Body Paint Collection (page 7)

Surma XV
Juanra Noriega

Window to the world
Slawomir Kowalczyk

Rickshaw Driver
Ali Khataw

White man Caro
Svetlin Yosifov

Colors
Denisa Justusová Šumcová

Ondalinda festival, Gold infinity pool photo shoot, El Careyes, Mexico, North America

Nouvelle-Guinee. Danse Des Papous Barioles, (Papua New Guinea. Tribal Papuan Dance), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule XLI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]

Habitants of the island of Oualan in the Caroline Islands archipelago (engraving)
XIR407856 Habitants of the island of Oualan in the Caroline Islands archipelago (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Mendicancy adopted in the name of Vishnu, India, 1922. A mendicant is a monk who is a member of an order that is not allowed to own property and is therefore entirely dependent on charity

Mackabarang, c1803. A native of New South Wales and known in the Colony by the name of Broken Bay Jack

A Pokomo drummer from the Tana River district of Kenya

Two Mursi men with singular hairstyles play a game of bau as a young boy watches them. Most men possess rifles to protect their families from hostile neighbours

A Mursi man smears his body with a mixture of local chalk and water and then draws designs with his fingertips to enhance his physical appearance.The Mursi speak a Nilotic language

Hand painted flag of Australia on white background
nation, nationality, patriotism, support, Australia, Aussie, Oz, Australian dollar, Australians, Canberra, country, flag, hand, painted, natural, citizenship, cutout, white background, studio

Nyangatom men their faces and bodies with stylised patterns using natural pigments obtained from chalk, ochre and crushed rock prior to a dance

J e l i t e n g
Endah Sulistyowati

Mystique gold women
Diaz Fachry

CHEYENNE SUN DANCE, c1910. Group of Cheyenne men and women passing a pipe during a sun dance ceremony. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1910

Msai youth with decorated face
Black clothing and the intricate white patterns on the face of this Msai youth of the Kisongo section signify his recent circumcision

Rapanui man and woman, Singa Miguel Angel and Uri Francesca Avaka, in traditional costume at Te Pahu caves

The Karo excel in body art. Before dances and ceremonial occasions, they decorate their faces and torsos elaborately using local white chalk, pulverised rock and other natural pigments

During a Jumping of the Bull ceremony.; The semi-nomadic Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia embrace an age-grade system that includes several rites of passage for young men

Searching Cyborg woman
Cyborg woman searching on pier in ocean

Henna decoration. Udaipur Rajasthan. India

Illustration of Aboriginal tribesman in front of a map of Australia

Natives of the islands of Iros, Penelap and Aouara in the Caroline Islands archipelago
XIR407855 Natives of the islands of Iros, Penelap and Aouara in the Caroline Islands archipelago (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A Marratta Surdar entertaining Brahmuns, from A Mahratta Camp, 5th April 1813
XCF273123 A Marratta Surdar entertaining Brahmuns, from A Mahratta Camp, 5th April 1813 (colour engraving) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Iroquois Man, inhabitant of Canada (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105324 Iroquois Man, inhabitant of Canada (engraving) (b&w photo) by Viero, Teodoro (1740-95); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Magicians of the Loango Coast, engraved from a photograph by Dr
BAL126166 Magicians of the Loango Coast, engraved from a photograph by Dr. Falkenstein, from The History of Mankind, Vol.1, by Prof

Grinding tool and red iron rocks ??used for the traditional skin cream of the Himba, Omuramba, Kaokoland, Kunene, Namibia

NATIVE AMERICAN DANCERS. Part of the Eighth United States Cavalry at the Great Indian Grass Dance of the Cheyenne River Sioux. Photograph by John C.H. Grabill, c1890

NATIVE AMERICAN DANCERS. Ready for the Dance. Five Native American dancers in the American West. Photograph by John C.H. Grabill, c1890

HOPI MAN, 1897. A Hopi man wearing a breechcloth and body paint, standing on a ladder at the entrance to the antelope kiva in the village of Oraibi, Arizona. Photographed in 1897

MOHAWK CHIEF, 1710. Sa Ga Yeath Qua Pieth Tow, a Mohawk chief, grandfather of Joseph Brant. Oil on canvas, 1710, by Jan Verelst

IROQUOIS CHIEF AND WARRIOR. A chief in European dress, a child, and a warrior scalping an enemy. Aquatint, c1787, by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

CHEYENNE SUN DANCERS, c1910. Two young Cheyenne men in ceremonial body paint for a sun dance ritual. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1910

APACHE CEREMONY, c1905. Group of Apache men wearing feathered headbands and body paint during a feast march ceremony. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c1905

AMAZON: NATIVE INDIANS, 1816-31. Native Brazilians of the upper Amazon basin performing a dance. Lithograph from Jean Baptiste Debrets Voyage pittoresque au Brasil, 1816-31

ALGONQUIAN, 1585. A Carolina Algonquian Native American in body paint. Watercolor, c1585, by John White

Fashions Latest Craze Miss Mona Vivian with her pet cat painted on her shoulder 22 May 1921

India, patna, sonepur, painted elephant

Sadhu holy man in India C017 / 9988
Sadhu holy man, in Varanasi, India. The Naga sect of Hindu ascetics are known as the naked sadhus, and do not wear clothing, instead covering their body with paint and ash

Nyangatom (Bumi) tribal dance ceremony, Omo River Valley, Ethiopia, Africa

Karo people with body paintings participating in a tribal dance ceremony, Omo River Valley, Southern Ethiopia, Africa

Australia, Queensland, Aboriginal Natives (MR)

Australia, Queensland, Caims, Aboriginal Native with Didgeridoo, Model released (MR)

Australia, Queensland, Aboriginal Native, Model Released (MR)

Traditional Hopi Eagle dancer, Clay Kewanwy (Hopi Tewa), dressed in dance regalia during the annual Hopi Indian Festival at the Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff

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Exploring the rich traditions of body paint: From the Mursi tribe's intricate designs to young Maasai girls adorning their faces with ochre, these ancient practices tell stories of culture and identity. Unveiling a world beyond stereotypes, we delve into the misunderstood history of cannibals and discover how body paint was used by generations of warriors to intimidate foes. Journeying to India's Allahabad, we witness a close-up of a painted elephant during Holi 2014, where vibrant colors unite communities in celebration. In the White Renaissance era, artists embraced body paint as an artistic expression that transcended societal limitations. 'Eye to Eyes' captures the mesmerizing connection between artist and canvas through brushstrokes alone. Step into the realm of scary tribal motifs that ignite both fear and fascination within us all. Marie Sy takes center stage in another captivating display showcasing her mastery over words as she brings life to vivid imagery through poetry inspired by body paint. Join us on this visual odyssey where limitation is shattered, leaving only boundless creativity.