Native Hut Collection

Native Hawaiian village on Kauai, 1800s
Hawaiian huts of Waimea on Kauai Island, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hawaiians in the mid-1800s
Diamond Head and Waikiki in the Hawaiian Islands, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Round the World Yachting in the "Ceylon", XVII, Manila (engraving)
1060782 Round the World Yachting in the " Ceylon", XVII, Manila (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the Congo (engraving)
1045911 On the Congo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Congo. Illustration for The Graphic)

A Native Hut (b / w photo)
3092422 A Native Hut (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Native Hut. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Scenes in the Keeling Cocos and Christmas Islands (b / w photo)
1598375 Scenes in the Keeling Cocos and Christmas Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in the Keeling Cocos and Christmas Islands)

Interior of Native Hut, South Africa (b / w photo)
6013148 Interior of Native Hut, South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Native Hut, South Africa)

Waikiki village, Hawaii, 1870s
Village of Waikiki, Sandwich Islands, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Traditional Hawaiian home, 1800s
Native thatched hut of the Sandwich Islands, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Uganda Hoima Fort Portal Native hut banana plantation
Uganda. From Hoima to Fort Portal. Native hut in a banana plantation. 1936, Uganda

Sinai Red Sea Tor Wady Hebran Native hut palm branches
To Sinai via the Red Sea, Tor, and Wady Hebran. Native hut made of palm branches 1900, Egypt, Sinai

Palmyra Tadmor Two tower-tombs ancient socket-hinged
Palmyra Tadmor, Two of the tower-tombs; ancient socket-hinged stone door in native hut 1900, Syria, Tadmur

EXPL2A-00376
Native house on Hispaniola, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction from Oviedo, edition of 1547

Mekong River village in the 1800s
Native village on the Mekong River shore in Khong, Laos-Cambodia border, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century woodcut

Tropical Scenery Native Hut Turbo 1871 Albumen silver print
Artokoloro

Round the World Yachting in the ceylon, Manila: 1
ROUND THE WORLD YACHTING IN THE " CEYLON, " MANILA: 1. A River Scene; 2. Natives Fishing; 3. Military Occupation; 4. Races; 5. Native Hut; 6. Camping Out

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of native huts. From the Native Hawaiian village on Kauai in the 1800s to Hawaiians in the mid-1800s, these humble dwellings tell tales of a bygone era. Picture yourself sailing around the world on the "Ceylon, " witnessing enchanting scenes like Manila's native hut captured through an engraving. Travel further to Africa, where you can glimpse life on the Congo or experience Timbuctoo through another captivating engraving. Intriguing black and white photos transport us to different corners of our globe - from Keeling Cocos and Christmas Islands to South Africa's interior, revealing intimate glimpses into native huts' interiors. These images allow us to appreciate diverse cultures and their unique architectural styles. Closer to home, we venture into Waikiki village during Hawaii's 1870s, where traditional Hawaiian homes dotting its landscape offer a window into past lives. The charm of these structures resonates with stories passed down through generations. As we explore this fascinating collection, it becomes evident that native huts have played significant roles throughout history. They were not merely shelters but symbols of cultural identity and resilience against adversity – as seen during The Ashantee War depicted in one striking engraving. EXPL2A-00376 stands as a testament to human ingenuity; it encapsulates how people adapted their surroundings while preserving traditions within their humble abodes. Let us celebrate these remarkable structures that have stood witness to countless stories etched upon their walls – each telling a tale as unique as those who once called them home.