Adornment Collection

An old Kikuyu lady picks coffee Taken in the 1960 s, this photograph depicts a traditional form of dress and ear ornaments among Kikuyu women, which has completely disappeared

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)

Easter Egg decorated with beads, folklore, traditional Hungarian

A Pokot man wearing typical beaded ornaments of his tribe. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language. Kenya

Two young Pokot girls wearing traditional ornaments that denote their unmarried status. Their broad belts are made with the metacarpus and metatarsal bones of dikdiks interspersed with beads. Kenya

The dangers of getting a personal tattoo
" First of All, Mary, theres something awful I must get off my chest." The dangers of getting a personal tattoo - A dapper gent has to admit to a previous romantic liason to his new young

A Pokot warrior wearing a cheetah skin jumps high in the air surrounded by young women to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Sumerian Jewellery Bc
The jewels of a Sumerian lady of the court, discovered during the excavations at Ur - evidence that feminine adornment was customary in the worlds oldest civilisation

Two Girls of the Nuer Tribe - Sudan
Two Girls (sisters?) of the Nuer Tribe - Sudan. Date: circa 1910s

Kikuyu Women, Kenya (British East Africa) Date: circa 1910s

Gold Embossing on Canvas Painting
3609957 Gold Embossing on Canvas Painting by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

A golden Christmas tree

Fir trees full of snow on cold winter in mountain landscape

Elegant and distinguished couple in an attractive garden - note the rustic garden furniture style of the bridge adornments, the attractive and fully-operational fountain

Skull of an animal ornamenting the roof of a house. Cuba (town located next to the historic Route 66). State of Missouri, United States

Printemps
A portrait painting of a young girl, clutching her white over dress and wearing a green hat with a floral adornment, she is standing in a garden during Spring. Date: circa 1916

Photographs of women in high, elaborate hats
Photographs of women modelling high, elaborate hats, with feathers, tassels and bows. Captioned ??The High Hat for Women! Skyscraper Confections; And ?

Mrs Reginald Broomfield
A portrait oil painting of Mrs. Reginald Broomfield, wearing a fine black coat and hat, with pink floral adornment. Date: circa 1921

Zulu Beadwork, South Africa (beads)
HSC206696 Zulu Beadwork, South Africa (beads) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

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Cows returning from their summer pastures to winter in Martell Valley (Val Martello). They are traditionally decorated with flowers and huge ceremonial bells. Italy, South Tyrol Date: 21/05/2009

Clothes for Dignity and Adornment, 1927 (wood engraving)
397442 Clothes for Dignity and Adornment, 1927 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Page 223. Comb from King Georges Sound;comb from Otaheite;bracelet, from the Sandwich Islands
5670098 Page 223. Comb from King Georges Sound; comb from Otaheite; bracelet, from the Sandwich Islands, made of the tusks of Wild Boars; cap from the Marquesas Island;

Phalera (gold)
956968 Phalera (gold) by Italian School, (15th century); Museo Archeologico di Castrovillari, Italy; (add.info.: Embossed silver phalera)

Queen Esther (oil on canvas)
3822407 Queen Esther (oil on canvas) by Moroni, Giovanni Battista (c.1525-79); 90.4x72.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Born Hadassah (c.492 BC)

Julia (oil on board)
3744237 Julia (oil on board) by Gogin, Charles (1844-1931); 36.8x26.7 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English, out of copyright

Sia masks (colour litho)
980589 Sia masks (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sia masks. Illustration for an article on The Sia by Matilda Coxe Stevenson)

Female figure, Middle Elamite, c. 1500-1100 BC (ceramic)
5049842 Female figure, Middle Elamite, c.1500-1100 BC (ceramic) by Middle Elamite Period, (c.1500-1000 BC); 17.8 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Iran)

Torc, Hallstatt Period (bronze)
HSC325591 Torc, Hallstatt Period (bronze) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); diam: 23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Solomon islander adorned with tattoos, a shell torque and frangipani (photo)
DGC288157 Solomon islander adorned with tattoos, a shell torque and frangipani (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: traditional face)

Pair of gold earrings with Ganymede and the eagle, c. 330-300 BC (gold)
3526065 Pair of gold earrings with Ganymede and the eagle, c.330-300 BC (gold) by Greek, (4th century BC); 6 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Personal adornment when received into the third degree of official membership cult, society (colour litho)
980592 Personal adornment when received into the third degree of official membership cult, society (colour litho) by American School

