Mata Collection

Mata mata or matamata turtle, Chelus fimbriata (fimbriated tortoise, Testudo fimbriata)
FLO4694454 Mata mata or matamata turtle, Chelus fimbriata (fimbriated tortoise, Testudo fimbriata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General

Greta Garbo in Mata Hari
Greta Garbo (1905-1990) playing the title role in the 1931 film Mata Hari'. Date: 1931

I am shy, please don`t disturb me!
Bogdan Timiras

Mata mata turtle reflected on reflective surface, native to South America Date: 31-12-1999

Portrait of Mata Hari at the height of her fame Date: 1929

Mata mata or matamata turtle, Chelus fimbriata (fimbriated tortoise, Testudo fimbriata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Chelonia turtles and tortoises
Chelonia: Leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata (critically endangered), Argentine snake-necked turtle, Hydromedusa tectifera, Mata mata

Fossil bones of an American mastodon and mata mata
Fossil bones of an extinct American mastodon, Mammut americanum 1, and mata mata, Chelus fimbriata 2. Mastodonte (ossemens fossiles), matamata

Lady McLeod in one of her eastern dances
Lady McLeod otherwise known as Mata Hari, meaning eye of the day, performing an eastern dance. Date: 1905

Mesa de 30 cuviertos Arte de reposteria en que
Mesa de 30. cuviertos, Arte de reposteria, en que se contiene todo genero de hacer dulces secos, y en liquido, vizcochos, turrones, y natas: bebidas heladas de todos generos, rosolis, mistelas

Mesa de 50 cubiertos Arte de reposteria en que
Mesa de 50. cubiertos, Arte de reposteria, en que se contiene todo genero de hacer dulces secos, y en liquido, vizcochos, turrones, y natas: bebidas heladas de todos generos, rosolis, mistelas

Mesa de 60 cuviertos Arte de reposteria en que
Mesa de 60. cuviertos, Arte de reposteria, en que se contiene todo genero de hacer dulces secos, y en liquido, vizcochos, turrones, y natas: bebidas heladas de todos generos, rosolis, mistelas

Mesa de 80 cubiertos Arte de reposteria en que
Mesa de 80. cubiertos, Arte de reposteria, en que se contiene todo genero de hacer dulces secos, y en liquido, vizcochos, turrones, y natas: bebidas heladas de todos generos, rosolis, mistelas

Mesa de 90 cubiertos Arte de reposteria en que
Mesa. de. 90. cubiertos, Arte de reposteria, en que se contiene todo genero de hacer dulces secos, y en liquido, vizcochos, turrones, y natas: bebidas heladas de todos generos, rosolis, mistelas

Mesa de 100 cuviertos Arte de reposteria en que
Mesa de 100 cuviertos, Arte de reposteria, en que se contiene todo genero de hacer dulces secos, y en liquido, vizcochos, turrones, y natas: bebidas heladas de todos generos, rosolis, mistelas

African Grey Hornbill (Lophoceros nasutus), Northern Cape, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Sao Vicente, Brazil. Macaco Prego monkey (Cebus apella); wide-ranging South American species

Madame Mata-Hari dancing at the Musee Guimet
Mata Hari, a Malay name meaning eye of the day was the stage name of Margaretha Zelle, a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan

Endangered geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometricus, and mata mata turtle, Chelus fimbriatus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles

Native Feast / Throwing the Spear - Maori, New Zealand
A Native Feast at Mata-Ta, with Mount Edgecumbe in the distance (above) and Throwing the Spear, the Mode of Salutation (below) - Maori, New Zealand

Not Forgotten A Scene on Christmas Morning by Fortunino Mata
Colour illustration by Fortunino Matania showing three children visiting a little girl ill in bed on Christmas morning. Date: 27th November 1922

Mata Hari in Profile
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) wearing her bejewelled headdress and costume for the sacred Brahmic Dagger Dance. Date: 1876 - 1917

