Braids Collection (page 9)

A young Turkana man with a braided hairstyle

Chad - Milk Sellers at N Djamena (Fort-Lamy). Date: circa 1930s

Girl from Bukina Faso - Profile
Pretty Girl from Bukina Faso - shot in profile and showing the distinctive braided hairstyle, and varieties of beads worn around the head as well as the neck

Sudan - Africa - Men and Women at Lado Enclave Date: circa 1910

A young Moorish Woman of Senegal Date: circa 1910s

Black African man in Egypt. The card labels this man as a Babarin - Babar was the old term for ALL black people in Egypt at this period. Date: circa 1910s

Bedouin Woman with interesting chin tattoo
Bedouin Woman from Egypt with a very interesting chin tattoo

Kenya, Laikipia, Ol Malo. A Samburu warriors hair is ochred and tied up in braids at a dance at a local manyatta

A Himba mother and baby son relax outside their dome-shaped home. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs

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 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

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

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

Kenya, East Africa - Man with his two wives - it appears he may have a false (artificial) left leg (which would explain the walking stick). Date: circa 1910s

Greek Man in ebullient rich local costume
Greek Man in traditional ebullient rich local costume, featuring silver briads, tassles, daggers white stockings and various medallions and metal plates. Date: circa 1910s

Portrait Man 1533 Oil oak Overall arched top
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BridgemanArt Full Collection
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Modernisation of China, Chinese having their pigtail cut off in Shanghai, illustration
XIR346509 Modernisation of China, Chinese having their pigtail cut off in Shanghai, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 5th February 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Edinburgh from the Braids Signed, lower left: Patk [??], Patrick Nasmyth
Edinburgh from the Braids Signed, lower left: " Patk [??]", Patrick Nasmyth, 1787-1831, British

Girl, teenager, smiling

Portrait of young woman, Avenue of Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

South Africa - Two women, a witchdoctor and a child
Two women negotiating with a witchdoctor concerning the blessing of a new house in the village - South Africa. Date: circa 1920s

Profile portrait of a beautiful Masai woman - Kenya
A stunning profile portrait of a beautiful Masai woman - Kenya. Note the elongated earlobe piercing and remarkably decorative hair braiding. Date: circa 1930s

English actress of stage and screen, Gladys Cooper
Portrait of a the English actress of stage and screen, Gladys Cooper (1888-1971), wearing her hair in long plaits. Date: circa 1910s

Striking Arabian Girl - Morocco. Note the primitive-form Hamsa (Fatimas hand) amulet, worn throughout the Middle East and North Africa

Pretty Young Senegalese girl with braided hair and necklace
Pretty Young Senegalese girl with braided hair and large necklace. Date: circa 1910s

Sudanese Soldier with spear and circular shield. Date: circa 1907

A pair of grey horses drawing a sleigh for a tourist sleigh ride in the snow in Peru Vermont, USA credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

A Poker Game Postcard. ca. 1905-1910, A Poker Game Postcard

Minnehaha Postcard. ca. 1904-1905, Minnehaha Postcard

Minnehaha
Minnesota: 1904 A photochrome of Minnehaha as she awaits the arrival of Hiawatha

Arrowmaker, An Ojibwa Brave
MInnesota: 1903. A photochrome of Arrowmaker, an Ojibwa brave

India, Punjab, Sanghol, Bas-relief depicting a mother with her child, Kushan period 1st century A.D. Indian art

American lady dressed as Red Indian Girl
A very (non-native!) American lady dressed as a Red Indian Girl with long brunette braided hair and full feather headdress, necklace and squaws kaftan. Date: 1913

Madagascar - Tribesman from the Sakalava Tribe, who live on the western edge of Madagascar from Morandava to Nosy Be. Date: circa 1910s

Betsileo Costume - Madagascar. A wonderful photograph of a woman wrapped in a fine piece of patterned cloth. The Betsileo are a highland ethnic group of Madagascar

Ugandan mother and child
MODEL RELEASED. Ugandan mother and child. Ugandan woman holding her daughter, who is wearing beads in her braided hair. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Orphanage school
MODEL RELEASED. Orphanage school. Pupils focussing on a teacher (not seen) during a lesson. Photographed in Gulu, Uganda

International dog show, Russia
International dog show. Shit-zu dog at the International Dog Show Eurasia 2011, Moscow, Russia

Portrait of a working horse at a show
A detailed portrait painting by Malcolm Greensmith showing the head of a elaborately decorated working horse at a show, with hair braiding and ribbons

Pigtails and Powder
Engraving of a watercolour by Frank Dadd showing a group of naval men or soldiers braiding and powdering their hair in a typical 18th century fashion

Charlemagne & Courtiers
Lavishly embroidered mantles worn over tunics, kirtles & super-tunics. The women wear broad corset like belts & girdles, a veil & coronet or long plaits

Orthodox Jewish girls in Bnei Brak, Israel, Middle East

Titians Daughter
GIOVANNA VECELLI(O) Daughter of Titian

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"Braids: A Tapestry of Cultural Heritage and Timeless Beauty" they have long been a symbol of cultural identity, weaving together stories from different corners of the world. From the stoic gaze of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull to the vibrant hair braiding in Dakar, Senegal, these intricate styles transcend borders and celebrate diversity. Intriguingly captured in an engraving is Isabella of Portugal, her braided locks reflecting elegance and grace that withstands centuries. Similarly, a Himba woman adorned with red ochre gleams with pride as she embraces her traditional attire, showcasing the power of ancestral customs. The Tigray woman's braided hair holds not only aesthetic beauty but also spiritual significance - a cross representing her faith within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Meanwhile, Madagascar's Betsileo women gather together with their unique braided hairstyles as a testament to unity and strength. Through time and space, braids continue to inspire resilience. An Arapahoe boy from 1882 reminds us that our roots ground us while offering glimpses into our shared humanity. The message "You Are Strong" echoes through each braid tightly woven against adversity; they are never late in reminding us of our inherent strength. Beyond cultural heritage lies love itself - Blacklove radiates through every strand intertwined with care and affection. Braids become more than just a hairstyle; they embody an expression of self-love and empowerment. Lastly, two young Zulu women proudly display their rear view adorned with stunning braids – an ode to tradition passed down generations in South Africa. Their presence speaks volumes about resilience rooted deep within their souls. In this tapestry woven by countless hands across continents, we find angelic elegance entwined within each braid—a reminder that beauty transcends physical appearances alone. Braids tell stories etched on scalps like ancient manuscripts waiting to be read by those who appreciate their artistry.