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Domestic Chicken Rooster Peking Bantam breed
LA-1089 Domestic Chicken - Rooster Pekin / Peking Bantam breed Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Chicken Nagasaki breed Close-up of head
LA-1066 Domestic Chicken - Close-up of head Nagasaki breed Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Chicken Nagasaki breed
LA-1065 Domestic Chicken Nagasaki breed Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

African Elephant Bull. Being aggressive. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa. 3ME303
TOM-832 African Elephant Bull - being aggressive Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa. Loxodonta africana Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Elephant - Close up rear view of African Elephant showing closely spaced tail rings and skin texture
HEN-31 Elephant - Close up rear view of African Elephant showing closely spaced tail rings and skin texture Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape

St Antony Tempted / Motte
SAINT ANTONY OF EGYPT He is tempted in an Egyptian tomb by a succession of outwardly attractive females, but he knows they are demons under the skin

Nicole Maurey in Shorts
NICOLE MAUREY in high heels wears tiny tight checked shorts which reveal her shapely legs & a skin tight sweater to emphasize her charms

Ship Passengers 1927
A party of cheerful travellers pose on the deck of a steamship for a souvenir photo; the third from the right carries a curious doll, perhaps a goodbye gift

Sunburn Lotion
BRUNI-PLAGE softens your skin, gives you a tan, while protecting you

Boy at Breakfast 1932
A young boy at breakfast

Hunting & Town Garb 1832
Hunting: peaked cap with chin strap, velvet cut-away jacket, black trousers with goat skin leggings. Town: Black S-B velvet frock coat, deerskin trousers & spotted cravat

Bringing home Tiger
The tigers life is over, but his skin will now make a delightful rug for the hunters gun-room or hunting lodge

Mole & Chamois Skin Coat
3/4 length coat narrow in the bodice & then flaring from the hip composed of triangular sections of moleskin & chamois leather with a hood, deep fold back cuffs, belt & fur beret

Arthurs Seat Hotel, Sea Point, is a favourite rendezvous for residents of Cape Town and visitors - so long as your skin is white, of course

Month of March C18Th
This month is personified as a man in wolf skin

FUR TIE 1938
2-skin tie in stone marten fitch, with head, one fitch (= polecat) and two squirrel tails and six real paws. Silk- lined, 44 inches (112 cm) long

Medicine Man
Medicine man of the Crow or Blackfeet people : he is wearing the skin of a young bear

Bewick Hooded Seal
(cystophoro cristata) A native of Greenland, it has a fold of skin on its forehead with which it can cover its eyes and nose

Fur Mantles / Grunwaldt
Two cocoon style evening mantles in unspecified furs - one in white the other in grey with dark brown collar & cuffs. The women stand on spotted cat skin rugs

Racial / Eskimos 1903
Eskimos of Northern Asia use a stretched animal-skin as a kind of trampoline

Bathing and washing in Ancient Rome -- a family using strigiles in a bath house. The strigil was a small, curved, metal tool used in ancient Greece and Rome to scrape dirt

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"Skin: A Canvas of Diversity and Resilience" Our skin, like a ballerina's back, gracefully embraces our bodies with its delicate yet strong presence. It tells the story of our journey through life, bearing witness to every scar and mark that shapes us. Just as a nude man stands vulnerable and exposed, our skin acts as a shield against the outside world. It protects us from harsh elements while allowing us to feel the gentle touch of love and warmth. Even animals possess fascinating skin adaptations. Take the Shar Pei puppy on an ironing board; its wrinkled folds symbolize uniqueness and remind us that beauty comes in all forms. From a man's body to naked mole rats surviving in dry areas of North East Africa, our skin adapts to different environments, and is both resilient and adaptable, reflecting nature's ability to thrive even in challenging circumstances. The ostrich legs & feet showcase how diverse species have evolved their own unique coverings. Just like Native American Indian buffalo hunters under the White Wolf Ski, we too rely on our skin for survival - protecting ourselves from harm while embracing traditions passed down through generations. Witnessing creatures such as tarantulas leaving their moulting or observing Sphynx cats at pet shows reminds us that beneath the surface lies vulnerability waiting to shed old layers for growth and renewal. Whether it be a dog's brush coat or microscopic details captured by SEM imaging of Culex mosquitoes, each glimpse into different skins reveals intricate patterns designed by nature itself. In this vast tapestry of life, let us celebrate "skin" not just as an outer covering but also as a testament to resilience, diversity, adaptation - reminding us that we are all beautifully connected through this common thread called humanity.