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A Pokot woman wearing the traditional beaded ornaments of her tribe which denote her married status. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Pokot men, women and girls dancing to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Pokot women and girls dancing to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

A Pokot woman in traditional attire dances to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. Her broad belt is made with the metacarpus and metatarsal bones of dikdiks interspersed with beads

Pokot men and women dancing to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

An old Pokot woman dancing during an Atelo ceremony. The cow horn container usually contains animal fat

Jovial Pokot women celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Pokot women wearing traditional beaded ornaments and brass earrings denoting their married status. celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

A Pokot warrior wearing a leopard skin jumps high in the air surrounded by women to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Africa, Kenya, Kajiado District, Ol doinyo Orok. Three Msai warriors with long ochred hair wearing the traditional beaded belts of warriors

A Turkana woman sitting in the doorway of her hut. Her heavy mporro braided necklace identifies her as a married woman. Typical of her tribe

A large gathering of Msai warriors, resplendent with long Ochred braids, listen to instructions from their chiefs and elders during a ceremony

A group of Msai warriors, resplendent with long Ochred braids, chat outside their traditional houses. These squat houses with rounded corners have roofs plastered with a mixture of soil and cow dung

Two Samburu warriors resplendent with long Ochred braids and beaded ornaments relax in typical pose beside a river bank

Msai warriors draw water from a deep well. The depth of wells is measured by the number of men required to bring water to the cattle troughs at the top of them

A Msai warrior blows a trumpet fashioned from the horn of a Greater Kudu. The strap is decorated with cowrie shells. Kudu-horn trumpets are only sounded to call men to arms or on ceremonial occasions

Msai warriors resplendent with long ochred braids relax and wait for the start of a ceremony. Red has always been their preferred colour

A month after a Samburu youth has been circumcised, he becomes a warrior. He will go to the nearest stream or Waterhole to wash off a months grime

A Samburu warrior has his Ochred hair braided by a friend. A mixture of cows urine and ashes is often rubbed into the hair first to help straighten it

A Hamar woman blows a tin trumpet at a Jumping of the Bull ceremony. The Hamar are semi-nomadic pastoralists of Southwest Ethiopia whose women wear striking traditional dress

The Karo excel in body art. Before dances and ceremonial occasions, they decorate their faces and torsos elaborately using local white chalk, pulverised rock and other natural pigments

An unusual braided hairstyle of a Dassanech young man of the Omo River Delta.The Omo Delta of southwest Ethiopia is one of the least accessible and least developed parts of East Africa

A Karo man with braided hair plays a traditional stringed instrument beside the Omo River near Duss. Young men settle disputes by fighting with hippo hide whips

Plate 3 head woman braided hair turned profile
Artokoloro

Virgin Appearing Saint Jerome recto Head Young Woman
Artokoloro

Visiting An Asian Merchant
Engraving shows a American man in light-colored suit as he talks to an Asian shopkeeper in a dark robe, early 1880s. Both men sit on benches in sunlit store full of Asian artifacts

Illustration of two girls wearing traditional Anatolian Ottoman clothes

Illustration of a man sitting on sofa with boy and girl, showing condom pulled over a banana

Illustration of Terracotta Army warriors headdress, front, side and rear views

Illustration of sound waves produced by siren of a passing police car

Japanese girl poses Mt Kinabalu, World Heritage
Japanese girl in red hat poses in front of view from top, world heritage site, Mt Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia

Girl sitting in horsedrawn cart, women standing besides

Children blowing bubbles (pastel)
XAM77340 Children blowing bubbles (pastel) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89); Schloss Schonbrunn, Vienna, Austria; Swiss, out of copyright

Allegory of Married Life (oil on canvas)
XIR267674 Allegory of Married Life (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 121x107 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Allegorie Conjugale dit a tort Alphonse d Avalos)

Native American Girl
A young woman of a Native American tribe, with her hair in plaits. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Girl, teenager, smiling

Young woman in bedroom wearing slip, (B&W), portrait

Mother scolding daughter (6-7), (B&W)

Girl (4-5) dancing, (B&W)

Girl standing and looking up with stars and stripes in background

Ivory and wood mirror handle in form of female figure
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII-XIX. Ivory and wood mirror handle in form of female figure. H. 14.5 cm

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"Braided Hair: A Cultural Tapestry of Tradition and Beauty" Braided hair has long been a symbol of cultural identity, tradition, and beauty across different regions and communities around the world. From Tigray women in Ethiopia to Pokot warriors in Southern Kenya, braids hold deep significance. In the highlands of Ethiopia, a Tigray woman proudly displays her intricately braided hair adorned with a cross from the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. This serves as both a religious emblem and an expression of her faith. Meanwhile, during an Atelo ceremony in Kenya, a Pokot warrior leaps into the air wearing a cheetah skin while surrounded by young women. Their own braided hairstyles reflect their pastoralist heritage and speak volumes about their community's customs. Among the Pokot people, even young girls wear traditional ornaments made from hollow reed grass or broad necklaces that signify their uninitiated status or unmarried state respectively. These adornments are not just decorative but also serve as markers within their society. Across continents in Chad, wooden dolls with meticulously braided hair represent Bagirmi culture. The intricate hairstyles on these dolls showcase the artistry and craftsmanship prevalent within this community. Moving further west to Poland, Polish girls donning traditional dress gather at Adam Mickiewicz's statue for dance preparations. Braids play an essential role here too - neatly woven strands accentuate their attire while honoring age-old traditions. The Samburu warriors in Africa take pride in their ochred hair styled into long braids that cascade down their backs. These elaborate hairstyles not only enhance their appearance but also convey strength and bravery within Samburu culture. Even ancient artifacts like Nkishi Figures from Luba Culture in Congo exhibit detailed carvings depicting individuals with beautifully braided hair adorned with beads and antelope horn accessories - showcasing how deeply rooted this hairstyle is throughout history. From illustrations like Le Deramantnier's pochoir print to lithographs of Mrs.