Nose Piercing Collection

Two Hindu Women in Elaborate Jewelry, Before Studio Backdrop with Palm Trees, 1860s-70s

Illustration of woman wearing headscarf and bindi on her forehead

Wishram female type (front), 1910, c1915. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wishram female type (front), 1910, c1915. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Tlakluit Indian woman, with bone in nose, facing front, Washington state

Kenowun-Nunivak, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Kenowun-Nunivak, c1929. Kenowun, Nunivak woman, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing a fur parka, necklaces, earrings, nose ornament and beaded labrets below her lower lip

Melanesian man of Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
6338585 Melanesian man of Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean by AC (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Melanesian man of Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean)

Melanesian chief and man of Vanou, Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
6338586 Melanesian chief and man of Vanou, Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean by AC (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Melanesian chief and man of Vanou, Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean)

Seated Figure Playing a Rasp, c. A. D. 100. Creator: Unknown
Seated Figure Playing a Rasp, c. A.D. 100

Seated Joined Couple, 200 B. C. / A. D. 300. Creator: Unknown
Seated Joined Couple, 200 B.C./A.D. 300

Cashivo Woman, ca. 1890-1892. Creator: Unknown
Cashivo Woman, ca. 1890-1892

A Native Bride, c1920s. Creator: Mortimer L Menpes
A Native Bride, c1920s. Indian woman with nose jewellery. From " India" by Flora A. Steel. [A. & C. Black, Ltd, London, c1920s]

A Native Bride, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Native Bride, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Malformation of the ears, Solomon Islands, 1920. Artist: JW Beattie
Malformation of the ears, Solomon Islands, 1920. A man with pierced ear lobes enlarged by discs and a nose ring. A print from Customs of the World, Hutchinson and Company, 1920

Fashion Shot

Illustration of man with mohican haircut, sunglasses and chain

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"Nose Piercing: A Timeless Tradition Across Cultures and Eras" From the elaborate jewelry adorning two Hindu women in the 1860s-70s to the bindi-wearing woman depicted in an illustration, it has been a symbol of beauty and cultural significance. This ancient practice transcends time and geographical boundaries, as seen with Melanesian men from Vanikoro in the Solomon Islands proudly displaying their pierced noses. The artistry behind nose piercing is evident in historical artifacts like a seated figure playing a rasp from around A. D. 100, showcasing how this adornment was valued even centuries ago. Similarly, a seated joined couple dating back to 200 B. C. /A. D. 300 reveals that nose piercings were cherished by diverse communities across different periods. Captivating photographs capture the essence of nose piercing's allure. The enigmatic Cashivo Woman captured circa 1890-1892 embodies elegance through her ornate jewelry highlighting her pierced nostrils. Native brides from various eras also embraced this tradition; whether it be a bride photographed in the c1920s or another captured artistically by Mortimer Luddington Menpes in 1905. Nose piercing extends beyond aesthetics; it holds cultural significance for indigenous communities worldwide. In Australia, medicine men adorned their noses as they practiced traditional healing methods, while artists like Spencer and Gillen documented Malformation of Ears among Solomon Islanders - emphasizing how body modification played an integral role within these societies. Today, nose piercing continues to make its mark on contemporary fashion trends. From runways to street style shots, individuals embrace this timeless tradition as a form of self-expression and personal style statement. Whether you appreciate its rich history or admire its modern-day appeal, there's no denying that nose piercing remains an enduring symbol of beauty and individuality throughout cultures and generations – forever etched into our collective consciousness.