Racial Collection (page 5)

Man carrying fruit on a pole, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Date: 1922

Dancer in traditional costume, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Dancer in traditional costume, including an elaborate hat or tiara made of red hibiscus flowers, and a silver-coloured dress made of raffia, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Man of Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia
Native man of Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia. Date: 1922

Mulatto women workers, Martinique, West Indies
Mulatto women workers on a sugar plantation, Martinique, West Indies (then a French colony). Date: 1922

Man carrying water in buckets, France. He is using an iron hoop on top of the buckets, to balance them and stop them bumping into his legs. Date: 1922

Four young women of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)
Four young women of the Atayal (Tayal, Tayan) tribe, Formosa (now Taiwan). They were based around the mountainous region to the north of the island, which was at this time a Japanese province

Young woman of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)
Young woman of the Atayal (Tayal, Tayan) tribe, Formosa (now Taiwan). The tattoos on her face show that she has reached maturity and is a marriageable member of society

Two young women in traditional dress, Republic of Estonia
Two young women in traditional dress, with a great deal of silver jewellery round their necks, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Men in court dress and uniform in a London street
Men in court dress (velvet coat and knee-breeches, silk hose, buckled shoes and cocked hat) and ceremonial uniform in a London street. Date: 1922

Hamitic nomadic woman and two children, Aswan, Egypt
Hamitic nomadic woman and two children, Assuan (Aswan), Egypt. Date: 1922

Egyptian woman in face veil with gilt cylinder, Egypt
Egyptian woman in a face veil (burko) made of black crepe with a gilt cylinder holding it away from her nose and mouth, Egypt. Date: 1922

King Sisowath of Cambodia, South East Asia
King Sisowath or Sisawat (1840-1927) of Cambodia, South East Asia (then a French Protectorate), wearing royal regalia. He reigned from 1904 until his death. Date: circa early 20th century

Two musician dancers of Cambodia, South East Asia (then a French Protectorate). 1922

Two young women in traditional dress, Bulgaria
Two young women in traditional dress in a Bulgarian street, with long plaited hair and coin decorations. Date: 1922

Three young women of the Kalabit tribe, Borneo, SE Asia
Three young women of the Kalabit (Kelabit) tribe, Borneo, SE Asia (then part of the British Empire) -- women of this tribe are all tattooed when they reach the age of sixteen

Four people of Borneo, SE Asia (then part of the British Empire) -- a Sea Dayak (Dyak, Dayuh) or Iban man with necklace of shells and tattoos (top left), an Orang Bukit (Klemantan)

Angoni tribesman performer, Nyasaland, East Africa
Angoni (Ngoni) tribesman performer, Nyasaland, East Africa (then part of the British Empire, now Malawi). He is a musician, singer and dancer whose leggings rattle when he moves. Date: 1922

Chief sword-bearer to the King, Gold Coast, West Africa
Chief sword-bearer to the King of Bekwai, Gold Coast, Ghana (then part of the British Empire), West Africa, holding an ornate gold-handled sword. Date: 1922

Queen Messi of Massa, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Royal transport for Queen Messi of Massa in the Sherbro region of Sierra Leone, West Africa. She was on her way to a political meeting. Her top hat is a sign of her authority. Date: 1922

Kukuruku tradition, Bendel State, Nigeria, West Africa
Kukuruku tribal tradition for a young mans coming of age ceremony, Bendel State, Nigeria, West Africa (then in the British Empire). Date: 1922

Ovra dancer, Ebo tribe, Benin, Nigeria, West Africa
Ovra dancer in full costume, Ebo (Edo) tribe, Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. Date: 1922

Habr Awal men, Zaila District, Somaliland, East Africa
Habr Awal (Habr Wal) men, Zaila (Zeila) District, Somaliland (then part of the British Empire), East Africa. Date: 1922

Four young women, Nigeria, West Africa
Four young women with fashionable headdresses and hairstyles, Nigeria, West Africa. Date: 1922

King Prempeh I of the Ashanti Empire, West Africa
King Prempeh I (1870-1931) of the Ashanti (Asante) Empire, West Africa, now part of Ghana. He ruled from 1888 until his death in 1931, and fought an Ashanti war against Britain in 1893

Two young Fulani women, Nigeria, West Africa
Two young Fulani (Fula) women, Nigeria, West Africa. Date: 1922

Quechua woman sitting in the sun, Bolivia, South America, wearing homespun cloth made from the fleece of local animals such as llama and vicuna. 1922

