C Ulture Collection (page 4)

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

Interracial couple holding hands. MR

Traditional Hopi girl, Povi Lomayauma 16 year old teenager, dressed in traditionally woven cotton dress holds a traditional fired clay pottery bowl while posing on the First Mesa near Polacca Arizona

Latin America, Panama, Panamanian arts & crafts. Traditional Embera Indian baskets
Latin America, Panama, Panamanian arts & crafts.Traditional Embera Indian baskets. Property released

Papua New Guinea, Lae. Native art, Papua New Guinea University of Technology

Shahmeran (Shahmaran) painted on glass and engraved on copperplates, Mardin, Southeast Anatolia, Turkey

The Dance of Death, allegorical artwork
The Dance of Death (1493). This artwork, by the German painter Michael Wolgemut (1434-1519), was published in the Liber chronicarum (Book of Chronicles, Nuremburg)

Four-leaf clover (Trifolium sp.). Clover plants are used in agriculture as hay or pasture plants. They are also used as soil enrichers

Antibiotic action, historical image
Antibiotic action. Historical image taken by the German pathologist Karl Dohle (1855-1928) in 1889, showing the action of an antibiotic compound on Bacillus anthracis (anthrax)

Culture of Penicillium chrysogenum fungus
Penicillium chrysogenum. Laboratory petri- dish culture of the fungus Penicillium chrysogenum growing on agar. Growth is from the centre outwards

Nottingham Castle Bandstand
Photographic image from the Nottingham City Museums and Galleries archive

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Spanish priests destroying Aztec idols in Mexico. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Australia, Victoria, Melbourne. Colourful beach hut at Brighton Beach

Venice, Veneto, Italy; Coloured pasta on display in a shop window

Venice, Veneto, Italy; A mask in costume on the Bacino di San Marco with the cupola of Santa Maria della Salute in the background

Venice, Veneto, Italy; A venetian window

Kenya, Laikipia, Ol Malo. A Samburu warrior sings and claps during a dance

Thailand, Nakhon Phanom, That Phanom. A Fire Boat drifts on the Mekong River during the Illuminated Boat Procession. The fire boats are giant bamboo towers decorated with lanterns in religious motifs

Evert Taube statue, Goteborg, Sweden
Statue of Evert Axel Taube, Swedish author, artist, composer and singer (1890-1976) with the four-mast barque Viking in the background, in Goteborg (Gothenburg), Vastergotland, Sweden

Adrian Jones with Peace sculpture
Captain Adrian Jones (1845-1938), sculptor, in his studio with the plaster cast of the allegorical figure of Peace, to be placed in the four-horse chariot (entitled Peace in her Quadriga)

LEMURIA
The Lost Continent of Lemuria, located in todays Pacific Ocean, may have housed a highly developed civilisation with advanced technology and a sophisticated culture

Hadza youth sings to the accompaniment of his two-stringed musical instrument
Sitting on a Greater Kudu skin, a Hadza youth wearing a baboon skin cape sings to the accompaniment of his two-stringed musical instrument.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

A Hadza hunter fledges an arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin fledges an arrow shaft with guinea fowl feathers using the sinews of an antelope.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of hunter-gatherers who have lived in

Meharistes, Soldiers Of The Desert, annual camel race. A Mehariste on his camel ready for the the start of the race.All the jockeys are in traditional costume especially for the occasion

An attractive Malagasy home of the Betsileo people who live southwest of the capital, Antananarivo. Most houses built by the Betsileo are double-storied with kitchens

The skull of a Nazca mummy surrounded by pottery, bone and cloth fragments in the Cemetery of Chauchilla, southern Peru. PERU, Nazca, Cemetery of Chauchilla

The neon lights of Kowloon reflected in the windows of apartment blocks, Hong Kong. CHINA, Hong Kong, Kowloon. The neon lights of Kowloon reflected in the windows of apartment blocks, Hong Kong

A Somali of the Issa clan loads his camels with salt at Lake Assal. He has rubbed henna into his hair and beard to make them orange-red

Thailand, Surin, Surin. Suai mahout and his elephant in costume dress during the Surin Elephant Roundup festival. The event held in November sees hundreds of elephants involved in a celebration of

Dancer in Aztec costume performing in Constitution Plaza in front of the National Palace, Mexico City

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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.