Pierced Collection (page 6)

Women wearing Lip-rings
Two women from Manganja tribe wearing lip-rings (pelele). When girls are very young, the upper lip is pierced close to the nose, and a small pin inserted to prevent the orifice from closing

Compact with Open Fan
Compact & fan with diamante decoration & silk tassel. The open fan has pierced sticks of ivory or imitation ivory. The compact has lipstick, powder puff & a mirror. Date: circa 1915

Deformation / New Guinea
Man of New Guinea with a pierced nose. Date: circa 1870

Racial / New Guinea 3 Men
Men of New Guinea Date: circa 1870

Burmese man with cheroot (cigar).. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828

India - A Hill-girl, Himalayas
Black and white. Young Indian girl sitting on a tree trunk. She is wearing a decorated head wrap and striped trousers, and has a pierced nasal septum with an ornate ring through it

Engraved Horse from Teyjat
Prehistoric engaving of a horse, deer and birds on a pierced bone (baton perce) from Teyjat in the Dordogne. Les Eyzies Museum

Wall pierced by shell
A man points to where a wall of the National Bank, 4 foot thick, has been pierced by a shell in Madras, India, during World War One. Date: C.1914

A Tertiary Igneous Dyke
A Tertiary igneous dyke cutting through a sandstone deposit. The igneous rock pierced its way through the earths crust in a vertical fissure

French Circus Trick
A sensational turn at a French circus : A woman is placed inside the globe, which is then pierced with swords and rolled down a spiral shoot! Date: 1930s

Figure, pierced, arrow, holding a serpent, surrounded, flames, Jose Guadalupe Posada
Figure pierced by an arrow, holding a serpent and surrounded by flames, ? Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), ? Manuel Manilla (Mexican, Mexico City ca. 1830-1895 Mexico City), ca 1890-1910

Gold copper alloy spiral lion-head terminal Classical
Artokoloro

Moorish Wall Elevation 19th century Ink buff
Artokoloro

India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer. Interior shot in the Jain Temple

India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer. Pierced lamp and shadows against wall

Black and silver sports shoe with studded sole, side view

Grey and yellow football boot, side view

Kubista: Cupid striking
BAL7808 Kubista: Cupid striking by Anonymous; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; out of copyright

St. Sebastian, 1617-18 (oil on canvas)
XIR230154 St. Sebastian, 1617-18 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 170x133 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

Glorious death of Jacques de Maille Marshal of the temple, illustration from Bibliotheque
KW219433 Glorious death of Jacques de Maille Marshal of the temple, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F. Michaud, 1877 (litho) by Dore

Folding fan with double sheet of paper on which a round, cut stipple engraving depicting a seated woman surrounded by lovers on both sides with a chinoiserie figure with silk clothes

H Augustine, Jacob Matham, Rudolf II van Habsburg (Duits keizer), 1607 - 1615

Mary as Mater Dolorosa, Cornelis Galle (II), Mattheus Borrekens, Martinus van den Enden (I), after c. 1638 - c. 1650

Wolf hunting with spears, Philips Galle, 1578

Madonna on the crescent moon, print maker: Meester met het doorstoken hart, 1500 - 1525

Saint Catherine, Meester met het doorstoken hart, 1500 - 1525

Christ on the cross with St. Francis and the final judgment, Anonymous, 1490-1510

Mary as Mater Dolorosa, Antonie Wierix (III), 1606 - before 1624

Mary as Mater Dolorosa, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

Portrait of Jan van Leyden, print maker: Heinrich Aldegrever possibly, 1530 - 1540

St. Sebastian Tended by St. Irene and the Holy Women (oil on canvas)
XIR212521 St. Sebastian Tended by St. Irene and the Holy Women (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652) (after); 108x142 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

South American Carijona Indians (engraving)
KW1078094 South American Carijona Indians (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South American Carijona Indians in the 19th century)