Personal adornment when received into the third degree of official membership cult, society (colour litho)
980581 Personal adornment when received into the third degree of official membership cult, society (colour litho) by American School

Siddhartha at the Bodhi Tree, 100-200 AD (stone)
1123234 Siddhartha at the Bodhi Tree, 100-200 AD (stone) by Indian School; 73.7x57.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Indian, out of copyright

Tattoed warriors from Borneo, c. 1890 (litho)
DGC288156 Tattoed warriors from Borneo, c.1890 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: traditional form of body decoration in Borneo; ); Prismatic Pictures; out of copyright

Mr and Mrs Frank Burgh demonstrate the art of tattooing in USA, 1893 (litho)
KDC384249 Mr and Mrs Frank Burgh demonstrate the art of tattooing in USA, 1893 (litho) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

F. 38 A Man of the Sandwich Islands in a Mask, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671433 F.38 A Man of the Sandwich Islands in a Mask, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

F. 27 A Woman of Prince Williams Sound, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671410 F.27 A Woman of Prince Williams Sound, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Jade collar, Late Classic period, 600-900 AD (jade)
5926373 Jade collar, Late Classic period, 600-900 AD (jade) by Mayan, (7th-9th century); Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia, Guatemala City; Mexican, out of copyright

Characteristic face painting (colour litho)
980497 Characteristic face painting (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Characteristic face painting)

Pair of Spiral-Form Earrings, c. 700 BC (gold)
3588454 Pair of Spiral-Form Earrings, c.700 BC (gold) by Greek, (7th century BC); 3.3 diameter cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: Greece, possibly Attica)

Pair of Armbands, c. 200 B. C. (gold)
3493102 Pair of Armbands, c.200 B.C. (gold) by Greek, (3rd century BC); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: These imposing serpentine armbands represent two tritons)

Painted Mummy Covering (Apron), 305-30 BC (linen, gesso, paint, and gilding)
3577057 Painted Mummy Covering (Apron), 305-30 BC (linen, gesso, paint, and gilding) by Egyptian, (4th century BC); 50.8x30.5 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; (add.info.:); Gift of Dr

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;)

Hoop earrings, 18th-19th Dynasty (gold)
HSC325696 Hoop earrings, 18th-19th Dynasty (gold) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); diam: 3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright

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)

Advertisement for Dick Radclyffe & Co. Rustic Adornments (engraving) (b / w photo
STC171151 Advertisement for Dick Radclyffe & Co. Rustic Adornments (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Adornment: A Tapestry of Culture and Expression" Step back in time to the 1960s, where an old Kikuyu lady delicately picks coffee beans, her weathered hands adorned with stories of a lifetime. Intricately decorated Easter eggs, embellished with beads and steeped in folklore, transport us to traditional Hungarian celebrations that breathe life into ancient customs. Witness the Pokot tribe's vibrant heritage as a man dons typical beaded ornaments, speaking volumes about their pastoralist roots. Their Southern Nilotic language echoes through generations. Cautionary tales unfold as we explore the dangers of personal tattoos. The permanence etched on one's skin serves as a reminder of choices made and lessons learned. Experience the exhilaration surrounding an Atelo ceremony as a Pokot warrior leaps high into the air wearing a cheetah skin. Young women surround him, celebrating their shared traditions. Travel across oceans to witness the awe-inspiring Samoan Pe'a tattoo from the 19th century—a testament to cultural pride and identity preserved through artistry. A young Pokot girl proudly wears a necklace crafted from hollow reed grass—an emblem of her uninitiated status within her community. The Southern-speaking pastoralists cherish their unique symbols. Two unmarried Pokot girls gracefully display traditional ornaments that signify their unwedded state—symbols intertwining tradition and hope for future love stories yet untold. Unearth treasures from ancient times as Sumerian jewelry takes center stage—a glimpse into opulence dating back centuries before our modern world took shape. Journey to Europe's Bulgaria where elegance meets distinction in an enchanting garden—an ode to timeless beauty found in both nature and human adornment alike. Finally, discover Cuba's rich tapestry as animal skulls ornament rooftops—a fusion of spirituality and artistic expression that transcends borders and captivates imaginations.