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Msai tribe people in costume traditional dress in jungles in front of hut near Kenya Africa (MR)

Kenya: Ambolseli National Park, back of Msai moran, dressed in traditional red plaid cloth and bead work, May

Asia, China, Yunnan Province, Kunming. Yunnan ethnic dancer (MR)

South Africa, Cape Town. Typical South African beadwork, detail

Africa, Kenya. Msai beadwork and crafts

Africa, Kenya. Msai beadwork

Beads for sale by vendor in the Market Place Luxor, Egypt

Glass beads for sale, Khan el Khalili Bazaar, Cairo, Egypt

Colorful glass beads for sale, Khan el Khalili Bazaar, Cairo, Egypt

Beautiful Cameroon Africa woman in native costume with head dress and colorful costume in green gown (MR)

Msai tribe dark woman in costume traditional dress in jungles near Kenya Africa (MR)

Africa, Benin, Ganvie. Tofinu voodoo village on Lake Nokoue. Traditional souvenir beaded necklaces

SAWAI PRATAP SINGH (1764-1803). Maharaja of Jaipur, India, 1778-1803. Also a poet, musician and patron of the arts. Portrayed draped in pearls

SCAPULAR AND ROSARY. Accoutrements of Roman Catholic worship. Line engraving, 19th century

KING OF DELHI, 1858. Wood engraving, 1858

PROTESTANT VERSUS CATHOLIC. A Protestant cleric, left, preaching Gods word, and a Catholic priest preaching what the Pope dictates. Wood engraving after a German pamphlet by Hans Sachs, c1520s

ALGONQUIAN MAN, 1645. At age 23. Line engraving, 1645, by Wenceslaus Hollar

ROME: GOLD COLLAR. Roman collar of gold and fine beads from the 1st century A. D. Line engraving, 19th century
ROME: GOLD COLLAR. Roman collar of gold and fine beads from the 1st century A.D. Line engraving, 19th century

UTE TOBACCO POUCH, 1879. Beaded tobacco pouch and necklace of the Ute Native Americans. Wood engraving, American, 1879

UTE CHIEF, 1879. Tab-e-nash, White River Ute chief. Wood engraving, American, 1879

UTE CHIEF, 1879. Un-Ca, chief of the White River Utes. Wood engraving, American, 1879

ABACUS. Ancient Chinese abacus. Line engraving

ABACUS. Chinese abacus. Line engraving

Syrian Tribal Girl
A very striking Syrian Tribal Girl in traditional costume. Date: circa 1930s

Mary Bad Eyes and Papoose (baby). Date: 1912

Local women selling trinkets for tourists, Lookout, Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Coloured SEM of DNA security beads on a diamond
DNA security beads. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of CypherMark DNA (deoxyribonucleic eic acid) security beads in the crevice of a diamond

DNA security marking of a diamond
DNA security marking. Conceptual image of strands of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) in a liquid droplet above a diamond. The liquid holds the CypherMark DNA security marking system

Ugandan mother and child
MODEL RELEASED. Ugandan mother and child. Ugandan woman holding her daughter, who is wearing beads in her braided hair. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Spheroids on rods, abstract computer artwork

Abacus. The abacus is an early form of arithmetic calculator. Its name is derived from a method of counting using stones on a flat surface (= abacus, Latin)

Girl at a refugee camp, Uganda
MODEL RELEASED. Girl at a refugee camp in a rural region of Gulu, Uganda. Northern Uganda is the site of an armed rebellion by the Lords Resistance Army

Locating DNA security beads using video microscope
MODEL RELEASED. Video microscope. Technician locating CypherMark DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) security beads using an optical microscope with video attachment

Butanol molecule. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Sucrose sugar molecule. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Fructose sugar molecule. This is the ring structure. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Sulphur dioxide molecule. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: sulphur (yellow) and oxygen (red). Spare electrons are beige

Propanol molecule. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Codeine drug molecule. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (white), nitrogen (blue) and oxygen (red)

Sec-butanol molecule. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Methanol molecule. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Ice lattice

CFC molecule. Model of a molecule of dichlorodifluoromethane, also known as Freon-12. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black)

Tert-Butanol molecule. Atoms are represented as spheres ad are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Cyclohexane molecule in its boat conformational form. Atom are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black) and hydrogen (white)

Sodium chloride lattice. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: sodium (silver) and chlorine (green)

Magnetic cell-sorting balls, SEM
Magnetic cell-sorting balls. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of magnetic balls used to select cells in a process known as magnetic flow sorting

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"Beads: A Global Tapestry of Culture and Beauty" From the vibrant streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico to the ancient walls of Ohrid's Sveti Jovan at Kaneo Church, beads have woven their way into the fabric of our world. These tiny treasures tell stories that transcend borders and connect us all. In Indonesia's Raja Ampat, a sweetlip fish gracefully swims over a sea fan adorned with delicate beads, showcasing nature's own artistry. Meanwhile, in Michigan's Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Upper Tahquamenon Falls cascades in breathtaking autumn hues, reflecting the beauty found even in the smallest details. The Southwest echoes with Native American heritage as Indian Market showcases intricate beadwork alongside traditional crafts. And on Scotland's Isle of Skye, early light bathes The Quiraing in an ethereal glow - a reminder that even amidst rugged landscapes, there is elegance to be found. Traveling further east brings us to Kenya's jungles where members of the Maasai tribe don stunning costumes adorned with colorful beads near their humble huts. In Senegal's Abene village, a Muslim man finds solace and connection through his prayer beads - symbols of devotion and spirituality. Beads also grace Lublin women from Poland who proudly wear them as expressions of tradition and identity. From Mali to Venezuela, these captivating adornments are cherished by people across continents; like angel falls plunging from towering cliffs or Canaima National Park’s lush wilderness – they inspire awe wherever they go. Whether it be for cultural significance or personal style statements; whether adorning jewelry or intricately crafted artworks – beads serve as timeless reminders that beauty can be found everywhere if we take time to appreciate it. So let us celebrate this universal language that transcends boundaries and unites humanity through its shimmering threads.