Prisonniers conduits par Mata Cochinchine 1866
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MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margarete Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Photograph and drawing, early 20th century

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Margarete Zelle. Dutch dancer and spy. Oil over a photograph taken in Paris during World War I

Francisco de Goya, Mariano Ceballos, alias el Indio, mata el toro desde su caballo (Mariano Ceballos, Alias the Indian, Kills the Bull from His Horse), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, in or before 1816

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margarete Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Photograph, c1905

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margaret Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Oil over a photograph

Amazon, Brazil. Close-up of the eye and upper beak of a red-breasted toucan (Ramphastos dicolorus)

Itaparica, Brazil. Scarlet macaw in profile; eye, cheek, beak

Picture No. 10861926
Mata Ngarau, ceremonial £entreՠof Orongo.where birdman cult festivities were held. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861921
Petroglyphs at Mata Ngarau, on ridge between a 300-metre drop into the ocean and a deep crater, site of Birdman cult festivities. Easter Island, Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861922
Petroglyphs at Mata Ngarau, on ridge between a 300-metre drop into the ocean and a deep crater, site of Birdman cult festivities. Easter Island, Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861927
Mata Ngarau, ceremonial £entreՠof Orongo.where birdman cult festivities were held. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861923
Petroglyphs at Mata Ngarau, on ridge between a 300-metre drop into the ocean and a deep crater, site of Birdman cult festivities. Easter Island, Chile Date:

Picture No. 10786703
Mata Mata / Matamata Turtle - being held by man (Chelus fimbriatus) Date:

MATA PRATS, Juan de (end 18th-19th century)

ARANDA MATA, Antonio (1888-1979). Spanish military man and engineer. Portrait of J. Benedito

MATA HARI, Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, called (1876-1917). Dutch dancer and spy. Photography

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margerete Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Photograph, 13 February 1917

Itaparica, Brazil. Wing feathers of a blue and red macaw

Racial / Indonesia / Borneo?
Two people from Mate Calo (or Mata Calo), Borneo(?)

Mata Hari / Civa Dance
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) Exotic dancer performs the Prayer to Civa, expressing coquetry and anger, seduction and fury, love and hate

Mata Hari / Dagger Dance
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) dances the sacred Brahmic Dagger Dance, claiming to have learnt it as a child from the priestesses of Java

Mata Hari / Spanish Dance
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) Dutch-born dancer at the Folies Bergere, Paris, where her Spanish Dance won the praise of the critic Serano

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"Mata: A Mysterious Enigma Unveiled" Step into the world of Mata, where intrigue and allure intertwine. From the captivating performances Hari to Greta Garbo's portrayal in "Mata Hari, " this name holds a mystique that has fascinated generations. But there is more to Mata than meets the eye. Like the shy turtle, native to South America, known as mata mata, it reflects on its reflective surface with an air of secrecy. Just like me, it pleads silently, "I am shy; please don't disturb me. " Delve deeper into history and you'll discover Mariyammai Ceremony captured by M. E. Burnouf in 1827-35 - a vibrant celebration from L Inde Francaise engraved by Marlet et Cie. The litho print transports us back in time to witness this cultural extravaganza. The portrait Hari herself beckons us with her enigmatic gaze. Her story unfolds through layers of mystery and espionage – a femme fatale who captivated hearts and minds alike. Intriguingly enough, our journey takes an unexpected turn towards Chelus fimbriata - the mata mata turtle again. This fascinating creature shares its name with another species within Chelonia turtles and tortoises family. As we explore further, we stumble upon fossil bones belonging to an American mastodon alongside those of a mata mata turtle - relics from ancient times that remind us of nature's wonders. Lady McLeod enthralls us with one of her mesmerizing eastern dances while endangered geometric tortoise Psammobates reminds us about conservation efforts needed for these remarkable creatures. Finally, we find ourselves immersed in Maori culture as we witness Native Feast / Throwing the Spear ceremony in New Zealand – a testament to indigenous traditions that have stood strong throughout centuries.