Adornment Collection (page 4)

A Karo man with braided hair plays a traditional stringed instrument beside the Omo River near Duss. Young men settle disputes by fighting with hippo hide whips

A Dassanech man in full tribal regalia participates in a dance during a month-long ceremony. He wears a cheetah skin draped on his backs and a black ostrich-feather headdress

During a dance, Muslim girls from the Sultanate of Tadjoura, dress up in all their finery and display the curved daggers of their men

Amber jewelry. Shop window
Poland. Gdansk. Amber jewelry. Shop window. St. Mary Street

The Stripes / Chevrons of Glory - earned by a French Soldier
WW1 - The Stripes / Chevrons of Glory - earned by a French Soldier Date: 1917

Flower Festival Competition Winner - Decorated Bicycle
A fabulous card showing an English Flower Festival Competition Winner (First Prize) with her Harvest theme decorated bicycle

Greek art. Hunting dog. About 360 BC. Probably a grave adornment. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Gold ornaments of a belt. National Museum of the Early Middle Ages (Museo dell Alto Medioevo). Rome. Italy

Metal Age. Gold ornaments with lions head. Womans grave from Arsley, Funen, 4th century. National Museum of Denmark

Circular bronze belt ornaments. Bronze Age. 1400 BC. Found at Vognserup Enge, near Holbaek. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Anonymous portrait, first quarter 17th. c. Oil
Anonymous portrait, first quarter 17th.c. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. PICARDY. OISE. Chantilly. Mus饠 Cond頨 Cond頍 useum)

Earmuff with Moche warrior. Gold, shells, turquoises and lapis lazuli. 330-500 B.C. Moche or Mochica Art. Jewelry. PERU. Lima. Peruvian Gold Museum

Circular Fibula studded with rhinestones, 7th. century. Visigothic art. Jewelry. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia

Zulu Dancers / Tresses
A group of Zulu Men dancing whilst wearing tresses as body adornments. Date: 1936

Source Size = 1897 x 2540
LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL IN SOUTH AFRICA: " A tiny crystal to be used for the gratification of female vanity, in imitation of a lust of personal adornment essentially barbaric

Man holding a book in the stairwell, nostalgic portrait

Facade detail, Alhambra, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Street lantern

Abstract graphic background

Figures on the portal of the St. Johannis Church, Schweinfurt, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Tympanum on the south portal, cathedral, Augsburg, Schwaben, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Portico with pediment, St. Brendans Cathedral, Clonfert Cathedral, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Triangular pediment above the portal, St. Brendans Cathedral, Clonfert Cathedral, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Triangular pediment on a portal, Cathedral of St. Brendan, Cathedral of Clonfert, County Galway, Connacht province, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Bell of Schwallenbach near Spitz, Wachau, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Architectural sculptures on the facade of the Grossmuenster church, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe

Grossmuenster church, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe

Elizabeth Church, Marburg, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Antique silver bowl with limes

Antique silver fruit bowl with pears and stylish decoration in a noble ambiance

Buddhist prayer wheels on the exterior wall of the Swayambhunath Stupa Temple, also called Monkey Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Woodcarving with god Shiva on the buttress of a house, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Birthday cake, 95th birthday, Germany, Europe

Speyer Cathedral, west wing, facade, Unesco World Heritage, Speyer, Palatinate region, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Speyer Cathedral, west wing, facade, Unesco World Heritage, Speyer, Palatinate region, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Japanese - Geisha Girls - Studio Photograph
Japanese - Geisha Girl about to pat back a soft ball - Studio Photograph Date: circa 1906

A mounted Emir of the Western Sudan, Nigeria, Africa. Date: 1925

Vietnam - Traditional costume of woman from Chinese border
Vietnam - Traditional costume of woman from Chinese / Vietnamese border region. Date: circa 1904

The seducer - Amorous advances by a young Russian
The seducer - The amorous advances by a young Russian on a pretty girl with flowers in her hair. Date: circa 1902

Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria

Brazilian Embassy in Vienna, Austria

Historic buildings of Vienna, Austria

French Embassy building in Vienna, Austria

Turkish Embassy building, interior, Vienna, Austria

The Naturhistorisches Museum (Museum of Natural History), Vienna, Austria

The Austrian Parliament, Vienna, Austria

The Athena Fountain in front of the Austrian Parliament, Vienna, Austria

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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.