Ceremony Collection (page 20)

Feast march ceremony, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Feast march ceremony, c1905. Several shirtless Apache men, standing with back to camera, wearing feathered headbands, and with body paintings

A Tsunukwa at Kwaustums, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Tsunukwa at Kwaustums, c1914. A Dzoonokwa (or Tsunukwa) totem pole measuring over 20 feet tall, depicting a figure with hands outstretched to receive dowry from the wife's family

The offering-Hu Kalowa Pi ceremony, 1907, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The offering-Hu Kalowa Pi ceremony, 1907, c1907. Teton Indian, Slow Bull(?), holding pipe(?) on skull of bison

Hu Kalowa Pi, the altar complete, 1907, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hu Kalowa Pi, the altar complete, 1907, c1907. Three Native Americans, Slow Bull, Saliva, and Picket Pin, kneeling with bison skull

Incense-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Incense-Atsina, c1908. Four Atsina men, each wrapped in a blanket, seated on ground, one with arm and fist raised skyward, one holding a wing

Yeibichai, patient in sweat bath, 1904, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yeibichai, patient in sweat bath, 1904, c1905. Indian wrapped in blanket with medicine man and another man standing over him

Nuhlimahla-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nuhlimahla-Qagyuhl, c1914. Person wearing ceremonial mask of the Nuhlimahla during the during the Winter Dance ceremony. These characters impersonated fools

Yeibichai sweat-Navaho, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yeibichai sweat-Navaho, c1905. Three Navajo men, seated, watching over a man covered with a blanket(?) anchored by sticks with feathers attached

Snake dancers entering the plaza, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Snake dancers entering the plaza, c1905. Spectators gathered on hillside and rooftop, snake dancers below

A Flathead dance, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Flathead dance, c1910. Flathead men dance in front of tepees under pine trees, river in background

Yebichai prayer, E, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yebichai prayer, E, c1906. Navajo Indians in costumes, dancing

Singing deeds of valor, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Singing deeds of valor, c1908. Two Dakota men playing hand drums outside of a tipi

Tablita dance-San Ildefonso, 1905, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Tablita dance-San Ildefonso, 1905, c1905. Tewa Indians dancing outside of adobe buildings

Pgwis-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Pgwis-Qagyuhl, c1914. Kwakiutl person wearing mask of mythical creature Pgwis (man of the sea)

Hamatsa-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hamatsa-Qagyuhl, c1914. Kwakiutl man, full-length portrait, standing, facing front

Hami-Koskimo, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hami-Koskimo, c1914. Koskimo person wearing full-body fur garment, oversized gloves and mask of Hami ("dangerous thing") during the numhlim ceremony

Hamasilahl-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hamasilahl-Qagyuhl, c1914. Ceremonial dancer, full-length portrait, standing, wearing mask and a fur garments during the Winter Dance ceremony

Maskette-Nunivak, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Maskette-Nunivak, c1929. Eskimo man, head-and-shoulders portrait, wearing headdress consisting of a protruding headband around the crown of his head, feathers, and a wooden bird head in front

Kwahwumhl-Koskimo, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Kwahwumhl-Koskimo, c1914. Dancer wearing raven mask with coat of cormorant skins during the numhlin ceremony

Zahadolzhá-Navaho, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Zahadolzha-Navaho, c1904. A Navajo man, full-length, in ceremonial dress including mask and body paint

Kominaka dancer, 1910, c1911. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Kominaka dancer, 1910, c1911. Kwakiutl Indian in costume with skulls

High Hawk, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
High Hawk, c1907. High Hawk, standing, facing left, in ceremonial dress, war bonnet and holding a coup stick

Group of Winter Dancers-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Group of Winter Dancers-Qagyuhl, c1914. Ceremonial dancers, in a circle during the Winter Dance ceremony, wearing masks and garments of fur, feathers, and other materials

The wedding party - Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The wedding party - Qagyuhl, c1914. Photograph shows Kwakwa ka wakw wedding party in two canoes at shoreline; bride and groom stand on "bride's seat" in the stern as a relative of

Hamasaka in Tluwulahu costume with speaker's staff-Qagyuhl [principal chief], c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hamasaka in Tluwulahu costume with speaker's staff-Qagyuhl [principal chief], c1914. Hamasaka, a Kwakiutl chief, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing front

