Aboriginal Collection

British Empire world map, 19th century
British Empire world map. This world map shows the 19th-century British Empire (pink) and its indigenous peoples. Five illustrations (clockwise from upper left) show the people of Australia

Paintings from the Dreamtime, Australia, Pacific

Portrait of an Aboriginal man, named Bennelong
Drawing 41 from the Watling Collection titled Native name Ben-nel-long, as painted when angry after Botany Bay Colebee was wounded by Port Jackson Painter, c. 1790

Hand painted didgeridoos, Aboriginal musical instrument, Australia, Pacific

Young Crow Indian
A Crow boy in dance costume, 1905. Printed reproduction of a photograph by Edward Curtis

Dream paintings of the Walpiri Tribe of Aborigines, Australia, Pacific

BUSN2A-00012
Native Americans exchanging furs for goods at a Hudson Bay Company post. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a Frederic Remington illustration

Truganini, last surviving female Tasmanian Aboiginal
Truganini (Truganina, Trugernanner or Lalla Rooke, c1812-1876), the last surviving Tasmanian Aboiginal or Palawa woman. 1866

Antique map of Victoria or Port Phillip in Australia with vignettes

Rock Abstract Art Western Australia
Part of a cave where there were aboriginal paintings in the northern areas of Western Australia. Together with the rock texture and colours it creates a beautiful abstract image

Picture No. 10766504
Primitive Aboriginal Rock Painting about 20 000 years b.p. Date:

17th century map of the New World
Western Hemisphere, 17th century Dutch map. This shows the New World that was being discovered by Europeans exploring the Western Hemisphere of the Earth

Aboriginal rock art, Ubirr, Kakadu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Picture No. 10766707
Australia - aboriginal rock painting of Kangaroos Date:

Crow chief
Crow Indian chief in a traditional war bonnet and clothing, circa 1900. Digitally colored halftone of a photograph

Maori leader, New Zealand, 1800s
Tawhiao, Maori king, with tatooed face in a robe of feathers, New Zealand, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Aboriginal Rock Art at the Art Gallery, Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

A dream painting with snakes of the Walpiri Tribe, Australia, Pacific

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Innuit family with dog team and sled, . Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dancing figures at Nourlangie Rock, aboriginal shelter and rock art site in Kakadu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Close-up of hand painted digeridoos for sale in Sydney, New Sout Wales, Australia, Pacific

Aboriginal Rock Art at the Art Gallery, Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Captain James Cook taking possession of New South Wales in the name of the British Crown, 1770. James Cook (1728-1779), English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, made three voyages of discovery

Antique map of South Australia with vignettes

Aboriginal rock art, Ubirr, Kakadu National Par, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Picture No. 10864327
Australian Aboriginal rock art Date:

Picture No. 10864324
Aboriginal art Bigge Island. Date:

Pomfret illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

17th century map of South America
South America, 17th century Dutch map. This shows the new continent that was being discovered by European explorers. The shape is distorted because it had not yet been accurately mapped

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Landing of Jean Nicolet on the Wisconsin shore of Lake Michigan, 1634, the first European to reach that region. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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

Arunta tribesmen of central Australia preparing a new corroboree, 1922. Artist: Baldwin Spencer
Arunta tribesmen of central Australia preparing a new corroboree, 1922. For indigenous Australians, the corroboree comes closest to a modern concept of theatre

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Native American trappers carrying furs on snowshoes in a forest of the Pacific Northwest Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Reminigton illustration

Glenelg, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Glenelg, 1901. Glenelg, a suburb of Adelaide on Holdfast Bay in Gulf St Vincent, established 1836, the oldest European settlement on mainland South Australia

Indian corn, also known as maize, was historically cultivated by tribes in Oklahoma such as the Wichita, Caddo, Creek, Cherokee and Seminole Indians

Aboriginal Wandjina cave artwork in sandstone caves at Raft Point, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Fern Tree Valley, near Hobart, Tasmania
View of Fern Tree Valley near Hobart, Tasmania, showing a river and waterfall in a tropical landscape. 1870

Painting of a turtle at the Aboriginal rock art site at Ubirr Rock, Kakadu National Park, where paintings date from 20000 years old to present day, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northern Territory

Namondjok in centre, who ate his clan sister, Namarrgon on right the Lightning Man and Barrginj his wife below left, supernatural ancestors at the rock art site, Nourlangie Rock

Picture No. 11992768
Little Crow - About to drink at a pool - Papunya Aboriginal Community - Northern Territory - Australia Little Crow - About to drink at a pool - Papunya Aboriginal Community - Northern Territory

Truganina, the last Tasmanian woman, from The History of Mankind, Vol. 1, by Prof
BAL126196 Truganina, the last Tasmanian woman, from The History of Mankind, Vol.1, by Prof. Friedrich Ratzel, 1896 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

William Lanney, the last Tasmanian, from The History of Mankind, Vol. 1, by Prof
BAL126195 William Lanney, the last Tasmanian, from The History of Mankind, Vol.1, by Prof. Friedrich Ratzel, 1896 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

Aboriginal painting, Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Adnjamathanha Aboriginal engravings, Sacred Canyon, Flinders Range, South Australia, Australia, Pacific

Head of an Australian aboriginal. Man of New Holland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's
FLO4695308 Head of an Australian aboriginal. Man of New Holland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R

Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033729 Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widows of a recently deceased man would cut off their hair)

Erebus' and 'Terror' in New Zealand, August 1841, c.1847 (oil on canvas)
7295296 Erebus' and 'Terror' in New Zealand, August 1841, c.1847 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 122.7x183.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Anthropology: traditional costume of the Aboriginal people of Australia. Chromolithography of the beginning of the 20th
FGL5475395 Anthropology: traditional costume of the Aboriginal people of Australia. Chromolithography of the beginning of the 20th century; Fototeca Gilardi.

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Aboriginal Culture: A Journey through Art and History" Step back in time to the 19th century British Empire, where a world map unravels tales of exploration and colonization. Amidst this era, immerse yourself in the vibrant paintings from the Dreamtime, an ancient Australian tradition that reveals stories passed down through generations. Discover the soulful melodies of hand-painted didgeridoos, a captivating musical instrument cherished by Aboriginal communities across Australia and the Pacific. Picture No. 10766707 captures their intricate beauty and cultural significance. BUSN2A-00012 takes us on a visual journey into the dream paintings of the Walpiri Tribe of Aborigines, offering glimpses into their spiritual beliefs and connection with nature. Delve deeper into Australia's history with an antique map showcasing Victoria or Port Phillip adorned with vignettes that depict life during colonial times. This artifact serves as a reminder of how indigenous cultures coexisted alongside European settlers. Witness Rock Abstract Art from Western Australia, where ancient landscapes come alive through mesmerizing patterns etched onto stone canvases (Picture No. 10766504). These artworks reflect both artistic expression and sacred connections to ancestral lands. Travel further back in time with a 17th-century map unveiling uncharted territories in the New World - an era marked by exploration, conquests, and encounters between different civilizations. Marvel at influential figures like Crow chief or Maori leader from New Zealand during the1800s; these leaders played pivotal roles in shaping their respective communities' histories while preserving their unique cultural identities. Aboriginal culture is not just confined to one place; it spans vast regions across continents. Through artistry and historical artifacts, we can appreciate its diversity while honoring its enduring legacy throughout centuries.