Hela Collection

Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese people - Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Maha (big) Rabana or Banku (bench) Rabana, played by two or more people at a time is used at wedding festivals

The Return of the Kaiser from his Tour, the "Hohenzollern"arriving at Malta (litho)
1064013 The Return of the Kaiser from his Tour, the " Hohenzollern" arriving at Malta (litho) by English School

The Training Squadron at Trondhjem, Visit of the German Emperor (litho)
1063604 The Training Squadron at Trondhjem, Visit of the German Emperor (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Training Squadron at Trondhjem)

M Sklodovski and his three daughters (b / w photo)
3650387 M Sklodovski and his three daughters (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Sklodovski and his three daughters)

The German Myth--Hela (engraving)
655210 The German Myth--Hela (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Myth--Hela)

The Kaisers Visit to the Queen, the Imperial Yacht "Hohenzollern"entering Portsmouth Harbour (litho)
1043328 The Kaisers Visit to the Queen, the Imperial Yacht " Hohenzollern" entering Portsmouth Harbour (litho) by Dixon

Children of the Sklodowski family, Polish, c1870-1875. Left to right: Zosia, Hela, Maria (Marie Curie 1867-1934), Joseph and Bronya

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist with members of her family in Warsaw, Poland, 1912. Marie Curie (1867-1934), with her sisters Hela Szalay and Bronya Dluska

Mr Sklodowski with his three surviving daughters, c1886
Mr Sklodovski with his three surviving daughters, c1886. Left to right; Manya (Marie Curie) (1867-1934), Bronya ( Bronya Dluska) and Hela Sklodowsaka

Sinhalese Devil Dancers - Sri Lanka. The Sinhalese (Sinhala, Sinhala Jathiya, Hela or Sinhale) are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group native to the island of Sri Lanka. Date: 1909

Sinhalese Lace Maker - Sri Lanka
A very attractive hand-coloured postcard showing a Sinhalese Lace Maker. The Sinhalese (Sinhala, Sinhala Jathiya, Hela or Sinhale) are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group native to the island of Sri Lanka

Submarine incident in North Sea by G. H. Davis
A submarine incident in the North Sea. How the sinking of the German cruiser Hela was accomplished (top). Two other illustrations relate to

Children of the Sklodovski family. Left to right: Zosia, Hela Manya (Marie Curie 1867-1934), Joseph and Bronya

M. Sklodovski with his three surviving daughters. Left to right: Many (Marie Curie 1867-1934), Bronya and Hela

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"Hela: A Cultural Journey through Time and Space" Step into the vibrant world of Hela, where traditions come alive through captivating rhythms and mesmerizing dances. In Colombo, Sri Lanka, the Rabana drum echoes in harmony with the beating hearts of its Sinhalese performers. Witness the enigmatic Sinhalese Devil Dancers as they weave tales of ancient folklore, their movements embodying both grace and power. Their performances transport you to a realm where legends come to life. Amidst this cultural tapestry, we find ourselves aboard the majestic "Hohenzollern, " witnessing the grand return of Kaiser from his tour at Malta. The litho captures this historic moment in time when empires intertwined on distant shores. Trondhjem opens its arms to welcome the German Emperor's Training Squadron, an event immortalized in another striking litho. It symbolizes unity amidst diversity as nations connect through shared values and aspirations. In a black-and-white photograph that transcends generations, M Sklodovski stands proudly with his three daughters. This poignant image reflects familial bonds that withstand time's relentless passage. Delve deeper into German mythology with an engraving depicting Hela - a symbol of strength and resilience personified by Germany herself. This mythical figure embodies national identity and pride for generations past and present. The Imperial Yacht "Hohenzollern" gracefully sails into Portsmouth Harbour during Kaiser's visit to Queen Victoria - an iconic moment etched forever in history's annals. It signifies diplomacy between nations amidst turbulent times. Travel back to 1870-1875 Poland and witness childhood innocence captured within sepia-toned frames; children from Sklodowski family radiate joy despite challenging circumstances surrounding them. Marie Curie, renowned physicist born in Poland but embraced by France, stands tall alongside her family members in Warsaw during 1912 – a testament to perseverance against all odds.