Charmer Collection (page 2)

Indian Snake Charmers In The 19th Century. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, Published 1889

The Hindu Festival Of Nag Panchami, The Worship Of Cobras, In Bombay, India In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

Snake charmer, Tangier, Morocco. Vintage 19th century photograph

POSTER: SNAKE CHARMERS. American circus poster, 1892

Ritual of Self-Mutilation by Aissaoua Brotherhood, Morocco
A member of the snake charmers cult The Aissaoua Brotherhood ceremonially cuts his head on the Day of Sacrifices a ritual of self-mutilation. Date: circa 1910s

Snake Charmer, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Pola Negri as the Spanish Dancer
POLA NEGRI (Barbara Apolonia Chalupiec) in 1924, Polish film actress who specialised in femme fatale roles in silent films

The Snake Charmer 1907: Henri Rousseau (Le Douanier) 1844-1910, French Primitive painter. Oil on canvas

A snake charmer performs in the Djemaa el Fna, Marrakech

Indian Snake Carmer - Singapore, Malaysia. Date: circa 1920s

Snake Charmer - Sri Lanka Date: circa 1920s

Moorish Musicians and Snake Charmer - Morocco. The seated musicians are playing a pipe flute and a Bendir Frame Drum. Date: circa 1910s

A smart, rather foppish German Military Officer - 1900s
A satirical illustration of a smart, rather foppish German Military Officer - 1900s. Date: circa 1908

Snake Charmer, Tunis, Tunisia, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Snap Playing Card - Snake Charmer. circa 1910s

A French wolf charmer
The Wolf-Charmer -- le meneur de loups -- a folklore figure of rural France who is able to tame and control a pack of wolves. Date: 19th century

Morocco - A Snake Charmer, Tangier
A Snake Charmer, Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan, Morocco. Date: 1927

The Snake Charmer Date: 1928

Lloyd George tries to charm unemployment, cartoon
The Charmer. I trust I have not overrated the mollifying power of music, says Prime Minister Lloyd George as he tries to charm the cobra of unemployment

India - Snake-Charmer and Cobras, Jeypore
Black and white. A crouching man blowing into a pipe with a basket in front of him. A cobra nearby is facing towards him. Beside the man sits a boy, who seems to be holding two more snakes

India - Snake Charmer and Cobras
Black and white. A crouching man blowing into a pipe with a basket in front of him. A cobra nearby is facing towards him. Beside the man sits a boy, who seems to be holding two more snakes

Two snake charmers, India. Date: circa 1890s

Snake charmer, North Africa. Date: circa 1870

Magondi music used by snake charmers
A magondi, an Indian musical wind instrument similar to a bagpipe, made from the outer coating of a gourd. Shown here in use by snake charmers

EGYPT: CAIRO. A snake charmer on a street in Cairo, Egypt. Stereograph, early 20th century

Celesta, spirit creature of the universe, spreads stars throughout the cosmos

A ghostly female spirit spreads stars and planets throughout the universe
A ghostly female spirit dressed in turquoise stars spreads stars and planets throughout the universe

Goddess of the stars holding planet Earth in her hand
Goddess of the stars stands near a large heart-shaped nebula while holding planet Earth in her hand

Adora, Goddess of the Heavens, spreads stars, planets and moons throughout the universe

Vesta spreads bright stars among the constellations of the universe

CHARMER OF SERPENTS: Indian Jugglers exhibiting tamed Snakes

The Enchanter, c. 1712 (oil on copper)
XIR206930 The Enchanter, c.1712 (oil on copper) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 185x255 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Troyes, France; (add.info.: The Lesson in Love; ); French

Sierra Leone - A Snake Charmer
Sierra Leone, West Africa - A Snake Charmer Date: circa 1910s

Snake charmer with cobra, with tourist on street in city, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, December

The Snake Charmer by Jean-Leon Gerome, France, 1824-1904

Bismarck & Press Exploit
OTTO BISMARCK exploiting the power of the Reptile Press. Date: 1815 - 1898

Snake charmer, Tunis, Tunisia. Date ca. 1899

The charmer. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan as Orpheus singing and playing a lyre labeled Harmony, attracting a motley group of wild animals identified as: G

Indian Snake Catcher exhibits snakes before Europeans
A Saumpareeah or Snake Catcher exhibiting snakes before Europeans. (Plate 11 of 20) Date: 1813

Bird charmer of the Tuileries Gardens
The bird charmer of the Tuileries Gardens, Paris - Henri Pol. Date: circa 1908

A Snake Charmer with a Mongoose Date: circa 1910s

Snake Charmer - Peshawar, Pakistan, with his pipe and musical Cobra (extremely real by the looks of things!). Date: 1924

Snake charming in Marrakech, Morocco. circa 2008

Snake healers, 12th century
Snake healers. 12th-century manuscript page showing a scene described as depicting snake healers (snakes seen rising from the jar). The text above and below the artwork is in an Arabic script

DELHI: SNAKE CHARMERS. Snake charmers handling the hooded cobra, Delhi, India, stereograph c1903

Three samp wallahs, or snake charmers
A trio of Indian snake charmers (samp wallahs) demonstrate their art

Bird charmer of the Tuileries Gardens, Paris
The bird charmer of the Tuileries Gardens, Paris - Henri Pol

Snake Charmer - Martinique
Snake Charmer, Martinique, eastern Caribbean sea

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"Captivating the Masses: The Charmer's Spell Unveiled" Step into a world where charisma reigns supreme, as we delve into the enigmatic realm of the charmer. From propaganda to Bismarck, this captivating figure has left an indelible mark throughout history. Picture yourself in India during the Victorian period, where snake charmers mesmerized onlookers with their enchanting melodies and daring performances. These skilled individuals effortlessly tamed serpents, showcasing their mastery over nature's most feared creatures. Travel back to early 1900s Calcutta, where snake charmers continued to captivate audiences with their mystique. Their artistry transported spectators to a different time and place, immersing them in the rich tapestry of Indian culture. Venturing further eastward, Burma witnessed these bewitching displays circa 1916. As snake charmers weaved their magic amidst exotic landscapes, locals and foreigners alike were enthralled by this ancient tradition. Across borders and oceans, even British music halls embraced the allure of charm. Wilson, Keppel and Betty became household names as they brought forth their own rendition of this timeless act that delighted audiences across Britain. But it wasn't just snakes that fell under the spellbinding influence of these masters; birds too succumbed to their charms. In 1880 at Paris' Tuileries Gardens, a bird-charmer showcased his ability to communicate with feathered companions through an ethereal connection rarely witnessed before. Drawing inspiration from literary legends like Don Juan or theatrical works such as Moliere's Oeuvres Completes de Moliere (coloured engraving), charm took various forms throughout history - each one leaving its unique imprint on society's imagination. Even educational posters from MacMillan school posters in the mid-20th century featured snake charmers in India – reminding students that there was more than meets the eye in this world of wonder.