Carrying On Head Collection

Woman carrying coconuts to market, Peliatan, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Italy, Florence, Olive grove outside the walls of Anagni, 1927
Giovanni Colacicchi (1900-1992), Olive Grove Outside the Walls of Anagni, 1927

Women carrying goods to market, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, West Africa, Africa

Porter with Mount Meru in background, Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Palestinian woman in colourful scarf and carrying bag on her head walking past an orange stall, Damascus Gate area, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

The Milkmaid, 1860, (c1915). Artist: Birket Foster
The Milkmaid, 1860, (c1915). Held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Near Otford, Kent, 1846, (1935). Artist: Richard Hilder
Near Otford, Kent, 1846, (1935). From the collection of the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II

Yanomami indian women collecting wood, Brazil, South America

Group delivering Hindu god model to village, Parganas District, West Bengal, India, Asia

Shaduf being used to raise water, Egypt, late 1880s
2603676 Shaduf being used to raise water, Egypt, late 1880s; (add.info.: A shaduf or shadoof being used to raise water, Egypt, late 1880s)

Landscape with a Road through a Wood of Beeches. Creator: Lucas van Uden
Landscape with a Road through a Wood of Beeches, Unknown date

Wharf Rat, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Wharf Rat, mid 19th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme Mordwine, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme Mordwine, c1797

Landscape with a Tower. Creator: Alessio de Marchis
Landscape with a Tower, Unknown date

Costumes de Différents Pays, Marchands Russiens, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Marchands Russiens, c1797

Costumes de Différent Pays, Laitiere des Environs de Bordeaux, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Different Pays, Laitiere des Environs de Bordeaux, c1797

Costumes de Différent Pays, Marchande de Fruits de Bordeaux, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Different Pays, Marchande de Fruits de Bordeaux, c1797

Woman Carrying Jug Through Portal, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Woman Carrying Jug Through Portal, mid 19th century. Miller identified the prototype for this drawing simply as "French School." It could represent a painting by Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps

Costumes de Différent Pays, Servantes de Strasbourg, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Different Pays, Servantes de Strasbourg, c1797

Coconut Seller and a Woman, c1820. Creator: Unknown
Coconut Seller and a Woman, c1820

Milkmaids on the Riverbank, Folio from a Rasikapriya (The Connoisseur's Delights), c1650. Creator: Unknown
Milkmaids on the Riverbank, Folio from a Rasikapriya (The Connoisseur's Delights), c1650

'Caucasian Prince in Chain Armour, and attendant; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Caucasian Prince in Chain Armour, and attendant; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Vegetable Seller, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Vegetable Seller, c17th century

Base for a Water Pipe (huqqa) in the Form of a Dancer (image 2 of 3), between c.1750 and c.1900. Creator: Unknown
Base for a Water Pipe (huqqa) in the Form of a Dancer (image 2 of 3), between c.1750 and c.1900

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femmes Indiennes de la Guyane, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femmes Indiennes de la Guyane, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Blanchisseuses de St. Domingue, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Blanchisseuses de St. Domingue, c1797

Costumes de Différent Pays, Bourgeoise de Strasbourg/ Laitiere des Environs de Strasbourg, c1797
Costumes de Different Pays, Bourgeoise de Strasbourg/ Laitiere des Environs de Strasbourg, c1797

Landscape with Buildings and an Aqueduct, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Landscape with Buildings and an Aqueduct, c17th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Marchand de Fruits à Naples, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Marchand de Fruits a Naples, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Napolitaine Marchande de Diverses Etoffes, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Napolitaine Marchande de Diverses Etoffes, c1797

Architectural Capital with Yakshas and Avatars (image 3 of 5), 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Capital with Yakshas and Avatars (image 3 of 5), 10th century

A Young Rider Approaches a Water Reservoir, c1750. Creator: Unknown
A Young Rider Approaches a Water Reservoir, c1750

Female Figure Carrying a Basket, 1st century BCE-2nd century CE. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure Carrying a Basket, 1st century BCE-2nd century CE

Battle between Carnival and Lent, c.1600-c.1620. Creator: Jheronimus Bosch (manner of)
Battle between Carnival and Lent, c.1600-c.1620. A little man playing the bagpipes who personifies the carnival is being carried on a table out of the kitchen on the left

Stil water, 1631-1675. Creator: Allart van Everdingen
Stil water, 1631-1675

Woman with child, c.1675-c.1725. Creator: Anon
Woman with child, c.1675-c.1725. Javanese woman with child and on her head a lid to cover food with

Woman Carrying a Basket. Creator: Cornelis Bega
Woman Carrying a Basket

River Landscape with a Woman Carrying a Basket on her Head, Fishermen and Other Figures near the Walls of a Town, before c.1620

Two peasant women walking in a landscape, 1654. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Two peasant women walking in a landscape, 1654. With large tubs on their heads

Desert landscape with water carriers, 1919. Creator: Marius Bauer
Desert landscape with water carriers, 1919

Landscape, c.1872. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Landscape, c.1872. Other Title(s): Souvenir of Les Landes

View of a Village, 1623. Creator: Willem van den Bundel
View of a Village, 1623

Girl of Claddagh or Fishing Suburb, Galway, 1855. Creator: A. Bradstreet
Girl of Claddagh or Fishing Suburb, Galway, 1855

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

'Environs de Harar. Jeunes filles Gallas revenant du puits; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Environs de Harar. Jeunes filles Gallas revenant du puits; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Caravane de porteurs Senoufos; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Caravane de porteurs Senoufos; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Strawberries, Scarlet Strawberries, published 1795. Creator: Giovanni Vendramini
Strawberries, Scarlet Strawberries, published 1795

Marton, 1777. Creator: Nicolas Ponce
Marton, 1777

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"Carrying on Head: A Global Tradition of Strength and Grace" From the bustling markets of Bali to the vibrant streets of Burkina Faso, women have long mastered the art of carrying goods on their heads. With coconuts precariously balanced in woven baskets, these resilient women navigate through Peliatan, showcasing their strength and determination. In Bobo-Dioulasso, amidst the lively atmosphere of West Africa, another group of women gracefully carries bundles upon bundles to market. Their colorful garments reflect not only their culture but also their unwavering spirit as they contribute to their community's economy. Traveling back in time to 1927 Florence, we witness an olive grove outside Anagni where workers effortlessly transport heavy loads atop their heads. This ancient technique has withstood the test of time and continues to be a symbol of resilience across generations. In Kilimanjaro National Park, a porter stands proudly against Mount Meru's majestic backdrop. His poised stance speaks volumes about his endurance while carrying supplies for trekkers embarking on adventures that will leave lasting memories. Palestinian women donning vibrant scarves elegantly carry bags filled with hopes and dreams. They embody strength amidst adversity as they navigate through life's challenges with grace and determination. Artistic depictions like "The Milkmaid" by Birket Foster capture timeless scenes from bygone eras when women carried milk jugs with poise and grace. Similarly, Richard Hilder's portrayal near Otford showcases how this practice transcends time – a testament to its enduring significance throughout history. Venturing into Brazil's dense forests reveals Yanomami Indian women collecting wood atop their heads; it is a harmonious dance between nature and tradition that sustains communities across South America. Witnessing Hindu devotees delivering intricate god models evokes awe at both cultural devotion and physical prowess. These united efforts ensure that traditions are upheld within villages far and wide.