Nose Ring Collection

TLINGIT NATIVE AMERICAN, c1906. Kaw-Claa, a Tlingit Native American woman, in full potlatch dancing costume. Photograph, c1906

Two Hindu Women in Elaborate Jewelry, Before Studio Backdrop with Palm Trees, 1860s-70s

A Lady Playing the Tanpura, ca. 1735. Creator: Unknown
A Lady Playing the Tanpura, ca. 1735. Perhaps Radha, the divine consort of Krishna

Illustration of woman wearing headscarf and bindi on her forehead

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

Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. India's multiple religious traditions produced lively exchanges in the representation of the divine

'Coiffures of Bambara Women; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Coiffures of Bambara Women; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Northwest Coast, c.1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Northwest Coast, c.1927. Female portrait

Architectural Bracket in the Form of a Celestial Musician (image 3 of 3), c.16th century. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Bracket in the Form of a Celestial Musician (image 3 of 3), c.16th century

Dahchihtok, Nunivak, 1928. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Dahchihtok, Nunivak, 1928

Kenowun, Nunivak, 1928. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Kenowun, Nunivak, 1928

A Nootka Belle, 1915. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Nootka Belle, 1915

Payta Kootha, a Shawnee Warrior, 1836. Creator: Albert Newsam
Payta Kootha, a Shawnee Warrior, 1836

A Hesquiat maiden, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Hesquiat maiden, c1910. Hesquiat woman, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

U?iyaku-Nunivak, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
U?iyaku-Nunivak, c1929. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Eskimo woman of the Arctic region, wearing a nose ring and labret. Her hooded parka is made of intestinal parchment

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A Rajasthani Lady (gouache and w/c on marble plate)
DND221213 A Rajasthani Lady (gouache and w/c on marble plate) by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha, one of Krishna's wives
DND184179 Radha, one of Krishna's wives by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: most important wife of Krishna;); Dinodia

Punk girl Julie Brandon having her hair cut by her mother at their home in Thame, Oxfordshire. Julie was recently sacked from a shop. 24th July 1980

Yakotlus-Quatsino, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yakotlus-Quatsino, c1914. Yakotlus, Kwakiutl man, head-and-shoulders portrait, seated, facing right

A chief's daughter-Nakoaktok, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A chief's daughter-Nakoaktok, c1914. Nakoaktok woman, half-length portrait, facing right, seated, wearing a blanket, a hat with shell ornaments, large earrings, a nose ring, and several bracelets

Nakoaktok warrior, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nakoaktok warrior, c1914. Kwakiutl man, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, holding pole

Nakoaktok chief and copper, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nakoaktok chief and copper, c1914. Hakalahl, Nakoaktok chief, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing front, holding copper Wanistakila

Hindoo Girl; Black Bear shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. Creator: G. Beste
Hindoo Girl; Black Bear shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. [Indian woman wearing nose ring, bangles and anklets]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

A Mahe Woman of Ampasim; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. Creator: J. Alfred Skertchly
A Mahe Woman of Ampasim; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. [Woman from what is now Benin in West Africa]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Nose Ring (Nath), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Nose Ring (Nath), 19th century

Fragment of a Jar in the Form of a Human Head, Possibly Deceased, Wearing a Nosering, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Nose Ornaments in the Form of Feline Whiskers, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Nose Ornaments in the Form of Feline Whiskers, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

F. 26 A Man of Prince Williams Sound, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671407 F.26 A Man of Prince Williams Sound, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); 40x66 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

F. 21 A Man of Nootka Sound, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671396 F.21 A Man of Nootka Sound, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

"There was an Old Person of Tring, who embellished his nose with a ring", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386706 " There was an Old Person of Tring, who embellished his nose with a ring", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Details of Seated Figure, Chinesco Culture, (ceramic)
figure, earring, face, burial, funerary, naive, precolumbian, head, arms crossed, jewellery, mexican, mesoamerican, detail, earthenware, central american, archaic, pre-columbian, pottery

