Samoan Collection

Samoan Women - Making Kawa-Kawa. Kawakawa is one of the most distinctive Pacific native plants. It was one of the most important healing herbs in Rongoa Maori (traditional Maori medicine)

view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo)
1079611 view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pe a is the popular name of the traditional male tattoo of Samoa)

Port of Apia, Samoa (chromolitho)
2782564 Port of Apia, Samoa (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port of Apia, Samoa. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

FREDERICK O BRIEN (1869-1932). American writer. O Brien on Samoa, 1915, doing research for his book White Shadows in the South Seas. 1919

Palm trees and sea, Lalomanu Beach, Upolu Island, Western Samoa, Pacific

Flexible screen or tablet
2624184 Flexible screen or tablet; (add.info.: Samoan mid 19th century, flexible screen or tablet, with a leaf design made from Banana leaves.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Rare birds From Navigators' Islands: the Didunculus strigirostris, 1864. Creator: Pearson
Rare birds From Navigators' Islands: the Didunculus strigirostris or tooth-billed pigeon, 1864. Engraving from a drawing by E. Thomas

Conflict between the Natives of Samoa and the Crew of H.M.S. Barracouta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Conflict between the Natives of Samoa and the Crew of H.M.S. Barracouta, 1876. Engraving after a sketch by Assistant Paymaster Rudge....the King, Captain Stevens, the Consuls

Council House, Samoa, the Scene of the Late Conflict, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Council House, Samoa, the Scene of the Late Conflict, 1876....the insurrection, or revolution...caused an intervention on the part of a British ship of war

'Indigenes des environs d'Apia (iles Samoa); Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Indigenes des environs d'Apia (iles Samoa); Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Girl in Bow of Canoe Spreading Out Her Loin-Cloth for a Sail, Samoa, 1895-1896. Creator: John La Farge
Girl in Bow of Canoe Spreading Out Her Loin-Cloth for a Sail, Samoa, 1895-1896

American Samoa - Pago Pago - production of copra
Pago Pago, Capital of American Samoa - the cultivation of Coconut palms (Cocos nucifera) for the production of copra, the dried flesh of the coconut

A Manaia, the son of a Samoan chief (Matai) wearing a tuiga head dress
KDC397345 A Manaia, the son of a Samoan chief (Matai) wearing a tuiga head dress, 1890-1910 (colour litho) by Andrew, Thomas (1855-1939) (after); 38.1 x 22.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Samoan belle, wearing necklaces of teeth and shells, 1902. Artist: Thomas Andrew
A Samoan belle, wearing necklaces of teeth and shells, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A Samoan Chief's Daughter Victorian period

M. K. LeMemea of Samoa, 1877-1878. Creator: Unknown
M.K. LeMemea of Samoa, 1877-1878. LeMemea, Hon. M.K. Embassador [sic] from Samoa Islands, 1877 or 1878

Two Women, Samoa (albumen print)
622795 Two Women, Samoa (albumen print) by Andrew, Thomas (1855-1939); 14.3x19.9 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Woman, Samoa (albumen print)
622794 Woman, Samoa (albumen print) by Andrew, Thomas (1855-1939); 20.1x14.4 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Australasian and Oceanic Races (colour litho)
5233440 Australasian and Oceanic Races (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australasian and Oceanic Races)

Mele, Samoan (b / w photo)
984368 Mele, Samoan (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mele, Samoan)

Samoan dancer (chromolitho)
2782567 Samoan dancer (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samoan dancer. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Hut in Moonlight, Iva, Savaii, October 1890, 1890 (w / c, bodycolour & gum arabic on wove
877216 Hut in Moonlight, Iva, Savaii, October 1890, 1890 (w/c, bodycolour & gum arabic on wove paper) by La Farge or Lafarge

Samoa: Island warrior in wartime dress (colour photo)
3106217 Samoa: Island warrior in wartime dress (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samoa: Island warrior in wartime dress)

William, Samoan (b / w photo)
984375 William, Samoan (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William, Samoan)

Races of Mankind, from The British Empire Universities Modern English Illustrated
3614249 Races of Mankind, from The British Empire Universities Modern English Illustrated Dictionary, pub.1914 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Races of Mankind)

The Crisis in Samoa, Rebel Warriors marching down the Main Street of Apia (engraving)
1598703 The Crisis in Samoa, Rebel Warriors marching down the Main Street of Apia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Samoa)

Sketch of Maua, Apia. One of Our Boat Crew, 1891 (oil on canvas)
3949597 Sketch of Maua, Apia. One of Our Boat Crew, 1891 (oil on canvas) by La Farge or Lafarge, John (1835-1910); 132.1x96.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Samoan woman (engraving)
3655626 Samoan woman (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samoan woman. Illustration for The History of Mankind by Friedrich Ratzel (Macmillan)

