Conical Collection (page 6)

Ethiopian Noblewoman with two attendants carrying possessions in two ornate baskets with conical lids. Date: late 1930s

Pointy Medieval Hat
A medieval fancy dress costume showing the late 14th century French fashion of the Hennin or steeple headdress worn with a veil. Date: 1930s

Illustration of a Celtic home showing cooking cauldron hanging on a cross-beam from the wooden frame of the house, walls made from woven branches, thatched roof, people engaged in household jobs

Snow-covered Ngauruhoe cone, Mount Tongariro volcano, New Zealand
November 2007 - Snow-covered Ngauruhoe cone, Mount Tongariro volcano, New Zealand

Traditional Cambodian Dancers. The Royal Ballet of Cambodia is a form of performing arts established in the royal courts of Cambodia for the purpose of entertainment as well as ceremonial

Bribri Indian Shaman & Conical House, Costa Rica
The Head Shaman of the Bribri People of the Talamanca Province, Costa Rica - pictured in front of the Conical House. The Bribri spiritual practice is centred on the conical house

Thatcheria mirabilis, Japanese wonder shell
This spectacularly spiralling shellfish is a member of the Turrid family who catch their prey by harpooning them with a modified radula (tooth) and poisoning them with a nerve toxin

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Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay with water fountains at night in Singapore

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Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay with sweeping high level walkway at night

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Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay with illuminated sweeping high level walkway

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The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciensias with the Hemisferic

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The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciensiasn with the Hemisferic and Palau de les Arts

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The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciensias with the Agora plus suspension bridge and Museo de las Ciensias

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The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciensias with the Agora plus suspension bridge and Hemisferic

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The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciensias with the Agora plus suspension bridge and Museo de las Ciensias

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The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciensias with the Palau de les Arts

The tomb of Zubaidah bint Ja far, also Zobeide or Zobaida, Baghdad, Iraq, seen here in the 19th century. From Monuments de Tous les Peuples, published 1843

acobi wet torpedoes showing, A: conical sheet metal casings
Jacobi wet torpedoes showing, A: conical sheet metal casings, K: firing devices, T: junction of two jacobis, X: anchor stones. Moritz Hermann (Boris Semyonovich) von Jacobi, 1801 -1874

The Vestibule Entry to the Peristyle in Diocletians Palace in the Old Town of Split in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

Roofs of Trulli Houses in Alberobello, Puglia, Italy

An Indian village in the 19th century. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900
An Indian village in the 19th century. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Figs. 1 And 3, Types Of Petards, Or Small Bombs, Usually Conical Or Rectangular Metal Objects Containing Gunpowder. Fig 2 The Pipe Used To Carry The Lighted Match

Natives Fishing On Lake Malawi Aka Lake Nyassa, Mozambique, East Africa In The 19Th Century. From The Life And Explorations Of Dr. Livingstone Published C.1875

The Village Of Kiwana, Tanzania, Central Africa As It Was In The Late 19Th Century. From The Book Africa Pintoresca Published 1888

Stone Cairn, Rowallane Garden, Co Down, Ireland

Hawaii, Full Length Side View False Killer Whale With Surface Reflections, Sunrays (Pseudorca Crassidens)

Offerng female Iberian sculpture. 2nd-3rd centuries BC
Female Iberian sculpture in offering attitude, carrying a offering glass. 2nd-3rd centuries BC. Limestone. Robed and veiled conical miter

Camel caravan passing through Kafar Tkerime nr Aleppo, Syria
A Camel caravan passing the interesting conical houses at the village of Kafar Tkerime near Aleppo, Syria. They were built in this style to remain cool during the hot summer months. Date: circa 1950s

Engraved Jacobite airtwist drinking glass, 1760 (c). The bell bowl is engraved with an open thistle and two buds and a single moth, on a double-knopped mufti-spiral airtwist stem and conical foot

A Girl from Rattvik in traditional costume - Sweden
A Girl from Rattvik, Rattvik Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden - in traditional costume. Date: 1922