Senior woman sitting in front door of home, smiling, portrait
Pushkar, Rajasthan, India

Record Dog
24th July 1948: Priceless Border, winner of the Greyhound Derby and the fastest dog in his league preparing for his last race before becoming a stud at Wembley Stadium Kennels

Picture No. 10754612
Native American Petroglyphs - Bighorn / Big-Horn sheep pierced by arrows, on basalt. Examples of Jornada Mogollon rock art, prehistoric. Date:

Picture No. 10754613
Native American Petroglyphs - Bighorn / Big-horn Sheep pierced by arrows, on basalt. Examples of Jornada Mogollon rock art, prehistoric. Sacramento Mountains beyond. Date:

Chapel of the Carmelites. Musee de St Denis, Paris. Above the altar, angel reveals the Sacred Heart pierced with a sword (representing God the Son)

Steatite and serpentine two-piece vase with pierced base and relief octopus representation within a marines cape. Differences in manufacturing techniques attest the hands of two artisans

A pierced devotee laden with fruit, during Thaipusam festival, Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Torghatten, Norway
Torghatten (Trolls Hat) is a hill in Norway renowned for its distinctive hole piercing straight through the hillside (not a printing error!)

Pierced tongue
MODEL RELEASED. Pierced tongue. Woman with a metal stud through her tongue. This type of piercing has come in for criticism from dentists, who believe that it can cause infections

Ear canal cleaning. Cotton bud with ear wax (cerumen) on its tip.(centre, brown). Ear wax is secreted by the ceruminous glands, it helps to prevent micro-organisms from entering the ear

Switzerland Martin Hole
This is an artificial hole, dedicated to Saint Martin, pierced through the mountain by the villagers of Elm in the Bernese Alps

England / York 1939
The beautiful, historic city of York, Yorkshire, England. The 14th century walls provide a lovely walk, which is pierced at intervals with gateways known as bars

Stalin Line Pierced
German armoured divisions pierce the Stalin Line, destroy Russian tanks and munition carriers

Detail of hand in mosaic of Christs death at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Tower of London C17
Barges, sailing vessels and small boats ply the river beneath the walls of the Tower, pierced only by a small entrance for boats to enter

Jap Rail Takanawa Line
A picturesque scene on the Takanawa Line, where the track goes out across the water on a gently curving causeway pierced by arches so that small boats can pass through

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"Pierced: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" In the heart of The Midlands, England, a crowd gathers at Villa Park to witness an electrifying performance by Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. As the music fills the air, it pierces through their souls, igniting a fire within. Amidst this powerful atmosphere, Saint Teresa's words resonate deeply - "I am pierced by love. " Her profound connection with spirituality echoes in every note played on that stage. The piercing melodies transport us further back in time to 1642 when Guercino painted his masterpiece depicting Saint Sebastian. His body pierced by arrows symbolizes strength amidst suffering, reminding us of the resilience we possess within ourselves. Traveling even further back in time, we encounter an old Kikuyu lady picking coffee in the 1960s. Her weathered hands tell stories of perseverance and hard work as she pierces through each coffee bean with precision and care. Thomas the Apostle appears before us twice - once as doubt lingers in his eyes while he touches Jesus' wounds; then again as he finds solace in embracing faith despite uncertainty. These moments remind us that sometimes our doubts can lead to profound revelations if we allow ourselves to be pierced by truth. On board RMS Majestic's First Class cast iron bed single ends lies a sense of nostalgia from a bygone era. Its sturdy frame stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship that has stood the test of time - like memories etched into our hearts that cannot be easily forgotten or erased. During World War II, heartfelt valentine cards were exchanged between loved ones separated by war. Inside these delicate tokens of affection are messages written with ink that pierce straight into one's emotions – Queen Of Hearts for her beloved King Of Hearts – reminders of love amidst chaos and uncertainty. A gold memorial medal from Maria Robinson serves as a poignant reminder of tragedy aboard RMS Titanic.