Scarring Collection

Shilluk Girl bearing extensive traditional scarfication
A Shilluk Girl bearing extensive traditional facial scarfication and wearing thick wood-block earrings - Upper Nile, Sudan, Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Liver cirrhosis. Artwork taken from Sir Robert Carswells textbook Pathological Anatomy, published 1838. Cirrhosis is a disease in which the liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue

Portrait of a herdsman
Trevor Cole

Westminster School or Dr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his Playmates, pub
2962526 Westminster School or Dr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his Playmates, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Indigenous Australian body decoration (b / w photo)
6015615 Indigenous Australian body decoration (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indigenous Australian body decoration)

Abyssinian woman with water pots, Egypt, c. 1890
Abyssinian woman with water pots, Egypt, c.1890

Sara le Pisteur (Bahr Ouandja), from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique
3251580 Sara le Pisteur (Bahr Ouandja), from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique, executes au cours de l expedition Citroen Centre Afrique, deuxieme mission Haardt Audouin-Dubreuil, pub

Congo, Africa - Terrifying Warrior with bullet piercings
A Bougbou Tribesman from the region close to the start of the Kotto, a major tributary of the Ubangi right bank, so a sub-tributary of the Congo River - Congo, Central Africa - Terrifying (pre-punk)

Man from The Congo, Africa - Scarification
Portrait of a man from The Congo, Central Africa - bearing remarkable facial scarification in the form of cosses, dots, lines and zig-zags Date: circa 1920s

Asbestosis, X-ray C017 / 7143
Asbestosis. X-ray of the chest of a 78 year old male that has been exposed to asbestos, showing diffuse plaques (light grey areas) in the lungs (dark)

Stranded Rissos dolphin - Head standing, playing out of the water. Scarring is believed to be made by the teeth of other Rissos dolphins or by their squid prey. (Grampus griseus)

Local girl with typical scar near, Volcano Yasur, Island of Tanna, Vanuatu, South Pacific

Grey whale C014 / 0544
Grey whale. Close-up of the eye of a grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus). The grey whale is found in coastal waters, migrating with the seasons from Arctic waters to tropical equatorial waters

Tuberculosis X-ray diagnosis
MODEL RELEASED. Tuberculosis (TB) X-ray diagnosis. Close-up of an X-ray of a patients lungs being examined by medical personnel for signs of TB

Glomerulosclerosis, TEM C016 / 5836
Glomerulosclerosis. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through through the glomerulus of a kidney affected by glomerulosclerosis

Rissos Dolphin (Grampus griseus) three adults, heavily scarred individuals, resting or logging at surface of water, Maldives, march

Rissos Dolphin (Grampus griseus) pod, with heavily scarred individuals, resting or logging at surface of water, Maldives, march

Rissos Dolphin (Grampus griseus) adult, blow-hole, dorsal fin and back of scarred individual, surfacing from water, Maldives, march

Lung scarring from tuberculosis, X-ray
Tuberculosis lung scarring. Coloured chest X-ray showing scarring (green) of the lungs after a case of chronic tuberculosis (TB). The heart (red) is also seen

Lung silicosis, X-ray
Lung silicosis. Coloured X-ray of the lungs of a patient with silicosis, a type of pneumoconiosis. The orange masses in the lungs are areas of fibrous (scarred) tissue and inflammation

Breast implant calcification, X-ray
Breast implant calcification. Coloured mammogram (breast X-ray) of calcification around the borders of a breast implant (pink) in a womans breast (red) as seen from the side

Lung fibrosis, CT scan
Lung fibrosis. Image 2 of 3. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan through the chest of a patient with lung (pulmonary) fibrosis

Fibrosis of the lung, X-ray
Lung fibrosis. Coloured X-ray of the chest of a patient with pulmonary (lung) fibrosis, or interstitial lung disease. Pulmonary fibrosis is the overgrowth of fibrous scar tissue (dark red)

Fibrosing alveolitis, X-ray
Fibrosing alveolitis. Coloured X-ray of the chest of an 82-year-old man with fibrosing alveolitis. Also known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis

Sudanese woman with decorative cuts
Sudanese woman with traditional decorative cuts on her face, braided hair (with buttons and beads) and long beaded necklace

Tiger Sand Shark
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Northern Elephant Seal, male (Mirounga angustirostris). USA, CA
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Manatee, tail damaged by boat propeller (Trichechus manatus). USA, Florida. (rr)
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Pair of Rissos Dolphin at the surface showing typical scarring. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Rissos Dolphin leaping clear of the water. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Rissos Dolphin at the surface. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Male Blainvilles Beaked Whale, Mesoplodon densirostris, swimming off the Azores
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Rissos dolphin (Grampus griseus) surfacing at speed with eye and natural scarrin visible. Monterey Bay, California
Matthew Watkinson / SplashdownDirect

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"Unveiling the Stories of Scarring: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Shilluk Girl bearing extensive traditional scarfication: Witness the intricate beauty and cultural significance of scarification in the Shilluk tribe, as a young girl proudly displays her adorned body. Liver cirrhosis: Delve into the medical realm as we explore the devastating effects of liver cirrhosis, shedding light on its causes, symptoms, and potential treatments. Congo, Africa - Terrifying Warrior with bullet piercings: Step into the heart of Congo's history and encounter a fearsome warrior adorned with bullet piercings that serve as both symbols of strength and reminders of past battles fought. Westminster School or Dr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his Playmates, pub: Uncover an intriguing tale from Westminster School where disciplinary actions leave lasting scars on mischievous students' memories forever. Portrait of a herdsman: Discover resilience etched onto every line on a herdsman's face – each wrinkle tells a story of perseverance amidst life's challenges faced by those who tend to their flocks. The Scourged Back, 1863 (b/w photo): Take a haunting glimpse into America's painful past through this powerful black-and-white photograph depicting the brutal scarring inflicted upon enslaved individuals during times of unimaginable cruelty. Gordon, 2nd April 1863 (lantern slide): Travel back in time to witness historic events unfold as General Charles George Gordon captures hearts worldwide while advocating for justice against slavery through visual presentations like lantern slides showcasing scars endured by slaves. The scarred back of a male slave, c. 1855 (b/w photo): Peer into history's darkest corners through this poignant black-and-white photograph capturing not only physical scars but also symbolizing resilience amid oppression within enslaved communities. Indigenous Australian body decoration (b/w photo).