Braids Collection (page 3)

Good Stab, 1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Good Stab, 1910. Photograph shows Good Stab, with braided hair, wearing traditional clothing, sitting in grassy area

Dusty Dress, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Dusty Dress, c1910. Kalispel Indian woman, half-length portrait, facing front, seated, wrapped braids, white stripes painted on hair, shell disk earrings

Fish Shows, an Apsaroke Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, pompadour... c1908
Fish Shows, an Apsaroke Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, pompadour, temple braids painted white, 2 eagle feathers, disk earring, shell beads with large disk ornaments

Reuben Black Boy and family, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Reuben Black Boy and family, c1910. Half-length portrait of Piegan family

Bird on High Land, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Bird on High Land, c1908. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Crow man

Big Mouth Spring, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Big Mouth Spring, c1910. Big Mouth Spring, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing right, braids, one feather, beaded buckskin shirt, decorated scalp lock on right shoulder

Bird Horse, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Bird Horse, 1908. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Bird Horse, seated, facing front

Ms. Steger, before 1828. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Ms. Steger, before 1828

Portrait with Hat
Jan Slotboom

Koo Stark and husband Tim Jeffries, manager of a photographic gallery, at London Heathrow Airport, Sunday 7th October 1984

Sudanese woman showing traditional facial scarification and elegantly braided hair - (see 10284598 and 10587718 (close-up) for the original B/W print versions). Date: circa 1907

Himba women perform the otjiunda dance, stamping their feet, clapping and chanting while one of them gyrates in the centre of the circle

Portrait of young sisters girls with braids, Asaita, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

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Petr Kleiner

Braid The Hair (painting)
7431593 Braid The Hair (painting) by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erik Werenskiold (1855-1938)); Photo © O. Vaering

1940s East Africa Kenya Msai tribe women Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

Himba woman in profile
John Rickwood

Farm girl with pigtails, sitting on fence, holding basket of flowers, smiling
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Farm girl with pigtails, sitting on fence, holding basket of flowers, smiling

Hairdresser at home, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Masai, Kenya, silhouette
Kenya, Masai warriors in genuine traditional clothes. One carries a spear with the tip protected by a feathered su-su. The other carries a rifle. Silhouette

Poland, Cracow. Polish girls in traditional dress sitting at the base of the statue of Adam Mickiewicz, preparing to dance in Market Square

Feeding Marie, 1906. Creator: Joakim Skovgaard
Feeding Marie, 1906

Chinatown, San Francisco, California, 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Chinatown, San Francisco, Ca. 1903. Three Chinese children walking on sidewalk in foreground

Portrait of a woman with braids in front of a paisley backdrop, c1900. Creator: Frances S. Allen
Portrait of a woman with braids in front of a paisley backdrop, c1900

Apsaroke mother, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Apsaroke mother, c1908. Arapsoke woman, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, child secured on her back with blanket

The rush gatherer, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The rush gatherer, c1908. Indian woman holding rushes

Spotted Bull-Mandan, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Spotted Bull-Mandan, c1908. Spotted Bull, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

New Chest-Piegan, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
New Chest-Piegan, c1910. New Chest, half-length portrait, facing forward

Raven Blanket-Nez Percé, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Raven Blanket-Nez Perce, c1910. Raven Blanket, half-length portrait, facing right, wearing several necklaces and warbonnet with ermine streamers

Lodge interior-Piegan, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Lodge interior-Piegan, c1910. Little Plume (r) and son Yellow Kidney (c) seated on ground inside tipi, with woman

In a Piegan lodge, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
In a Piegan lodge, c1910. Little Plume and son Yellow Kidney seated on ground inside lodge, pipe between them

In a Piegan lodge, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
In a Piegan lodge, c1910. Little Plume and son Yellow Kidney seated on ground inside lodge, pipe between them

Sitting Elk-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Sitting Elk-Apsaroke, c1908. Sitting Elk, half-length portrait, facing front, holding staff his right hand

Cayuse matron, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cayuse matron, c1910. Half-length portrait, facing front

Cayuse woman, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cayuse woman, c1910. Half-length portrait, standing, facing front

Cayuse mother and child, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cayuse mother and child, c1910

Wolf-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wolf-Apsaroke, c1908. Wolf, an Apsaroke man, seated, facing front, holding staff, wearing shell necklaces and body paint

Coups Well Known-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Coups Well Known-Apsaroke, c1908. Coups Well Known, an Apsaroke man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Horse Capture-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Horse Capture-Atsina, c1908. Horse Capture, half-length portrait, facing right, hair in braids with feathers in back, wearing a beaded necklace with two talons

Assiniboin Boy-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Assiniboin Boy-Atsina, c1908. Assiniboin Boy, an Atsina man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left

Flathead Woman [B], c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Flathead Woman [B], c1908. An Apsaroke man named Flathead Woman, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Africa, Tanzania, Manyara Region. Two Msai men

A Samburu warrior resplendent with long, braided, Ochred hair. The round ear ornaments of the warriors are fashioned from ivory

Summer in the city - Klaudia
Martin Krystynek MQEP

Angelic Elegance
amir behzadi

Infinity
Natalya Sleta

Happiness Is Bubblegum
hardibudi

Dzintra Zvagina

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"Braids: A Tapestry of Cultural Heritage and Timeless Beauty" they have long been a symbol of cultural identity, weaving together stories from different corners of the world. From the stoic gaze of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull to the vibrant hair braiding in Dakar, Senegal, these intricate styles transcend borders and celebrate diversity. Intriguingly captured in an engraving is Isabella of Portugal, her braided locks reflecting elegance and grace that withstands centuries. Similarly, a Himba woman adorned with red ochre gleams with pride as she embraces her traditional attire, showcasing the power of ancestral customs. The Tigray woman's braided hair holds not only aesthetic beauty but also spiritual significance - a cross representing her faith within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Meanwhile, Madagascar's Betsileo women gather together with their unique braided hairstyles as a testament to unity and strength. Through time and space, braids continue to inspire resilience. An Arapahoe boy from 1882 reminds us that our roots ground us while offering glimpses into our shared humanity. The message "You Are Strong" echoes through each braid tightly woven against adversity; they are never late in reminding us of our inherent strength. Beyond cultural heritage lies love itself - Blacklove radiates through every strand intertwined with care and affection. Braids become more than just a hairstyle; they embody an expression of self-love and empowerment. Lastly, two young Zulu women proudly display their rear view adorned with stunning braids – an ode to tradition passed down generations in South Africa. Their presence speaks volumes about resilience rooted deep within their souls. In this tapestry woven by countless hands across continents, we find angelic elegance entwined within each braid—a reminder that beauty transcends physical appearances alone. Braids tell stories etched on scalps like ancient manuscripts waiting to be read by those who appreciate their artistry.