Jewelry Collection (page 6)

An Isleta woman, c1926. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
An Isleta woman, c1926. An Isleta woman, half-length portrait, posed standing in doorway, facing front

Which Way, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Which Way, c1905. Crow Indian, half-length portrait, facing front, wearing headdress and several necklaces

Shuati-Sia. Full-length portrait of a woman standing, facing front, with pot on head, c1926

Fat Horse with insignia of a Blackfoot soldier, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Fat Horse with insignia of a Blackfoot soldier, c1927

Girl and jar-San Ildefonso, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Girl and jar-San Ildefonso, c1927. San Ildefonso girl, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, with large jar balanced on her head

Sia buffalo dancer. Full-length, standing, facing right, c1926. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Sia buffalo dancer. Full-length, standing, facing right, c1926

A Jemez fiscal, c1926. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Jemez fiscal, c1926. Jemez Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, Jemez, New Mexico]

Cheyenne girl, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne girl, c1905. Cheyenne girl, half-length portrait, facing front

A Tewa girl, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Tewa girl, c1906. A Tewa girl, half-length portrait, facing front, hair arranged in "squash blossom" fashion

The Grizzly Bear, Piegan, half-length portrait, facing front, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Grizzly Bear, Piegan, half-length portrait, facing front, c1910

Cheyenne matron, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne matron, 1905. Photograph shows half-length portrait of Cheyenne woman with braids, wearing pearl necklace and traditional dress, seated, facing right

An Apache girl, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing bead necklace... c1903
An Apache girl, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing bead necklace, with blanket around her, c1903

Umatilla maiden, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Umatilla maiden, c1910. Umatilla woman, half-length portrait, facing front, standing in front of tree, wearing beaded buckskin dress, shell bead necklaces, shell disk earrings, and woven grass hat

A typical Nez Percé, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A typical Nez Perce, c1910. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Nez Perce man in full feather headdress, braided hair, and necklaces

The daughter of Bad Horses, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The daughter of Bad Horses, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Cheyenne girl in feather headdress

Hupa female shaman, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hupa female shaman, c1923. Athapascan Hupa woman from northwestern California, half-length portrait, standing, facing front, wearing shell headbands, necklace, and holding up two baskets

Youth in holiday costume-Umatilla, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Youth in holiday costume-Umatilla, c1910. Half-length portrait of Umatilla youth in full feather headdress, beaded buckskin shirt and shell bead necklace

Wisham (i.e. Wishran) girl, profile, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wisham (i.e. Wishran) girl, profile, c1910

Hupa mother, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing left, holding baby, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hupa mother, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing left, holding baby, c1923

Flathead profile, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Flathead profile, c1910. Photograph shows Flathead man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left

Flathead type, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Flathead type, c1910. Photograph shows Flathead man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Cheyenne girl, 1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne girl, 1910. Photograph shows half-length portrait of Cheyenne girl with braids, wearing cowrie shell dress, seated, facing front

Shirt - Kalispel, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Shirt - Kalispel, c1910. Photograph shows a Kalispel man, full-length portrait, facing front, sitting with legs crossed, hands resting on knees

Navajo with fur cap, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navajo with fur cap, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo man, facing right, wearing fur cap, turquois earring, shell necklace, silver button strap over shoulder, and velvet shirt

Touch her dress-Kalispel, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Touch her dress-Kalispel, c1910. Kalispel girl sitting on her knees, hands folded in lap

An Acoma woman, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
An Acoma woman, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of an Acoma woman, facing front, with head covered and wearing jewelry

Snake dancer in costume, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Snake dancer in costume, c1900. Hopi snake dancer, full-length portrait, standing, facing front

Wishham bride, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wishham bride, c1910. Tlakluit bride, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, wearing braids, beaded headdress with Chinese coins, dentalium shell earrings, beaded buckskin dress