Robert Louis Stevenson, 1889 (photo)
KDC400288 Robert Louis Stevenson, 1889 (photo) by Patrick, James (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-94) Scottish writer, novelist, poet

Robert Louis Stevenson and his wife, Fanny, om the verandah of their house at Vailima
KDC397929 Robert Louis Stevenson and his wife, Fanny, om the verandah of their house at Vailima, Samoa, c. 1892 (photo) by Davis

Robert Louis Stevenson with a Samoan chief (b / w photo)
817747 Robert Louis Stevenson with a Samoan chief (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), Scottish novelist

Village on the island of Upolu, Samoa (chromolitho)
2782565 Village on the island of Upolu, Samoa (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village on the island of Upolu, Samoa)

Samoan tree house (chromolitho)
2782563 Samoan tree house (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samoan tree house. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Procession of a Samoan tribal chief (chromolitho)
2782562 Procession of a Samoan tribal chief (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession of a Samoan tribal chief)

Talolo, wearing the ceremonial dress of a manaia, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
618967 Talolo, wearing the ceremonial dress of a manaia, c.1895 (b/w photo) by Andrew, Thomas (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Talolo (dates unknown) was the son of a matai in Vaimoso

Coconut mill on the island of Upolu, Samoa (chromolitho)
2782566 Coconut mill on the island of Upolu, Samoa (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coconut mill on the island of Upolu, Samoa)

Thigh of a Samoan man with tattoos (engraving)
DGC437477 Thigh of a Samoan man with tattoos (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: traditional Samoan tattooing was applied using a tooth from either a pig or a shark instead of a needle;)

Study of the parrot fish, Samoa, 1890 (oil on panel)
CH448346 Study of the parrot fish, Samoa, 1890 (oil on panel) by La Farge or Lafarge, John (1835-1910); 21x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The Tomb of Tusitala, the grave of Robert Louis Stevenson at Apia, Samoa (b / w photo)
XJF373267 The Tomb of Tusitala, the grave of Robert Louis Stevenson at Apia, Samoa (b/w photo) by Andrew, Thomas (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rear view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo)
DGC288155 Rear view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pe a is the popular name of the traditional male tattoo of Samoa)

The Missionary, having taught the Savage the Pleasures of Home, convinces him of the Immortality of the Spirit
1594521 The Missionary, having taught the Savage the Pleasures of Home, convinces him of the Immortality of the Spirit, and at Length persuades him to build a Temple to the Most High God

Samoan Man, ca. 1885-1899. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler
Samoan Man, ca. 1885-1899

Woman Wearing A Traditional Samoan Dress And Headdress; American Samoa

A Samoan canoe with outrigger, and its occupants, 1902. Artist: Kerry & Co
A Samoan canoe with outrigger, and its occupants, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A Samoan girl, with chaplet of hibiscus flowers, 1902. Artist: Thomas Andrew
A Samoan girl, with chaplet of hibiscus flowers, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A Samoan chief in full ceremonial costume, 1902. Artist: Thomas Andrew
A Samoan chief in full ceremonial costume, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Tapestry of Samoa: From Stunning Landscapes to Intricate Traditions" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Samoa, a captivating South Pacific paradise that boasts a wealth of natural beauty and cultural heritage. The Port of Apia, depicted in a mesmerizing chromolitho from yesteryears, serves as a gateway to this enchanting land. Delve into the lives women as they skillfully craft Kawa-Kawa, an herbal remedy cherished for its healing properties. Witness their expertise and dedication passed down through generations. Frederick O'Brien, an American writer captivated by Samoa's allure, embarked on a research expedition in 1915 for his renowned book "White Shadows in the South Seas. " His journey unraveled fascinating insights into the island's customs and traditions. Glimpse into history with a view of a Samoan Pe'a tattoo captured in an evocative 19th-century photograph. This intricate body art symbolizes strength and courage within Samoan culture. Picture yourself under swaying palm trees against the backdrop of crystal-clear seas—a quintessential scene that epitomizes Samoa's idyllic landscapes. Let tranquility wash over you as you soak up the sun-kissed shores. Marvel at Victorian-era elegance embodied by A Samoan Chief's Daughter—an exquisite portrayal capturing grace and poise amidst this period's opulence. Such portraits offer glimpses into aristocratic life during colonial times. Venture further to American Samoa's Pago Pago where copra production thrives—a testament to local industry and resilience. Discover how these islands contribute significantly to global markets while maintaining their unique identity. Meet remarkable individuals like M. K. LeMemea—whose legacy remains shrouded in mystery but whose presence echoes throughout historical records—an enigmatic figure who left an indelible mark on Samoan society.