Sumatran Collection

Sumatran orangutan, Pongo abelii. Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by R
FLO4694324 Sumatran orangutan, Pongo abelii. Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by R

The Bombardment of Palembang, Sumatra, 24 June 1821, 1821-1848. Creator: Martinus Schouman
The Bombardment of Palembang, Sumatra, 24 June 1821, 1821-1848

The Battle of Quallah Battoo in 1832, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho)
2657620 The Battle of Quallah Battoo in 1832, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection

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Sumatran Elephant in the river (Elephas maximus sumatranus), Gunung Leuser national park, Sumatra, Indonesia, UNESCO World Heritage Site Date: 12/08/2006

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Sumatran Elephants (Elephas maximus sumatranus) in the river, Gunung Leuser national park, Sumatra, Indonesia, UNESCO World Heritage Site Date: 12/08/2006

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Mountain rainforest landscape, Morowali Nature Reserve, Soyojaya sub-district, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia Date: 12/08/2006

Detail of a ceremonial costume from south Sumatra (gold & metallic thread)
LIT389571 Detail of a ceremonial costume from south Sumatra (gold & metallic thread) by Indonesian School; (add.info.: from the Regent Collection; ); Photo © Luca Tettoni; Indonesian

Ceremonial tapestry worn by women during festivities in the Lampong area of southern Sumatra (textile)
LIT389573 Ceremonial tapestry worn by women during festivities in the Lampong area of southern Sumatra (textile) by Indonesian School; (add.info)

Knife hilt, 17th-19th century (brass)
1070912 Knife hilt, 17th-19th century (brass) by Indonesian; 9.2x2.4x6.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Made by the Toba Batak people of north Sumatra)

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Sumatran Laughingthrush - perched on branch, native of Sumatra Date: 11-Feb-19

Ceremonial Hanging (palepai), Sumatra, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Hanging (palepai), Sumatra, 19th century

Womans Ceremonial Skirt (Kain pantang), Sumatra, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Womans Ceremonial Skirt (Kain pantang), Sumatra, 19th century

Tapis (Ceremonial or Wedding Skirt), Indonesia, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Tapis (Ceremonial or Wedding Skirt), Indonesia, 19th century

Ceremonial Skirt (tapis), Indonesia, Early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Skirt (tapis), Indonesia, Early 19th century

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth (Kain songket lepus), Indonesia, . Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth (Kain songket lepus), Indonesia

Ceremonial Waist Sashes (ikak pinggang), Sumatra, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Waist Sashes (ikak pinggang), Sumatra, 19th century

Ceremonial Textile, Indonesia, End of the 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Textile, Indonesia, End of the 19th century

Ceremonial Cloth (tampan), Indonesia, Mid-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Cloth (tampan), Indonesia, Mid-19th century

Ceremonial Hanging (palepai), Indonesia, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Hanging (palepai), Indonesia, 19th century

Womans Ceremonial Skirt (tapis), Indonesia, 18th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Womans Ceremonial Skirt (tapis), Indonesia, 18th century (?)

Womans Ceremonial Cloth (Tapis), Indonesia, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Womans Ceremonial Cloth (Tapis), Indonesia, 19th century

Ceremonial Waist Sash (ikak pinggang), Sumatra, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Waist Sash (ikak pinggang), Sumatra, 19th century

Womans Ceremonial Skirt (tapis), Sumatra, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Womans Ceremonial Skirt (tapis), Sumatra, 19th century

Tampan (Ceremonial Cloth), Indonesia, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Tampan (Ceremonial Cloth), Indonesia, 19th century

Tiger beetles, varied carpet beetle, etc
Tiger beetles, Cicindela sinuata 1, Cicindela campestris 2, Cicindela sexguttata 3, Nitidula sanguinolenta 4, varied carpet beetle, Telephore flavipede 5, Anthrenus verbasci 6

Black rhinoceros and extinct Sumatran rhinoceros
Black or hook-lipped rhinoceros, Diceros bicornis, critically endangered, and Sumatran rhinoceros, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis, extinct

Bronze-tailed peacock-pheasant, Polyplectron chalcurum
Bronze-tailed peacock-pheasant or Sumatran peacock-pheasant, Polyplectron chalcurum. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Sumatran orangutan, Pongo abelii. Critically endangered. Simia satyrus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Nussbiegel after an illustration by R

Silvery lutung and Sumatran surili, endangered
Silvery lutung, Trachypithecus cristatus (Semnopithecus pruinosus) and Sumatran surili, Presbytis melalophos (Semnopithecus melalophos) endangered

