Antique Anthropology

Today they are sought after by collectors of natural history, exploration, anthropology, indigenous cultures, and decorative antique prints.

These images reflect the period's growing interest in geography, anthropology, exploration, and the documentation of cultures beyond Europe.

These images reflect the scientific and anthropological interests of the period, combining artistic skill with documentary intent.

These works document the fascination with exploration, anthropology, and cultural diversity that characterized the period.

From Native America's Northwest coast comes this unique ancient hand carved stone bear bowl, with a hand written Hills Indian Crafts 1992 museum of Anthropology authentication and l...

Published in the rare Dutch ethnographic work De Volken van den Aardbodem in 1852, these prints combine documentary anthropological interest with refined mid-19th century lithographi...

Produced during the great age of European exploration and anthropological publishing, these prints combine documentary interest with highly decorative mid-19th century lithographic a...

Such imagery was intended to educate European audiences about unfamiliar customs, reflecting both anthropological observation and the interpretative lens of early nineteenth-century ...

His knowledge of geology, archaeology, anthropology, and ethnology made him a master in the scientific documentation of landscapes.

The decorative motifs—typically floral, geometric, or symbolic—carry regional and ancestral meaning, further enhancing their collectible and anthropological importance. In a contemp...

Highly desirable for collectors of African history, anthropology, and early travel illustrations. Condition report: Good condition with mild toning and light handling marks in the w...

There is a similar piece in the Museum of Anthropological Archaeology, University of Michigan. Ex.

His genre had the relevance of a new subject, the revolt against slavery, anthropology at its birth. From then on, he produced a large quantity of orientalist statues, particularly ...

Such comparative head studies were a common feature of early ethnographic and travel publications, reflecting the period’s growing interest in anthropology, natural history, and visu...

His 1880s expeditions to Alaska resulted in some of the most significant early visual records of the region's glaciers and indigenous cultures, now held in the National Anthropologic...

Their appeal to collectors lies not only in their striking, almost modernist abstraction, but in their layered meaning: objects that bridge anthropology, design, and early economic h...

Today, these engravings are valued as historical documents of the evolution of medical knowledge, anthropology, and scientific illustration. Large-format fold-out plates such as the...

This example is especially appealing due to the breadth of subjects shown on a single sheet, making it suitable for collectors of anthropology, Pacific history, maritime culture, and...

Upon the founder’s death in 1898, the company- already the recipient of gold medals at the Moscow (1872), Cologne (1890), and Chicago World’s Fair (1893) exhibitions - offered an ext...

Portman (sculpt.), Netherlands, c.1810 Keywords Wolof, Jalof, Senegal, Gambia, West Africa, African ethnography, antique print, hand-colored engraving, early 19th century, anthropol...

A decorative and historical artwork offering insight into early anthropological studies, and an appealing piece for collectors of African history, travel exploration, and antique pri...

This is both a visually appealing cultural portrait and a significant artifact of early anthropological representation — perfect for collectors of African history, ethnography, and a...

A significant piece for collectors of African cultural history, early anthropology, and colonial-era printed works. Condition: Good condition consistent with age.

A highly collectible print for those interested in Oceania, anthropology, and the history of European exploration in Micronesia.

Such scenes are increasingly valued for their anthropological importance and decorative appeal. Condition report: Moderate toning with light spotting.

An important collectible for those interested in the history of Hawai‘i, Pacific anthropology, and exploration-era art. Condition: Good to very good for age.

A desirable print for collectors of Southern African history, anthropology, and early colonial-era cultural documentation.

Highly collectible for those with interests in African culture, early anthropology, and decorative hand-colored engravings.

A meaningful record for collectors of Oceanic history, anthropology, and early colonial-era documentation.

It was published in Amsterdam around 1805 as part of the landmark Dutch anthropological series “De Mensch, zoo als hij voorkomt op den bekenden aardbol” (“Humankind as Found on the K...

It was published in Amsterdam around 1805 as part of the Dutch anthropological series “De Mensch, zoo als hij voorkomt op den bekenden aardbol” (“Humankind as Found on the Known Glob...