Beehive Houses - village of Kafar Tkerime nr Aleppo, Syria
Interesting conical houses at the village of Kafar Tkerime near Aleppo, Syria. Built in this style to remain cool during the hot summer months. Date: circa 1930s

The Mausoleum - St-Remy-de-Provence, France
Mausoleum of the Julii (about 40 BCE) - One of les Antiques - two amazingly well-preserved structures at the site of the Roman City of Glanum at Saint-Remy-de-Provence, France. Date: 1927

Burmese Princess in Traditional costume (State Robes). Date: circa 1903

Berlin Gold Hat. Fine gold leaf. 1000 BC
Berlin Gold Hat. Thin gold leaf. Late Bronze Age. 1000 BC. Detail. Unknown origin, probably South Germany. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Mevlana Museum. Turkey
Mevlana Museum at the Mevlana Monastery, of the dervishes monks. Exterior. Konya. Turkey

NATIVE AMERICAN WIGWAM. The conical wigwam of the Ojibwa Native Americans, consisting of a framework of poles covered with sheets of birch bark. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

Aerial view of snow-covered Ruapehu volcano summit crater with acidic lake, New Zealand
November 2007 - Aerial view of snow-covered Ruapehu volcano summit crater with acidic lake, New Zealand

Pottery wind chimes with Vietnamese motifs, Vietnam

Lillehammer, Norway - Hollow Tree Trunk Room now in the Maihaugen open air museum. Historically thought to have been used for some form of counterfeiting (note the printing press inside)

Party hats at the dining table - Christmas Day 1950s
A superb photograph showing a Father and Grandmother wearing conical (and comical!) party hats at the dining table on Christmas Day, early 1950s. Date: early 1950s

A collection of old and antique kitchenalia, tools and equipment including jugs, bowls, moulds, sieve, pans, and kettle in china, metal and copper

Peridot
Crystal of peridot from Zebirget (St Johns Island), Red Sea. Peridot is the gemstone variety of olivine (magnesium iron silicate)

Rakija grappa type spirit flavoured with herbs backlit, Rogacica, Toreta Vinarija in Smokvica village on Korcula island. Peljesac peninsula. Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

Romania - Traditional National Costume
Romanian man in traditional national costume of patterned embroidered jacket, wide sleeves and skirt with conical hat and high-laced boots. circa 1910

Girl wearing Ao Dai dress and Non La conical hat, Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam

Myanmar, Inle Lake. Intha fisherman with traditional conical fish net, gently paddling his flat-bottomed boat home

Myanmar, Inle Lake. Intha fisherman gently paddling his boat across Inle Lake, Myanmar

Myanmar, Burma, Rakhine State, Gyi Dawma. In the early morning, the women of Gyi Dawma village cross the Kaladan River by boat to tend their fields on the far side

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From ancient cities to natural wonders, conical structures captivate our imagination. Hartshead Pike Tower stands tall, a testament to history's enduring legacy. In the heart of East Africa, Axum reveals its marvels - marble workers shaping dreams amidst conical grass huts and a regal palace in the backdrop. The Daraga Church offers a breathtaking view of Mount Mayon's majestic volcano in the Philippines, while Alberobello enchants with its charming trulli houses in Puglia, Italy. Journeying further eastward, we find ourselves in Lalish, the capital of the Yazidis in Iraq Kurdistan - where spirituality intertwines with conical architecture. Shukhov broadcasting tower rises gracefully against the sky as an engineering marvel that astounds all who behold it. Artistic expressions take on new forms too; Jean Agelou's style finds itself mirrored through a captivating nude portrayal. Costa Rica beckons us towards La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano - nature's fiery spectacle framed by lush greenery. Gwennap Pit invites reflection amidst Cornwall's serene landscapes - an amphitheater carved into earth’s embrace for spiritual gatherings. Phoenician art whispers tales from Cyprus through a bearded man’s bust dating back centuries ago. Lastly, Syria unveils village streets near Aleppo adorned with traditional conical dwellings that stand as testaments to resilience and community spirit. Conical structures bridge time and cultures across continents – each one offering unique stories waiting to be discovered.