Fragment menselijke schedel uit het wrak van de Oost-Indiëvaarder Hollandia before 1748

This fragment of a human skull is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the Dutch East India Company's voyages. It was recovered from the wreckage of the Hollandia, a ship that sank in 1748. This small, fragmented piece of bone serves as a silent testament to the lives lost during the East India Company's trade ventures. The piece is a powerful reminder of the enduring legacy of the Dutch colonial era and its impact on people around the globe. It is currently held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.