Squatting Collection (page 3)

Lake Dal, Srinagar, Kashmir - a man paddling boat
Lake Dal, Srinagar, Kashmir - a man wearing an Astrakhan hat, paddling his shikara boat Date: 1986

Kashmir - senior woman in traditional dress eats from bowl
Kashmir - a barefoot senior woman in traditional dress eats from bowl while squatting on the ground outside her home Date: 1986

Indian carpet factory - 2
A man squats on the floor to put the finishing touches to an Indian rug in a carpet factory in Jaipur, India Date: 1987

Indian carpet factory - 1
A man squats on the floor to put the finishing touches to an Indian rug in a carpet factory in Jaipur, India Date: 1987

Diamond polishing, Jaipur, India
A man squats on the floor by the window of his Jaipur workshop and polishes diamonds with a hand powered cutting machine Date: 1987

A fishmonger, 1800. Artist: J Dadley
A fishmonger, 1800. Plate 39 from The Costumes of China by Major George Henry Mason

Dobos, tree houses for unmarried women in Melanesia, 1902. Artist: W Lindt
Dobos, tree houses for unmarried women in Melanesia, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A Yaghan Attaching The Head of His Harpoon to the Shaft, 1911. From Chile, by G. F. Scott Elliot, M.A. F.R.G.S. [T. Fisher Terrace, London, 1911]

Rafts on the Irrawaddy River, Mandalay, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Rafts on the Irrawaddy River, Mandalay, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Chaplin Court Treatts leopard, Abercorn to Tukuyu, Tanganyika, 1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Chaplin Court Treatts leopard, Abercorn to Tukuyu, Tanganyika, 1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

A boy with horns, Abercorn to Tukuyu, Tanganyika, 1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
A boy with horns, Abercorn to Tukuyu, Tanganyika, 1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

Snake charmer, Sierra Leone, 20th century

Swahili women with a fetish, Zanzibar. A print from Customs of the World, Volume II Hutchinson and Co, Paternoster Row, London

Hindus gambling, India, 1916-1917

Snake charmer, Calcutta, India, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Snake charmer, Calcutta, India, c1900s(?)

Inside the audience hall, Mandalay Palace, Burma, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Inside the audience hall, Mandalay Palace, Burma, c1900s(?). Stereoscopic card. The palace was built in the late 1850s when Mindon, the penultimate King of Burma

Photograph of mummies, 1860

Peruvian earthenware jar in the form of a squatting figure, 5th century BC
Peruvian earthenware jar in the form of a squatting figure, from Mochica on the north coast. From the British Museums collection, 5th century BC

Mexican pottery figure of a squatting man, 4th century
Mexican pottery figure of a squatting man, from the Royal Scottish Museum in Edinburgh, 4th century

Peruvian earthenware bottle in the form of a squatting figure, 5th century
Peruvian earthenware bottle in the form of a squatting figure, from Mochica on the north coast. Currently in the Victoria and Albert Museum, 5th century

G Ricordi e C Leopoldo Metlicovitz International Industrial
G. Ricordi e C, Leopoldo Metlicovitz, International Industrial and Commercial Exhibition Turin 1911, lithography, Total: Height: 100, 00 cm; Width: 69, 80 cm, monogrammed: top right in print: LM

Two N!!S hunter-gatherers make a bark carrier for an ostrich egg, which will be used as a water container. The N!!S are a part of the San people, often referred to as Bushmen

Victorian stereo view card from circa 1900, historic social image. Wayfarers on a straight 30 mile road lined with stately poplar trees, Baramula to Cashmere; India

People At Street Vegetable Market

A Woman Making Water, late 18th / early 19th century. late 18th / early 19th century
A Woman Making Water, late 18th/early 19th century

Egypt. Seated scribe. Detail. 5th dynasty. Old Kingdom (2636
Egyptian art. Seated scribe. Detail. remains of polychrome. 5th dynasty. Old Kingdom (2636-2155). Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Victorian Scrap - Clown squatting. late 19th century

