Ethnography Collection

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)

A Zulu warrior, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Cleopatras obelisk or needle and the great sphinx of Giza.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

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

A Zulu chief, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

The Duk Duk society, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, 1920. Young men being initiated before they can marry. The Duk Duk is a secret society of the Tolai people of the Rabaul area of New

Great Pyramid of Cholula dedicated to Quetzalcoatl in Mexico.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Georgian store, and Circassian and Ingush man.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

A Kabyle Woman (b / w photo)
5990428 A Kabyle Woman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kabyle Woman. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Momolu Massaquoi, Nashville, USA, c. 1890 (gelatin silver print)
622849 Momolu Massaquoi, Nashville, USA, c.1890 (gelatin silver print) by Giers & Koellein (fl.1890); 14.1x9.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Momolu Massaquoi (1872-1938)

A Tiki at Raroera Pah, New Zealand. Plate from The New Zealanders illustrated by George French Angas (1822-1886). Date: 1847

Horniman Museum - Forest Hill, London. Opened in 1901, the architect for this interesting building in the Arts and Crafts style was Charles Harrison Townsend

Zulu chief in full war-dress (engraving)
3655627 Zulu chief in full war-dress (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zulu chief in full war-dress)

Dahomeyan Amazons (b / w photo)
5990420 Dahomeyan Amazons (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dahomeyan Amazons. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Roman chariot race
LLM456893 Roman chariot race by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman chariot race. Illustration for Storia de Costume dei Popoli by Paolo Lorenzini (Nerbini)

1827 Nukahiva Marquesas tattooed couple
Early Lithographic print by Carl Brodtmann from Dr. Shinz, " Naturgeschichte und Abbilldungen des Menschen der verschiedenen" 1827, with hand colouring

Soldiers of Linhares, Brazil, in uniform.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Native woman from Prince William's entry. 1785 (engraving)
8766930 Native woman from Prince William's entry. 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native woman from Prince William's entry. ( James Cook third journey in the Pacific Ocean)

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A native beautiful woman from Eaoo, 1785 (engraving)
8766922 A native beautiful woman from Eaoo, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A native beautiful woman from EAOO ( James Cook)

Native man from Kamtchaka, 1785 (engraving)
8766919 Native man from Kamtchaka, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native man from Kamtchaka.( 3rd journey by Cpt. James Cook in 1785 ) 1785); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Illustration representing an African Lion Hunt. French 1805 (engraving)
5669614 Illustration representing an African Lion Hunt. French 1805 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

North America Red skin Indian, 1861 (engraving)
6947879 North America Red skin Indian, 1861 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: North America Red skin Indian. Human races)

Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa. 1885 (engraving)
6947909 Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa. 1885 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa)

War Shirt, 1830-40 (deer hide, ermine tails, glass pony beads, hair, porcupine quills, and trade cloth)
5862026 War Shirt, 1830-40 (deer hide, ermine tails, glass pony beads, hair, porcupine quills, and trade cloth) by Native American, (19th century); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

La terre d'apres le systeme d'Homere (engraving)
8653358 La terre d'apres le systeme d'Homere (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La terre d'apres le systeme d'Homere)

Suez, Pancienne Colsum (engraving)
8653349 Suez, Pancienne Colsum (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suez, Pancienne Colsum)

Monument funeraire de Christophe Colomb a la Havane (engraving)
8653334 Monument funeraire de Christophe Colomb a la Havane (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument funeraire de Christophe Colomb a la Havane)

Marchands pheniciens traitant des affaires d'echange (engraving)
8653359 Marchands pheniciens traitant des affaires d'echange (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alphonse d'Albuquerque (engraving)
8653339 Alphonse d'Albuquerque (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphonse d'Albuquerque)

Par une attaque de flanc la cavalerie espagnole decide le gain de la bataille (engraving)
8653325 Par une attaque de flanc la cavalerie espagnole decide le gain de la bataille (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ferdinand Cortez (engraving)
8653312 Ferdinand Cortez (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferdinand Cortez)

L'Inca Huayna Capac (engraving)
8653311 L'Inca Huayna Capac (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L'Inca Huayna Capac)

Patagons (engraving)
8653309 Patagons (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patagons. Illustration for Les Principales Decouvertes des Voyageurs Anciens et Modernes by Charles)

Whirling dervishes (b/w photo)
8672798 Whirling dervishes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whirling dervishes)

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Civilization of American Indians. Botocoudo man, Indian ethnic group of the forests of Brazil
JAB5036747 Civilization of American Indians. Botocoudo man, Indian ethnic group of the forests of Brazil. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Moravia woman, 1879 (engraving)
CUL4854094 Moravia woman, 1879 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Moravia woman. 1879. Engraving. Private Collection.); Photo © JBP/AIC.

