Charmers Collection

Snake charmer with snake, India. Date: circa 1890s

The Wolf-Charmer. Illustration by John La Farge published New York 1881. Belief in wolf charmers widespread in France in first half of 19th century and was last vestige of were-wolf legend

The Wolf-Charmer. By John La Farge, 1881 (engraving published New York)
536130 The Wolf-Charmer. By John La Farge, 1881 (engraving published New York).; (add.info.: Belief in wolf charmers widespread in France in first half of 19th century)

Bird charmer in Tuileries Garden, Paris
3784986 Bird charmer in Tuileries Garden, Paris; (add.info.: Bird charmer in Tuileries Garden, Paris, c. 1900. Caption: La Banquet d'Amitie)

India - Calcutta snake charmers early 1900s

Burmese snake charmers Date: 1916

Snake charmers in Burma. Date: circa 1916

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Snake Charmers Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje) Djemaa el-Fna (the square), Marrakesh, Morocco Date: 25/01/2007

Egypt - Demonstration by a snake charmer (engraving)
729326 Egypt - Demonstration by a snake charmer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Snake-Charmers in India
Snake-charmers handle the cobra with impunity as they play their instruments. Date: late 1890s

Brillenschlange (chromolitho)
5211305 Brillenschlange (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brillenschlange)

Sirens of the North (oil on canvas)
6198038 Sirens of the North (oil on canvas) by Dow, Thomas Millie (1848-1919); 107.3x152.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Indian snake-charmers (engraving)
1036197 Indian snake-charmers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian snake-charmers)

Snake charmers (engraving)
967391 Snake charmers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snake charmers. Illustration for The World its Cities and Peoples by Edwin Hopper (Cassell)

Indian snake charmers. Date: 1900s

Wilson, Keppel and Betty - a popular British music hall act
Wilson (Jack Wilson 18941970), Keppel (Joe Keppel 18941977) and Betty (one of many Bettys!) - a popular British music hall act - performing here with a fantastic dancing snake!

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

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

Morocco, North Africa - (Barber) Snake Charmers - Snake in basket men with musical instruments. Part of Box 171 Boswell Collection - Morocco. Date: circa 1900

Snake charmers, India, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Snake charmers, Egypt, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Snake Charmers / Ceylon
Snake charmers in Ceylon Date: circa 1930

Two snake charmers, India. Date: circa 1890s

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

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

Snake charmers, Morocco, Tangiers

Indian Snake Charmers Date: circa 1910s

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

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

Snake Charmers
Three Indian snake charmers with four snakes in baskets, one of them holding a fifth. Date: 1801

Snake Handlers - China
Chinese snake handlers

Turkey / Dardanelles 4 / 6
Dardanelles: Sedd-ul-Bahr, with snake charmers

Indian Snake Charmer
An Indian snake charmer and his audience

Egypt Snake Charmer
An Egyptian snake-charmer performs in the street

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"Captivating and Enigmatic: Exploring the World of Charmers" Snake they have long mesmerized audiences with their enchanting performances, like this one in India. In 1881, John La Farge's illustration of a Wolf-Charmer captured the belief in mystical connections between humans and animals. Step back into the early 1900s in Calcutta, India, where snake charmers displayed their captivating skills. A glimpse into Burmese culture from 1916 reveals the artistry and allure of snake charmers. Wilson, Keppel, and Betty were a beloved British music hall act known for their charismatic charm on stage. Delve into history with this black-and-white photo capturing snake charmers' mystique around 1863. Witness an intriguing demonstration by an Egyptian snake charmer through this fascinating engraving. Journey to India once again to witness the timeless tradition of snake charming that continues to captivate audiences today. Discover the brilliance of Brillenschlange - a chromolitho artwork showcasing yet another facet of charmers' allure. In various corners of the world throughout history, these "charmers" have fascinated us with their ability to connect with creatures both feared and revered. From Indian snake charmers who skillfully sway serpents to Burmese performers who weave magic through rhythmic movements, they embody an enigmatic charisma that transcends time. The image takes us back to ancient times when people believed in extraordinary bonds between humans and animals; as illustrated by John La Farge's Wolf-Charmer published in New York during 1881. Calcutta's early 1900s scene unfolds before our eyes as we witness mesmerizing displays by skilled individuals coaxing snakes out from baskets while entrancing crowds with their hypnotic melodies.