War Canoe Collection

A New Zealand war canoe
5312102 A New Zealand war canoe; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a New Zealand war canoe. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Royal golden boat or imperial yacht for ceremonial occasions (Shoepaundogee), and a Burmese war-boat
FLO4624074 Royal golden boat or imperial yacht for ceremonial occasions (Shoepaundogee), and a Burmese war-boat. From Michael Symes Account of an Embassy to the Kingdom of Ava

Maoris in a war canoe in front of a pa on an arched rock in New Zealand. The fortified village or pa is atop
FLO4624432 Maoris in a war canoe in front of a pa on an arched rock in New Zealand. The fortified village or pa is atop the perforated rock at Tolaga

Natives of Tahiti on war canoes. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after William Hodges from Giulio
FLO4624489 Natives of Tahiti on war canoes. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after William Hodges from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Maori war-canoe at Tauranga, New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Maori war-canoe at Tauranga, New Zealand, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Lieutenant Robley, of the 68th Regiment, ...now stationed at Tauranga...The natives of the shores of the Bay of Plenty were

View of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand...the race of the Maori war-canoes, 1862. Creator: Unknown
View of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, from a drawing by Major Stack, taken during the regatta of January, 1862: the race of the Maori war-canoes, 1862

A war canoe of New Zealand, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South
3610740 A war canoe of New Zealand, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

Canoe with Kwakiutl Bridal Party by Edward S. Curtis, 1915 (screen print)
2622454 Canoe with Kwakiutl Bridal Party by Edward S. Curtis, 1915 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of The Bridal Party)

A Maori fortified look out point in New Zealand, combined with Maori War Canoe
810356 A Maori fortified look out point in New Zealand, combined with Maori War Canoe, 1820s-30s (hand-coloured aquatint) by Italian School

The Benin Expedition (b / w photo)
1597290 The Benin Expedition (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Benin Expedition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 March 1897)

The Rising of the Brassmen on the Guinea Coast (engraving)
1039028 The Rising of the Brassmen on the Guinea Coast (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising of the Brassmen on the Guinea Coast)

Representation of the natives of New Zealand in their war canoe (engraving)
5233488 Representation of the natives of New Zealand in their war canoe (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

War canoe, Solomon Islands, c1923. Artist: HJ Shepstone
War canoe, Solomon Islands, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Maori War Canoe, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Maori War Canoe, 19th Century

Maori boat, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

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The war canoe, a symbol of strength and unity among indigenous peoples, has been used for centuries in battles and ceremonies. These massive vessels were crafted with precision and skill, able to carry warriors into battle with speed and agility. The sight of a war canoe gliding across the water struck fear into the hearts of enemies, as they knew they were facing a formidable force. Today, these canoes are still used in traditional ceremonies and races, keeping alive the rich history and culture of their creators. The legacy of the war canoe lives on as a reminder of the bravery and resilience of those who once navigated its waters in pursuit of victory.