It works beautifully in both classic and contemporary interiors, especially in settings inspired by travel, anthropology, or global design. Condition: Good condition for its age, wi...

It was published in Amsterdam around 1805 as part of the Dutch anthropological series “De Mensch, zoo als hij voorkomt op den bekenden aardbol” (“Humankind as Found on the Known Glob...

Published in Amsterdam around 1805, the work comes from 'De Mensch, zoo als hij voorkomt op den bekenden aardbol' (“Humankind as Found on the Known Globe”), a significant Dutch anthr...

The work was published in Amsterdam around 1805 as part of the important Dutch anthropological series “De Mensch, zoo als hij voorkomt op den bekenden aardbol” (“Humankind as Found o...

It was published in Amsterdam around 1805 as part of the Dutch anthropological series “De Mensch, zoo als hij voorkomt op den bekenden aardbol” (“Humankind as Found on the Known Glob...

It was published in Amsterdam around 1805 as part of the Dutch anthropological series “De Mensch, zoo als hij voorkomt op den bekenden aardbol” (“Humankind as Found on the Known Glob...

A distinctive and collectible work ideal for collectors of South American exploration history, ethnography, and early anthropological illustration. Also a strong decorative print wit...

It was published in Amsterdam around 1805 as part of the Dutch anthropological series “De Mensch, zoo als hij voorkomt op den bekenden aardbol” (“Humankind as Found on the Known Glob...

The patina develops organically over decades and cannot be convincingly replicated. They bridge anthropology and sculpture — culturally significant yet visually timeless.

Ideal for collectors drawn to anthropological significance and museum-caliber artistry, it elevates interiors into spaces of contemplation and distinction.

This ambitious multi-volume work sought to document the clothing, customs, and social traditions of cultures across the world for a European readership fascinated by global explorati...

This plate is especially appealing to collectors interested in Napoleonic travel, early anthropology, and the cultural history of Egypt, while also working beautifully as a graphic, ...

Exhibited as part of the renowned Pitt-Rivers Museum for nearly 90 years, it has formed part of two of the greatest archaeological and anthropological collections of the past 200 yea...

References : Timothy S.Y. Lam Museum of Anthropology

As such, this work appeals equally to collectors of indigenous art, Caribbean archaeology, early anthropology, and Dutch colonial exploration material.

Brodtmann (1787–1862), a renowned Swiss lithographer, was celebrated for his natural history and anthropological illustrations, which combined scientific accuracy with an artistic se...

A fine addition for collectors of Pacific cultural history, exploration-era prints, or early anthropological illustration. Suitable for museum or gallery display, particularly focuse...

This map, like many from the mid-19th century, combines the empirical ambitions of early anthropology with the visual clarity of scientific cartography.

Technique: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving Maker: Giulio Ferrario publication, Milan (Italy), circa 1815 Keywords: Chinese costume engraving, Ferrario costume print, Il Costume ...

As part of Ferrario’s influential publication, this plate reflects the era’s fascination with comparative anthropology and visual classification of the world’s peoples and monuments.

Beyond their functional role, Carrancas hold deep anthropological and cultural value, embodying Indigenous traditions and spiritual symbolism.

Beyond their functional role, Carrancas hold deep anthropological and cultural value, embodying Indigenous traditions and spiritual symbolism.

A striking historic image combining decorative appeal with cultural and anthropological interest — highly collectible for those drawn to North African history, Orientalist art, and t...

Vrienden-Eilanden (Friendly Islands), Antique Hand-Colored Print by Kuyper & Portman, 1803 This original early-19th century hand-colored anthropological print depicts the Indigenous...

Portman Date: c.1800 Keywords: Easter Island art, Rapa Nui print, Moai statue, Pacific ethnography, South Pacific history, Cook voyages era, anthropology illustration, Oceania colle...

Portman (engraver), Netherlands, c.1810 Keywords Loango, Kingdom of Loango, Central Africa, Congo, antique print, ethnographic art, hand-colored engraving, early 19th century, cultu...