Marriage, c1755. Creators: Giovanni Marco Pitteri, Pietro Longhi
Marriage, c1755. Series: The Seven Sacraments, plate 7

Worshipers praying in the cave, Goa Giri Putri temple, Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia

Band of the Welsh Guards leaving Wellington Barracks during Trooping the Colour, London, England

Goa Giri Putri temple in the cave, Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia

Tirta Empul Temple, Bali, Indonesia

Life Guards at Horse Guards, London, England, United Kingdom

Life Guard dismounted at Horse Guards, London, England, United Kingdom

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom

Changing of the Guard in front of the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Syntagma Square, Athens, Attica, Greece

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QUEENSWAY TUNNEL, LIVERPOOL, Merseyside. The opening ceremony of the Queensway Tunnel, showing King George V pressing the button to raise the curtains to the tunnel entrance

Prehistoric burial IC320_002
West Amesbury Farm, Stonehenge Road, West Amesbury, Amesbury, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing showing two figures placing a body in a boundary ditch at West Amesbury Farm during a burial

The Queen P_C00425_003
Coronation Procession for Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Admiralty Arch, The Mall, City of Westminster, Greater London. The Gold State Coach carrying Queen Elizabeth II past Admiralty Arch during

Crowds in Trafalgar Square P_C00425_011
Coronation Procession for Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Trafalgar Square, City of Westminster, Greater London. A view from Charing Cross

Crowds in Trafalgar Square P_C00425_010
Coronation Procession for Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Trafalgar Square, City of Westminster, Greater London. A view from Charing Cross, showing crowds of people watching the coronation procession

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Coronation Procession for Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Trafalgar Square, City of Westminster, Greater London. A view from Charing Cross

Admiralty Arch P_C00425_005
Coronation Procession for Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Admiralty Arch, The Mall, City of Westminster, Greater London. Looking towards Admiralty Arch from Charing Cross, showing the coronation procession

Admiralty Arch P_C00425_002
Coronation Procession for Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Admiralty Arch, The Mall, City of Westminster, Greater London. Looking towards Admiralty Arch from Charing Cross, showing the coronation procession

Trafalgar Square P_C00424_010
Coronation Procession for Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Trafalgar Square, City of Westminster, Greater London. An elevated view taken from the roof of Admiralty Arch

Crowds lining the Mall P_C00424_008
Coronation Procession for Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. The Mall, City of Westminster, Greater London. An elevated view taken from the roof of Admiralty Arch

Trafalgar Square P_C00424_004
Coronation Procession for Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Trafalgar Square, City of Westminster, Greater London. An elevated view taken from the roof of Admiralty Arch

Crowds along The Mall P_C00424_003
Coronation Procession for Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. The Mall, City of Westminster, Greater London. An elevated view taken from the roof of Admiralty Arch

Trafalgar Square P_C00424_002
Coronation Procession for Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Trafalgar Square, City of Westminster, Greater London. An elevated view taken from the roof of Admiralty Arch

Trafalgar Square P_C00424_001
Coronation Procession for Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Trafalgar Square, City of Westminster, Greater London. An elevated view taken from the roof of Admiralty Arch

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"Celebrating Tradition: A Tapestry of Ceremonies" Step into a world where history unfolds through grand ceremonies. From the iconic portrait capturing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 1953 to the powerful poster showcasing the Welsh Guards, these images reflect the essence of ceremonial splendor. Journey back to ancient Athens, where a majestic statue of Athena stood tall in the Parthenon, symbolizing wisdom and strength. Explore The Little White Chapel, an intimate setting for countless weddings that have witnessed vows exchanged and love celebrated. Discover Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of wealth who embodies prosperity and fortune. Delve into Selassie Crowned in 1930, as Ethiopia's Emperor Haile Selassie ascended to power amidst regal pageantry. Reflect on poignant moments like First Remembrance Day in 1919 when nations united to honor fallen heroes. Witness EVCW2A-00019 capture soldiers' dedication during war times or be captivated by Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's enchanting wedding day. Marvel at The Coronation of Shah Iran as opulence intertwines with tradition or immerse yourself in Queen Elizabeth II's breathtaking coronation ceremony of 1953. Admire a cutaway view of Westminster Abbey during King George VI's coronation in 1937 - an architectural masterpiece steeped in symbolism. Ceremony transcends time; it is a testament to human heritage and reverence for significant milestones. Join us on this captivating journey through centuries-old rituals that continue to inspire awe and admiration across cultures worldwide.