Sumatran surili, Presbytis melalophos. Endangered. (Simpia monkey, Semnopithecus melalophas.) Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Sumatran serow, Capricornis sumatraensis. Vulnerable. (Cambing ootan, Antilope sumatrensis.) Handcoloured engraving by Thomas Landseer after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a specimen in

Female protective figure (pagar), 19th century or earlier (wood)
1071540 Female protective figure (pagar), 19th century or earlier (wood) by Toba Batak Culture (19th century); 51.4x27.9x10.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Bamboo canes from Sumatra decorated with Rejang script (engraving)
3647863 Bamboo canes from Sumatra decorated with Rejang script (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bamboo canes from Sumatra decorated with Rejang script)

Clouded Leopards, c. 1825 (oil on canvas)
XYC294969 Clouded Leopards, c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Agasse, Jacques-Laurent (1767-1849); 35.6x30.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Swiss, out of copyright

Hairy Eared Rhinoceros (w / c on paper)
1065146 Hairy Eared Rhinoceros (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: From Original water colour drawings by Joseph Wolf in the possession of)

Costumes of Indonesia, 1880 (coloured engraving)
968827 Costumes of Indonesia, 1880 (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes of Indonesia, 1880)

Costumes of Indonesia, 1880 (engraving)
968769 Costumes of Indonesia, 1880 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes of Indonesia, 1880)

Peoples of Asia (colour litho)
3630310 Peoples of Asia (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peoples of Asia. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

A Man and Woman of the island of Pogghy, plate no. 49 from Costumi dei
STC444516 A Man and Woman of the island of Pogghy, plate no.49 from Costumi dei. (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Types of shields (litho)
6013639 Types of shields (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of shields. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

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Indonesia, Sumatra, Haran Valley, Near Bukittinggi. Thatched hut standing in rice field with steep tree covered cliffs behind

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Indonesia, Sumatra, Canyon behind Bukittinggi with river flowing through tree coverd cliffs

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Indonesia, Sumatra, Lake Toba, Samosir Island. Batak Guest House with couple holding child standing in open doorway and welcome sign on the wooden exterior wall

Temple in Kota Baru, eastern Sumatra, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Temple in Kota Baru, eastern Sumatra, c1928. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928. [Georg A Jasmatzi, A.-G. Dresden, Germany]

Hunters with dead tiger in Sumatra, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Hunters with dead tiger in Sumatra, c1928. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928. [Georg A Jasmatzi, A.-G. Dresden, Germany]

Traditional house on stilts, Sumatra, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Traditional house on stilts, Sumatra, c1928. House with space underneath for livestock. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928

Traditional thatched rice barn, Padang, Sumatra, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Traditional thatched rice barn by a public bathing pool, Padang, Sumatra, c1928. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928. [Georg A Jasmatzi, A.-G

A group of Bataks from the interior of Sumatra, 1902. Artist: GR Lambert & Co
A group of Bataks from the interior of Sumatra, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

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Sumatra, a land of rich history and diverse culture. From the Battle of Quallah Battoo in 1832 to the endangered Sumatran dhole, this Indonesian island has much to offer. In the dense forests of Sumatra, vibrant wildlife thrives. The Sumatran dhole, also known as Cuon alpinus sumatrensis, stands as a symbol of resilience and conservation efforts. Its endangered status reminds us of our responsibility to protect these precious creatures. But Sumatra is not just about its wildlife; it boasts a tapestry of cultural treasures too. A ceremonial costume from South Sumatra intricately woven with gold and metallic thread showcases the craftsmanship and artistry that flourishes on this island. The Lampong area in southern Sumatra comes alive during festivities when women adorn themselves with ceremonial tapestries. These textiles tell stories through their intricate patterns and designs, reflecting the deep-rooted traditions passed down through generations. Delving into history reveals fascinating artifacts like a knife hilt crafted between the 17th-19th century. Made from brass, it serves as a testament to the skilled metalworkers who once inhabited this region. Ceremonial hangings or palepais are another remarkable aspect heritage. Dating back to the 19th century, these ornate pieces were used for special occasions and hold historical significance even today. A woman's ceremonial skirt called Kain pantang is yet another treasure from 19th-century Sumatra. This garment represents femininity and elegance while showcasing traditional weaving techniques that have stood the test of time. Sumatra beckons explorers with its captivating blend of nature's wonders and cultural marvels. Whether you're drawn by tales of historic battles or fascinated by intricate textiles and artifacts, this enchanting island promises an unforgettable journey into its past and present.