Anatomy of the Human Body. Persian manuscript (16th c.) illustrating the muscles and nervous system in a male body in a squatting position. Persian art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE

WWI: SOLDIER, c1914. A soldier of the Indian Army cooking over a fire in France. Photograph, c1914

Gorilla sitting on steps, supporting head with hands, (B&W)

Japanese Sumo Wrestler in traditional pose. Date: circa 1950s

Steam Roller Accident
A man sits down on the pavement in shock and is comforted by a kind policeman. Behind him is the cause of his consternation: a steam roller in the bay window of a house! Date: 1960s

Women in conical hats selling fruit and vegetables in busy Central market, Hoi An, Central Vietnam, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Young boy throwing a pot, Potters Square, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Young Man Smiling Squatting Holds Tennis Racquet A
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Young Man Smiling Squatting Holds Tennis Racquet And Ball Shadow. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

A woman from the N!!S hunter-gatherer band enjoys a smoke. The N!!S are a part of the San people, often referred to as Bushmen

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Crouching robot sumo wrestler

ar, arms outstretched, augmented reality, cloud, cold, color image, concept, copy space
Crouching transparent sumo wrestler

ar, augmented reality, bare chest, black hair, caught, cloud, cold, color image, concept
Stack of sumo wrestlers frozen in suspended animation

Four children snowballing on a New Year card. A large snowball squats in the middle, with a smiling face, and cherub-like snowballs with wings and faces fly around. Date: circa 1890s

Pigeons Trafalgar 1950
A couple and their young son feed the pigeons on a sunny day in Trafalgar Square, London Date: 1950s

1857 Mutiny / Sappers
Sappers working in the batteries at Lucknow. Date: 1857 - 1858

Grafton china figure of a squatting American Doughboy
An extremely rare hand-painted Grafton china figure (No. 452) of a squatting American (Doughboy) smoking a cigar. Commemorative Ware

South American music: the nose flute
A Guarani man playing a nose flute

Magondi music used by snake charmers
A magondi, an Indian musical wind instrument similar to a bagpipe, made from the outer coating of a gourd. Shown here in use by snake charmers

Boys exercising in school playground
Boys exercising in a school playground

ar, arms raised, athlete, augmented reality, bare, bare chest, barefoot, beaming
Energy flowing from sumo wrestler

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"Squatting: A Glimpse into Diverse Cultures and Artistic Expressions" Embark on a captivating journey through time and space with Thomas Cook & Son's mesmerizing tours to Mesopotamia (Iraq). Witness the ancient practice of squatting, as locals engage in daily activities while perched low to the ground, connecting with their roots. On Kendwa Beach in Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, fishermen adopt a squatting position as they mend their nets. This humble posture reflects their deep connection to the sea and their reliance on its bountiful resources. Traveling further inland along the Lemanak River, encounter an Iban tribeswoman skillfully mending a bamboo longhouse verandah floor. Squatting gracefully amidst nature's embrace, she showcases her craftsmanship passed down through generations. In bustling cities like London or Lambeth, witness individuals embracing this versatile stance. From a man meticulously painting shutters on a house to Yoga Girl Apprentices perfecting their poses with utmost concentration - squatting becomes an art form that transcends boundaries. Venturing beyond human postures lies historical artwork depicting various forms of squatting. Marvel at ancient sculptures such as Crouching Aphrodite from imperial Roman period or Crouching Woman cast in bronze during 1891; these masterpieces immortalize the beauty and grace found within this seemingly simple pose. Delve deeper into cultural symbolism as you encounter statues like Bes carved from white marble. Revered for his protective qualities in Ancient Egyptian mythology, Bes assumes a crouched position symbolizing vigilance and guardianship over those who seek his shelter. From St Agnes Place in Camberwell to vibrant graffiti-laden front doors in Lambeth - squatters leave imprints of rebellion against societal norms. These unconventional expressions challenge traditional notions of ownership and inspire conversations about urban landscapes' ever-changing dynamics.