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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

Background imageAdornment Collection: Grossmuenster church, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe

Grossmuenster church, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageAdornment Collection: Elizabeth Church, Marburg, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Elizabeth Church, Marburg, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Background imageAdornment Collection: Antique silver bowl with limes

Antique silver bowl with limes

Background imageAdornment Collection: Antique silver fruit bowl with pears and stylish decoration in a noble ambiance

Antique silver fruit bowl with pears and stylish decoration in a noble ambiance

Background imageAdornment Collection: Buddhist prayer wheels on the exterior wall of the Swayambhunath Stupa Temple

Buddhist prayer wheels on the exterior wall of the Swayambhunath Stupa Temple, also called Monkey Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Background imageAdornment Collection: Woodcarving with god Shiva on the buttress of a house, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Woodcarving with god Shiva on the buttress of a house, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Background imageAdornment Collection: Birthday cake, 95th birthday, Germany, Europe

Birthday cake, 95th birthday, Germany, Europe

Background imageAdornment Collection: Speyer Cathedral, west wing, facade, Unesco World Heritage, Speyer, Palatinate region

Speyer Cathedral, west wing, facade, Unesco World Heritage, Speyer, Palatinate region, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Background imageAdornment Collection: Speyer Cathedral, west wing, facade, Unesco World Heritage, Speyer, Palatinate region

Speyer Cathedral, west wing, facade, Unesco World Heritage, Speyer, Palatinate region, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Background imageAdornment Collection: Japanese - Geisha Girls - Studio Photograph

Japanese - Geisha Girls - Studio Photograph
Japanese - Geisha Girl about to pat back a soft ball - Studio Photograph Date: circa 1906

Background imageAdornment Collection: A mounted Emir of the Western Sudan, Nigeria, Africa

A mounted Emir of the Western Sudan, Nigeria, Africa. Date: 1925

Background imageAdornment Collection: Vietnam - Traditional costume of woman from Chinese border

Vietnam - Traditional costume of woman from Chinese border
Vietnam - Traditional costume of woman from Chinese / Vietnamese border region. Date: circa 1904

Background imageAdornment Collection: The seducer - Amorous advances by a young Russian

The seducer - Amorous advances by a young Russian
The seducer - The amorous advances by a young Russian on a pretty girl with flowers in her hair. Date: circa 1902

Background imageAdornment Collection: Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria

Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria

Background imageAdornment Collection: Brazilian Embassy in Vienna, Austria

Brazilian Embassy in Vienna, Austria

Background imageAdornment Collection: Historic buildings of Vienna, Austria

Historic buildings of Vienna, Austria

Background imageAdornment Collection: French Embassy building in Vienna, Austria

French Embassy building in Vienna, Austria

Background imageAdornment Collection: Turkish Embassy building, interior, Vienna, Austria

Turkish Embassy building, interior, Vienna, Austria

Background imageAdornment Collection: The Naturhistorisches Museum (Museum of Natural History), Vienna, Austria

The Naturhistorisches Museum (Museum of Natural History), Vienna, Austria

Background imageAdornment Collection: The Austrian Parliament, Vienna, Austria

The Austrian Parliament, Vienna, Austria

Background imageAdornment Collection: The Athena Fountain in front of the Austrian Parliament, Vienna, Austria

The Athena Fountain in front of the Austrian Parliament, Vienna, Austria

Background imageAdornment Collection: Thailand, Ubon Ratchathani, Candle Festival, Dancers

Thailand, Ubon Ratchathani, Candle Festival, Dancers

Background imageAdornment Collection: Indian kidnapping drama Typical Indian Nautch Girls 16 January 1925

Indian kidnapping drama Typical Indian Nautch Girls 16 January 1925

Background imageAdornment Collection: Feathers for Huaorani Indian crown. Gabaro Community. Yasuni National Park. Amazon rainforest

Feathers for Huaorani Indian crown. Gabaro Community. Yasuni National Park. Amazon rainforest, Ecuador. First a basket-like weave fibre ring is made

Background imageAdornment Collection: The Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art History), Vienna, Austria

The Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art History), Vienna, Austria

Background imageAdornment Collection: The Burgtheater (formerly Imperial Court Theatre) of Vienna, Austria

The Burgtheater (formerly Imperial Court Theatre) of Vienna, Austria

Background imageAdornment Collection: St. Stephens Cathedral (Stephansdom), Vienna, Austria

St. Stephens Cathedral (Stephansdom), Vienna, Austria

Background imageAdornment Collection: Europe, Andorra. An old sun dial adorns a stone tower in Andorra

Europe, Andorra. An old sun dial adorns a stone tower in Andorra

Background imageAdornment Collection: Victoria Crowned Pigeon (Goura victoria). Papua New Guinea. Bristol Zoo, July 2007

Victoria Crowned Pigeon (Goura victoria). Papua New Guinea. Bristol Zoo, July 2007
Victoria Crowned Pigeon (Goura victoria). Papua New Guinea.Bristol Zoo, July 2007.These beautiful birds forage the forest floor for fruit, seeds and snails. They seem to spend time in small flocks

Background imageAdornment Collection: Asia, China, Beijing. These ornate roof lines jut into a deep blue sky, Forbidden City

Asia, China, Beijing. These ornate roof lines jut into a deep blue sky, Forbidden City, a World Heritage Site, Beijing, China

Background imageAdornment Collection: Old City Baths, Sofia, Bulgaria

Old City Baths, Sofia, Bulgaria

Background imageAdornment Collection: Russian Church (St. Nikolai), Sofia, Bulgaria

Russian Church (St. Nikolai), Sofia, Bulgaria

Background imageAdornment Collection: Pendants on display in the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Pendants on display in the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageAdornment Collection: Seal above the Nuruosmaniye entrance gate to the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Seal above the Nuruosmaniye entrance gate to the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageAdornment Collection: The Government Guesthouse of Midyat (Midyat Devlet Konukevi), Mardin, Turkey

The Government Guesthouse of Midyat (Midyat Devlet Konukevi), Mardin, Turkey

Background imageAdornment Collection: Church in Midyat, Mardin, Turkey

Church in Midyat, Mardin, Turkey

Background imageAdornment Collection: Bell tower of a church in Mardin, Turkey

Bell tower of a church in Mardin, Turkey

Background imageAdornment Collection: Three fanlights over two windows and a door, Beirut, Lebanon

Three fanlights over two windows and a door, Beirut, Lebanon

Background imageAdornment Collection: Africa, Kenya. Msai beadwork

Africa, Kenya. Msai beadwork

Background imageAdornment Collection: Angola - Woman with extraordinary jewellery

Angola - Woman with extraordinary jewellery
Angola - Woman with the extraordinary hairstyle and neck jewellery/adornment of the region of Huila Province. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAdornment Collection: 1827 Port Jackson Australian Aboriginal 1

1827 Port Jackson Australian Aboriginal 1
Early Lithographic print by Honegger drawn by Fuchs, from Dr. Shinz, " Naturgeschichte und Abbilldungen des Menschen der verschiedenen" 1827/1840, with hand colouring

Background imageAdornment Collection: 1827 Schinz Amazon Matis Indian colour

1827 Schinz Amazon Matis Indian colour
Early Lithographic print by Brodtmann, from Dr. Shinz, " Naturgeschichte und Abbilldungen der Saugethiere" 1827/1840, with hand colouring



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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.