, 1840 (oil on canvas) (see also 14443)
XIR182426 The Shipwreck of Don Juan, 1840 (oil on canvas) (see also 14443) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 135x196 cm; Louvre, Paris

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California Kingsnake eating Western Diamondback Rattler, Lampropeltis getulus/Crotalus atrox, Native to California/Arizona Date: 30/07/2008

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California Kingsnake eating Western Diamondback Rattler, Lampropeltis getulus/Crotalus atrox, Native to California/Arizona Date: 30/07/2008

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California Kingsnake eating Western Diamondback Rattler, Lampropeltis getulus/Crotalus atrox, Native to California/Arizona Date: 30/07/2008

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Calif. Kingsnake eating Pacific Rattlesnake. getulus/Crotalus viridis helleri, Southern California Date: 31/05/2006

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California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula californiae) eating Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus), California, USA Date: 31/05/2006

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Calif. Kingsnake eating Pacific Rattlesnake. getulus/Crotalus viridis helleri, Southern California Date: 31/05/2006

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Calif. Kingsnake eating Pacific Rattlesnake. getulus/Crotalus viridis helleri, Southern California Date: 31/05/2006

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Calif. Kingsnake eating Pacific Rattlesnake. getulus/Crotalus viridis helleri, Southern California Date: 31/05/2006

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California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula californiae) eating Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus), California, USA Date: 31/05/2006

Cabalistic drawing (engraving)
7185755 Cabalistic drawing (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabalistic drawing)

Or, to the one who is the victim of motor trouble in some savage isle in the South Seas (colour litho)
7181008 Or, to the one who is the victim of motor trouble in some savage isle in the South Seas (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Or)

Cannibal cookery (colour litho)
7150981 Cannibal cookery (colour litho) by Geiser, Jean (1848-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"Cannibalism: A Glimpse into the Dark Depths of Human History and Nature's Cruelty" From ancient times to modern-day, it has fascinated and repulsed humanity. The Coelophysis fossil reveals evidence of this gruesome practice among prehistoric creatures. However, it is not limited to the animal kingdom alone. In the 16th century, South American cannibals shocked European explorers with their rituals of consuming human flesh. Charles E Gordon Frazer's painting "A Cannibal Feast" vividly depicts this macabre tradition that once prevailed. Even closer to home, an affray between rival Aboriginal tribes three miles from Brisbane in New South Wales exposed a dark chapter in Australia's history - one stained with acts as a means of asserting dominance and power. Fiji, known for its pristine beaches and vibrant culture, hides a haunting past where Fijian natives practiced cooking dead humans as part of their religious ceremonies within sacred temples like the one found on display today. Religious texts also delve into tales depicting cannibalistic tendencies. In ELISHA IN SAMARIA, biblical accounts describe desperate circumstances leading people to resort to unthinkable acts for survival. Nature itself showcases instances where animals turn against their own kind. The Humboldt squid exhibits shocking behavior by cannibalizing another squid from its own species - a chilling reminder that even underwater realms are not exempt from such brutality. The king cobra takes center stage in yet another horrific display as males devour females on forest floors during mating encounters. This act serves as both an instinctual drive and a stark example of nature's inherent ruthlessness. Artistic representations further shed light on historical events surrounding cannibalism. Johann Froschauer's "The First Representation of the People of the New World" (1505) captures early encounters between Europeans and indigenous populations marked by cultural clashes including reports or rumors of cannibalistic practices.