Nez Percé man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing bead necklace... c1899
Nez Perce man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing bead necklace, with blanket over shoulder, c1899

Honovi-Walpi snake priest, with Totkya Day painting, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Honovi-Walpi snake priest, with Totkya Day painting, c1910. Hopi snake priest, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front

Qahatika girl, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Qahatika girl, c1907

Crow child, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Crow child, 1908. Photograph shows little girl, wearing traditonal dress, standing againt rock

Nez Percé man, c1899. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce man, c1899. Full-length portrait of a Nez Perce man, facing front

Basket maker-Skokomish, c1913. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Basket maker-Skokomish, c1913. Skokomish woman, half-length portrait, facing front, holding basket

A Zuni girl, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Zuni girl, c1903. Zuni girl, half-length portrait, facing front, wearing several necklaces

Antelope Cap, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Antelope Cap, c1905. Antelope Cap, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

Nez Percé with furcap, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce with furcap, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Nez Perce man, facing front

Two Whistles [A]-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Two Whistles [A]-Apsaroke, c1908. Photograph shows Two Whistles, an Apsaroke man, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile, face painted, wearing medicine hawk headdress, buckskin shirt

Yaqui matron, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing printed cotton... c1907
Yaqui matron, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing printed cotton head scarf, dotted swiss dress, c1907

Mohave-Judith, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mohave-Judith, c1903. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Mohave woman, facing front

A Jicarilla man, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Jicarilla man, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Jicarilla man

The Cheyenne Belle, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Cheyenne Belle, c1904. Half lenghth portrait of a Cheyenne woman, right profile

Aki-tanni ("Two Guns")-Sarsi, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Aki-tanni ("Two Guns")-Sarsi, c1927. Aki-tanni, head-and-shoulders portrait, turned right

Judith-Mohave, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Judith-Mohave, c1903. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Mohave woman, right profile

A Mohave type, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Mohave type, c1903. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Mohave Indian, facing front

The White Singer, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The White Singer, c1906. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo man, facing slightly right, wearing headband and silver squash blossom necklace

The Patient, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Patient, c1905. Portrait of Navajo man, head-and-shoulders, facing front, rag headband, blanket over shoulders

Inashah-Yakima, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Inashah-Yakima, c1910. Inashah, Yakama man, half-length portrait, facing front

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"Captivating Jewelry: A Glimpse into Timeless Elegance and Cultural Riches" From the regal adornments of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 to the exquisite jewelry worn by Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland in 1588, these iconic figures have left a lasting legacy through their magnificent jewels. Crafted with meticulous artistry by artists like George Gower and Lisa Sheridan, these pieces reflect the opulence and grandeur associated with royalty. Traveling to Cambodia's Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we encounter traditional Cambodian apsara dancers bedecked in resplendent jewelry. Their graceful movements bring life to intricate ornaments that hold deep cultural significance. In Sapa, Vietnam, Hmong children seek shelter under an umbrella during the monsoon season. Despite their humble surroundings, they too wear vibrant jewelry that showcases their heritage and traditions passed down through generations. Delving further into mythology, we discover a sandstone sculpture depicting a Yakshini - a benevolent tree spirit from Sanskrit mythology guarding hidden treasures within the earth. This ancient relic reminds us of humanity's fascination with precious gems throughout history. Witnessing medieval goldsmiths at work unveils the craftsmanship behind timeless pieces that have stood the test of time. These skilled artisans meticulously shape metals into wearable works of art that transcend eras. The captivating portrait "Lady with an Ermine" by Leonardo da Vinci introduces us to Cecilia Gallerani adorned with elegant jewelry befitting her noble status in 15th-century Europe. The painting immortalizes both her beauty and her connection to this enigmatic creature. Venturing across continents brings us face-to-face with Zuni Indian jewelry—a testament to Native American craftsmanship known for its intricate designs inspired by nature's bounty. Each piece tells a story deeply rooted in tribal culture.