Woman with decorative scars, Belgian Congo, Central Africa
Yuli Ikelemba woman with decorative scars and spear hairpins made of beaten metal, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), Central Africa. Date: 1922

Aboriginal Warramunga man, Northern Territory, Australia
Aboriginal Warramunga (Warumungu) man, Northern Territory, Australia. Seen here in profile, with his nostrils broken under the weight of a large wooden spike. Date: 1922

The Emperor on his Throne of Gold, Vietnam (Annam)
The Emperor on his Throne of Gold, Vietnam (then known as Annam). As the son of heaven, he is dressed in his ritual robes and holds in his hands the sacred rule, a tablet of wood. Date: 1922

Dancing woman of Biskra, Algeria, North Africa
Dancing woman at a cabaret in Biskra, Algeria, North Africa, with a tambourine in which she collects money. Date: 1922

Patriarch of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, East Africa
The Abuna, Patriarch of Addis Ababa and Archbishop of the Christian Church of Ethiopia, East Africa. Date: 1922

Woman from Harar, Somalia, East Africa
Woman in festival costume from the city of Harar, Somalia, East Africa. Date: 1922

Stone Age Man in the World Today -- men of the Warramunga tribe of Australia, with stone tools, showing similarities with people of the Stone Age. Date: 1922

Japanese people sitting on the floor eating their meal using small bowls and chopsticks. Date: 1864

The first ever "Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous
The first ever " Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous years racial riots in the area and the state of race relations at the time

Marshall Street, Smethwick, a town in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough, in the West Midlands of England. 7th December 1964

A split headshot portrait of a black man and a white man. Used in the Daily Mirror on the 6th September 1958 to illustrate a series written by Keith Waterhouse on race in Britain

An old Welsh woman in traditional dress, including the distinctive hat. Date: late 19th century

The Gulf Stream, 1899 (oil on canvas)
3468955 The Gulf Stream, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 71.4x124.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Baby Jesus In The Manger

Heads of different indigenous peoples from around the world. Date: circa 1900s

Ancient Greece costume, wearing chiton, warrior with armour and helmet, white peplum tunic and himation robe. Date: circa 500 BC

High Caste Brahmin woman, India. Date: circa 1890s

Czech Couple 1930S
The picturesque traditional costumes in which Czechoslovakian couples used to go to church. Date: 1930s

Aboriginal men and woman, Brisbane area, Australia
Two aboriginal men and one woman in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia. They have their names on brass plates around their necks. Date: 1922

Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand
Group of Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand Date: 1840

Indigenous people of Brazil and Paraguay, South America
Indigenous men and women of Brazil and Paraguay, South America, wearing lip and ear plugs (pelele). This is done when the child is young, the upper lip is pierced close to the nose

Native American Indian encampment, Calgary, Canada. Date: circa 1895

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"Unveiling the Power of Protest: A Glimpse into Racial Dynamics Through Captivating Moments" In a defining moment at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos took a bold stand against racial injustice. As they stood on the podium during the medal ceremonies, their clenched fists raised high in a Black Power salute, their message reverberated around the world. Australian athlete Peter Norman joined them by wearing an OPHR badge, displaying solidarity with their cause. Reflecting on history's tapestry struggles, we encounter Geronimo - an iconic figure representing Native American resistance against oppression. His indomitable spirit echoes through time as he fought valiantly for his people's rights. Shifting our gaze to Pearly Kings & Queens and Welsh Girls donning traditional costumes in 1908, we witness cultural pride amidst adversity. These vibrant displays serve as reminders that diversity should be celebrated rather than suppressed. Journeying further across continents brings us face-to-face with a Chukchi Warrior clad in armor - emblematic of indigenous resilience against colonization. Their unwavering determination to preserve their heritage resonates deeply within our collective consciousness. Glimpses into marginalized communities continue with snapshots of Gypsies and Caravan life from the 1930s to Kent's present-day gypsies. These images remind us of ongoing challenges faced by these communities while highlighting their rich cultural contributions often overlooked or misunderstood. Tragically, racial tensions persist even within law enforcement systems as evidenced by a haunting photograph capturing police brutality towards young black men during Birmingham's Youth Mass Demonstration in 1963. This painful reminder urges us to confront systemic racism head-on and strive for justice and equality. Expanding our perspective beyond borders takes us back centuries ago to Japan's samurai era where racial dynamics shaped society profoundly. The legacy left behind serves as both a testament to resilience and a call for understanding.