Moldovan woman, 1879 (engraving)
CUL4854086 Moldovan woman, 1879 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Moldovan woman. 1879. Engraving. Private Collection.); Photo © JBP/AIC.

Anthropology: representation of a Burmese beauty from Asia. Plate drawn from the end of the 19th century
JAB5037183 Anthropology: representation of a Burmese beauty from Asia. Plate drawn from the end of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Anthropology: representation of a Burmese beauty from Asia)

Anthropology: representation of a Red Skin chief from North America. Plate drawn from the end of the 19th century
JAB5037180 Anthropology: representation of a Red Skin chief from North America. Plate drawn from the end of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Anthropology)

Anthropology: representation of a negre dahomeen from Benin. Plate drawn from the end of the 19th century
JAB5037177 Anthropology: representation of a negre dahomeen from Benin. Plate drawn from the end of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Anthropology: representation of a negre dahomeen from Benin)

Anthropology: representation of a Bedouin, nomad from the Middle East. Plate drawn from the end of the 19th century
JAB5037174 Anthropology: representation of a Bedouin, nomad from the Middle East. Plate drawn from the end of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Anthropology: representation of a Bedouin)

Breesian civilization: " Breed Apinage, Province of Gaya Brazil". Face of a man
JAB5036806 Breesian civilization: " Breed Apinage, Province of Gaya Brazil". Face of a man. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

A Tartar lady, 1812
3479872 A Tartar lady, 1812; (add.info.: A Tartar lady, 1812. The Tatars are a Turkic people, living in Asia and Europe, who were one of the five major tribal confederations)

Types of Extreme Orient. Engraving 1862
JAB4120823 Types of Extreme Orient. Engraving 1862; (add.info.: Types of Extreme Orient. Engraving 1862); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Jewish family of TUNIS (Tunisia) Engraving 1865
JAB4120552 Jewish family of TUNIS (Tunisia) Engraving 1865; (add.info.: Jewish family of TUNIS (Tunisia) Engraving 1865); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Ornamental tattoos: African woman 1, Maori chief (New Zealand) 2, Maori king 3, Caroline Islander 4
FLO4678680 Ornamental tattoos: African woman 1, Maori chief (New Zealand) 2, Maori king 3, Caroline Islander 4, hand 5 and foot 6 of a Dayak (Borneo), and a Japanese man with irezumi and fundoshi 7

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Cultures: Ethnography through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of human history as we delve into the fascinating world of ethnography. From ancient civilizations to remote tribes, this discipline allows us to uncover the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped our world. Imagine standing in awe before Cleopatra's obelisk, towering over ancient Egypt's landscape alongside the enigmatic Great Sphinx of Giza. These monumental structures serve as testaments to a civilization steeped in mystery and grandeur. Traveling further across continents, we find ourselves at Raroera Pah in New Zealand, where a Tiki statue stands proudly amidst lush surroundings. This artifact offers insights into Maori traditions and their connection with nature. Venturing back in time, we encounter South American cannibals from the 16th century depicted in Charles E Gordon Frazer's painting "A Cannibal Feast. " Though unsettling, it provides invaluable glimpses into cultural practices that were once prevalent. The Duk Duk society from Bismarck Archipelago takes us to Papua New Guinea in 1920. Through intricate masks and rituals, this secret society reveals its role within local communities and its significance for social cohesion. Moving closer to home, an intriguing scene unfolds at a Georgian store where Circassian and Ingush men engage in commerce. Here lies evidence of cross-cultural interactions that shape societies beyond national borders. In London's Horniman Museum, artifacts from around the globe converge under one roof. It serves as a testament to humanity's curiosity about other cultures while fostering understanding among diverse communities. Witnessing Zulu chiefs donned in majestic war-dress or Dahomeyan Amazons captured through black-and-white photography transports us deep into African heritage—showcasing bravery and resilience against historical odds.