Ear Piercing Collection

Bruce Springsteen performing with The E Street Band at Villa Park, The Midlands, England, as part of his Tunnel of Love Express Tour

The First Ear Ring, 1849. Artist: William Greatbach
The First Ear Ring, 1849

An old Kikuyu lady picks coffee Taken in the 1960 s, this photograph depicts a traditional form of dress and ear ornaments among Kikuyu women, which has completely disappeared

Hattie Bear Black, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hattie Bear Black, 1905. Photograph shows half-length portrait of Hattie Bear Black with braids, wearing pearl necklace and traditional dress, seated, facing right

A Samburu warrior resplendent with long, braided, Ochred hair. The round ear ornaments of the warriors are fashioned from ivory

Inca puberty rites (huarachicoy) during Capac Raymi wherein boys become warriors, and receive breechclouts (huara) and weapons, have their nails clipped and ears pierced

A Mursi woman wearing a large clay lip plate. Shortly before marriage, a girls lower lip will be pierced and progressively stretched over a year or so

A Wa-Arusha warrior carries home a yoke. His brown necklace is made from aromatic wood. The Wa-Arusha are closely related to the Msai and speak the same _maa language

A Turkana woman, typically wearing many layers of bead necklaces and a series of hooped earrings with an pair of leaf-shaped earrrings at the front, sits in the entrance to her hut

Two Msai women in traditional attire chat to each other

Kenya, South Horr, Kurungu. A Samburu youth after his circumcision. The day after he has been circumcised, the initiate must hang in his pierced earlobes copper ear ornaments that are normally worn

Up to a year before his circumcision, a Samburu boy will style his hair in a distinctive pudding bowl shape and often rub charcoal and fat into it

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 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 young Samburu man leads a donkey carrying the basic structure of a temporary home. The curved sticks will be tied together in a dome and covered with hides

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"From Bruce Springsteen to ancient traditions: Exploring the art of ear piercing" "Rocking the stage and rocking their piercings: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band at Villa Park, The Midlands, England. " "A glimpse into history: An old Kikuyu lady picks coffee in the 1960s, adorned with traditional ear piercings. " "Ochred hair and braided beauty: A Samburu warrior showcases his long locks alongside intricate ear piercings. " "Unveiling ancient rituals: Discovering Inca puberty rites through huarachicoy ceremonies and symbolic ear piercing. " "The birth of a trend: William Greatbach's 'The First Ear Ring' captures society's fascination with this timeless form of self-expression in 1849. " "Beyond fashion statements: Delving into cultural significance with a Mursi woman proudly wearing a large clay lip plate alongside her unique ear piercings. " "Strength in tradition: Witnessing a Wa-Arusha warrior carrying home a yoke while displaying his heritage through striking ear adornments. " "Embracing diversity: Celebrating the beauty of Turkana women as they showcase their distinct style through elaborate earrings and other jewelry pieces. " "Preserving heritage one bead at a time: Two Maasai women engage in conversation, showcasing their vibrant attire and intricately beaded necklaces that complement their elegant ear piercings. " "Journey to South Horr, Kurungu village in Kenya where Maasai girls gather to celebrate love, unity, and marriage while adorning themselves with stunning earrings passed down through generations.