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Adornment Collection

"Adornment: A Tapestry of Culture and Expression" Step back in time to the 1960s, where an old Kikuyu lady delicately picks coffee beans

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Adornment Collection: An old Kikuyu lady picks coffee Taken in the 1960 s
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Adornment Collection: view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo)
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Adornment Collection: Easter Egg decorated with beads, folklore, traditional Hungarian
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Adornment Collection: A Pokot man wearing typical beaded ornaments of his tribe. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a
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Adornment Collection: The dangers of getting a personal tattoo
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Adornment Collection: A Pokot warrior wearing a cheetah skin jumps high in the air surrounded by young women to
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Adornment Collection: Two young Pokot girls wearing traditional ornaments that denote their unmarried status
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Adornment Collection: Sumerian Jewellery Bc
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Adornment Collection: Two Girls of the Nuer Tribe - Sudan
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Adornment Collection: Prayer flags and Buddhist stupa at Bouddha (Boudhanath), UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Adornment Collection: Kikuyu Women, Kenya
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Adornment Collection: Gold Embossing on Canvas Painting
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Adornment Collection: A golden Christmas tree
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Adornment Collection: Fir trees full of snow on cold winter in mountain landscape
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Adornment Collection: Elegant and distinguished couple in an attractive garden
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Adornment Collection: Skull of an animal ornamenting the roof of a house. Cuba
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Adornment Collection: Printemps
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Adornment Collection: Photographs of women in high, elaborate hats
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Adornment Collection: Mrs Reginald Broomfield
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Adornment Collection: Zulu Beadwork, South Africa (beads)
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Adornment Collection: DDE-90032440
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Adornment Collection: Clothes for Dignity and Adornment, 1927 (wood engraving)
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Adornment Collection: Page 223. Comb from King Georges Sound;comb from Otaheite;bracelet, from the Sandwich Islands
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Adornment Collection: Phalera (gold)
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Adornment Collection: Queen Esther (oil on canvas)
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Adornment Collection: Julia (oil on board)
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Adornment Collection: Sia masks (colour litho)
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Adornment Collection: Female figure, Middle Elamite, c. 1500-1100 BC (ceramic)
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Adornment Collection: Torc, Hallstatt Period (bronze)
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Adornment Collection: Solomon islander adorned with tattoos, a shell torque and frangipani (photo)
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Adornment Collection: Pair of gold earrings with Ganymede and the eagle, c. 330-300 BC (gold)
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Adornment Collection: Personal adornment when received into the third degree of official membership cult
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Adornment Collection: Personal adornment when received into the third degree of official membership cult
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Adornment Collection: Siddhartha at the Bodhi Tree, 100-200 AD (stone)
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Adornment Collection: Tattoed warriors from Borneo, c. 1890 (litho)
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Adornment Collection: Mr and Mrs Frank Burgh demonstrate the art of tattooing in USA, 1893 (litho)
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Adornment Collection: F. 38 A Man of the Sandwich Islands in a Mask, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
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Adornment Collection: F. 27 A Woman of Prince Williams Sound, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
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Adornment Collection: Jade collar, Late Classic period, 600-900 AD (jade)
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Adornment Collection: Characteristic face painting (colour litho)
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Adornment Collection: Pair of Spiral-Form Earrings, c. 700 BC (gold)
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Adornment Collection: Pair of Armbands, c. 200 B. C. (gold)
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Adornment Collection: Painted Mummy Covering (Apron), 305-30 BC (linen, gesso, paint, and gilding)
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Adornment Collection: Thigh of a Samoan man with tattoos (engraving)
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Adornment Collection: Hoop earrings, 18th-19th Dynasty (gold)
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Adornment Collection: Rear view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo)


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"Adornment: A Tapestry of Culture and Expression" Step back in time to the 1960s, where an old Kikuyu lady delicately picks coffee beans, her weathered hands adorned with stories of a lifetime. Intricately decorated Easter eggs, embellished with beads and steeped in folklore, transport us to traditional Hungarian celebrations that breathe life into ancient customs. Witness the Pokot tribe's vibrant heritage as a man dons typical beaded ornaments, speaking volumes about their pastoralist roots. Their Southern Nilotic language echoes through generations. Cautionary tales unfold as we explore the dangers of personal tattoos. The permanence etched on one's skin serves as a reminder of choices made and lessons learned. Experience the exhilaration surrounding an Atelo ceremony as a Pokot warrior leaps high into the air wearing a cheetah skin. Young women surround him, celebrating their shared traditions. Travel across oceans to witness the awe-inspiring Samoan Pe'a tattoo from the 19th century—a testament to cultural pride and identity preserved through artistry. A young Pokot girl proudly wears a necklace crafted from hollow reed grass—an emblem of her uninitiated status within her community. The Southern-speaking pastoralists cherish their unique symbols. Two unmarried Pokot girls gracefully display traditional ornaments that signify their unwedded state—symbols intertwining tradition and hope for future love stories yet untold. Unearth treasures from ancient times as Sumerian jewelry takes center stage—a glimpse into opulence dating back centuries before our modern world took shape. Journey to Europe's Bulgaria where elegance meets distinction in an enchanting garden—an ode to timeless beauty found in both nature and human adornment alike. Finally, discover Cuba's rich tapestry as animal skulls ornament rooftops—a fusion of spirituality and artistic expression that transcends borders and captivates imaginations.