C Ulture Collection (page 3)

Frances Densmore, US anthropologist
Frances Densmore (left, 1867-1957), US ethnologist, using a phonograph (left) to record the voice and stories of Mountain Chief, a Native American from the Piegan tribe

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney. Sunbathers dot the wide sandy beach at Tamarana - one of Sydneys eastern beaches AUSTRALIA, New South Wales

Life Cycle of Silk Worm
The life cycle of a silk worm & silk culture

Women Sunbathers 1930S
Three young women sunbathing in bathing caps, holding their faces up to the sun and sitting on wicker chairs

Russian Jews in England
Russian refugees in the Poor Jews Temporary Shelter, Leman Street, in the East End of London

FALLA, Manuel de (1876-1946). Spanish composer and pianist. Works for piano solo and for piano and voice. Edited in Madrid

Europe, Latvia
Late afternoon light immerses the landscape and person walking along the beach at the base of the sand cliffs of the Gauja River in the Gauja Nationa Park, Latvia

Leper colony village north of Da Nang along the South China Sea, Vietnam

Rock painting by San bushmen in Drakensberg Royal Natal NP, South Africa

Thailand, Sukhothai, Sukhothai. Ruins of Wat Sa Si (also known as Sacred Pond Monastery) lit during the festival of Loy Krathong in the Sukhothai Historical Park

Australia, Queensland, Laura. Indigenous dancers performing at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival

A barbers shop in a small trading centre near Iringa in Southern Tanzania

The Magicians Pyramid, Uxmal, Yucatan State, Mexico Uxmal was occupied from 600 to 900 AD and was considered to be an important city in the Late Classic period

Woman in Traditional Dress enjoying Food and Wine at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum

One of Dalis celebrated pagodas comprising the San Ta complex towers over the old quarter. Built in the 9th century and standing nearly 70m talls

Intore drummers perform at Butare.. In the days of the monarchy in Rwanda, Intore dancers were an integral part of the Royal Court. Today, several groups perform nationally and internationally

Europe, Scotland, Gretna Green. Tartan Shop. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators. Property released for travel, tourism, or educational use

Africa, Egypt
Egypt, Cairo. Fez-adorned Khedive Ismail who built the Gezira Palace in Cairo, Egypt to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal shown in a wall mural adorning the venue today

Salmonella culture
MODEL RELEASED. Salmonella culture. Microbiologist holding a petri dish containing a culture of Salmonella sp. bacteria. These bacteria are the cause of salmonellosis (food poisoning) in humans

Astrocyte nerve cell. Fluorescent light micrograph of an astrocyte cell from a human brain. Intermediate filaments (IFs), part of the cells cytoskeleton, have been dyed green

Nerve cell, SEM
Nerve cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neuron (nerve cell). The cell body is the central structure with neurites (long and thin structures) radiating outwards from it

Vesicular stomatitis virus, TEM
Vesicular stomatitis virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) particles (blue) budding from a host cell (red)

Roots of Thale cress plant, Arabidopsis thaliana
Root genetics research. Roots of the Thale cress plant, Arabidopsis thaliana, growing in a culture medium. The roots have fine root hairs growing horizontally out of them

Cultured cress plant
Plant genetics research. Thale cress plants, Arabidopsis thaliana, growing in a culture medium. The roots (lower frame) have fine root hairs growing horizontally out of them

Grand Canal, Venice
The Grand Canal Venice. The Academy of Science and Arts is on the left

Electric Tattooer
Max O Reilly, of New York, invents an electric tattooing pen which is not only faster than the manual method, but also less painful

Diwali lights in Leicester UK
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Chinese decorations hanging from a tree.Photographed in China

Tattooist, Samoa
TATTOOING IN SAMOA A Matai (= tattooer) works on a young man : he does about 40 cm2 in an hours session, continued at intervals till the operation is completed

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

Roman statue of Hercules. This marble statue of Hercules, 3.17 metres high, is a copy made by Glycon in 200-210 AD of a smaller original Greek bronze sculpture of the 4th century BC by Lysippus

Zulu warrior in traditional dress with fighting spear

Venice, Veneto, Italy; A vaporetto crossing the Bacino di San Marco between the churches of Santa Maria della Salute and San Giorgio Maggiore

Venice, Veneto, Italy; A colourful Venetian Carnival mask

Two young Datoga boys. The youngest wears metal bells around his ankles to ensure that he does not wander far from home without his mother or another member of the family hearing him

A young Datoga boy attired in beads. The metal bells worn around his ankles ensure that he does not wander far from home without his mother or another member of the family hearing him

A Hadza boy carrying a bow and arrows.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of hunter-gatherers who have lived in the Lake Eyasi basin for centuries

A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin returns to camp with a haunch of impala over his shoulder. He killed the antelope with a metal-tipped arrow that had been dipped in a fast-acting vegetable poison

Japan, Honshu Island, Nara Prefecture, Nara City. Tourists at Todaiji Temple. Todaiji Temple was constructed in 752 as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples of Japan

A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu. Once married, he will split the ondatu into two plaits and keep them covered

Two happy Himba girls ride a donkey to market. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Their long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

A Himba woman milks a cow in the stock enclosure close to her home. Traditional milk containers made from hollowed wood are preferred to their modern equivalents

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

An attractive !Kung woman. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen. They differ in appearance from the rest of black Africa having yellowish skin and being lightly boned

An Ethiopian man wears a headdress made from the skin of a gelada, a unique baboon-like primate that lives at high altitudes in northern Ethiopia

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

Masonic apron. Textiles. SPAIN. Madrid. National Historical Archive of Madrid

Art Greek. Hellenistic. Statue of Lacoon and his sons (Antiphates and Thymbraeus). The sculpture is attributed by three sculptors from the island of Rhodes. Agesander, Athenedores and Polydorus

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"Celebrating the Tapestry of Culture: From Ancient Artifacts to Modern Expressions" Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through time and diverse cultures. A Lambretta scooter adorned with mod mirrors takes us back to the vibrant streets of 1960s Britain, where music and fashion defined an era. Step into the world of body art as we marvel at a tattooed masterpiece by Mr. Sutherland Macdonald, showcasing his exceptional skill and creativity. This Victorian creation reminds us that tattoos have long been a form of personal expression. Travel further back in time to ancient Rome, where a memento mori mosaic serves as a poignant reminder of mortality's inevitability. Its intricate design invites contemplation on life's fleeting nature. Intriguingly, our exploration continues with a glimpse into the life of a tattooed Victorian lady from 1897. Her inked skin challenges societal norms and reflects her individuality amidst strict conventions. Discover Asclepius, the Roman god associated with healing and medicine, portrayed in an exquisite statue that embodies both grace and power. It symbolizes humanity's eternal quest for physical well-being. Witness monks lighting khom loy candles during Thailand's enchanting Loi Krathong festival—an awe-inspiring spectacle that illuminates the night sky while paying homage to tradition and spirituality. Venture into Ethiopia's Mursi tribe—a living testament to ancestral customs preserved through generations—where unique traditions shape their identity amidst modern influences. Delve into literature as we encounter Jane Austen—the beloved English novelist whose timeless works continue to captivate readers worldwide. An engraving immortalizes her contribution to literary culture. Experience culinary delights through Edouard Pingret’s Cocina Poblana—a fusion cuisine blending Mexican flavors with French techniques—showcasing how cultural exchange enriches gastronomy across borders. Marvel at Frank de Burgh—the tattooed man who defied societal norms in 1897.