Seated Figure, Chinesco Culture, (ceramic)
XBP394462 Seated Figure, Chinesco Culture, (ceramic) by Pre-Columbian; height: 72.4 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American

Indian woman with European traders, Madras region, Ahmedabad (painted cotton)
XZL151531 Indian woman with European traders, Madras region, Ahmedabad (painted cotton) by Indian School, (17th century); Private Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Heads of South American Indians, from Travels in Brazil
STC92094 Heads of South American Indians, from Travels in Brazil (litho) (for detail see 92095) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

F. 29 A Woman of Oonalashka, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671414 F.29 A Woman of Oonalashka, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Posterior view of Seated Figure, Chinesco Culture, (ceramic)
XBP394463 Posterior view of Seated Figure, Chinesco Culture, (ceramic) by Pre-Columbian; height: 72.4 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York

Pectoral with a human face, from Campohermosa, Tolima, early Calima style
XIR8530 Pectoral with a human face, from Campohermosa, Tolima, early Calima style, 6th-5th century BC (gold) by Pre-Columbian; 19x26 cm; Museo del Oro, Bogota

Warrior, from the Toltec Culture (stone)
XJL187631 Warrior, from the Toltec Culture (stone) by Pre-Columbian; Museo Arqueologico, Mexico City, Mexico; South American, out of copyright

Iroquois Warrior, from Encyclopedie des Voyages, engraved by J
NYH188136 Iroquois Warrior, from Encyclopedie des Voyages, engraved by J. Laroque, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

F. 27 A Woman of Prince Williams Sound, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671410 F.27 A Woman of Prince Williams Sound, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Native man of the Miranha tribe, with nose decoration, from
STC428078 Native man of the Miranha tribe, with nose decoration, from Atlas of a Journey in Brazil by Johann Baptist von Spix (1781-1826) and Karl Friedrich Philipp Martius (1794-1868)

The Bulls Head (oil on wood panel)
1128558 The Bulls Head (oil on wood panel) by Geller, William Overend (fl.1834-53); 96x96 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; British

Natives of Humboldt Bay, from At Anchor by J. J. Wild (litho)
XZL150472 Natives of Humboldt Bay, from At Anchor by J.J. Wild (litho) by Wild, J.J. (19th century); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Rama, engraved by du Bouisi (colour litho)
STC147704 Rama, engraved by du Bouisi (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: accompanied by his wife Sita who is an incarnation of Lakshmi; symbol of)

Puzzled which to Choose!! Or the King of Tombuctoo offering one of his daughters in
MGS149613 Puzzled which to Choose!! Or the King of Tombuctoo offering one of his daughters in marriage to Capt.___. Anticipated result of a African Mission, published in 1821 by G

Details of headdresses in North West America (colour engraving)
STC109072 Details of headdresses in North West America (colour engraving) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

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"The Timeless Beauty of Nose Rings: A Journey Through Cultures and Eras" From the Tlingit Native American women adorned in their full potlatch dancing costumes to the two Hindu women showcasing elaborate jewelry, the nose ring has transcended time and culture as a symbol of beauty and tradition. In an enchanting photograph from c1906, Kaw-Claa, a Tlingit Native American woman, captivates with her intricate nose ring that reflects her rich heritage. Traveling back to the 1860s-70s, we encounter two Hindu women gracefully donning their nose rings against a studio backdrop embellished with palm trees. Their jewelry exudes elegance and grace, emphasizing the significance of this adornment within their cultural practices. In an illustration capturing diversity and inclusivity, we witness a woman wearing a headscarf paired with a bindi on her forehead. This fusion of cultures showcases how they can be embraced by individuals from various backgrounds as they celebrate their unique identities. Even in unexpected settings like agricultural magazines or punk subcultures, the allure of nose rings remains undeniable. Punk girl Julie Brandon rebels against societal norms while sporting her edgy hairstyle complemented by this daring accessory. Meanwhile, Country Gentleman Agricultural Magazine features captivating cover images that highlight how even rural communities appreciate the timeless charm of these ornaments. Beyond its aesthetic appeal lies deeper symbolism - abundance and alternative expressions find solace in artificial intelligence (AI) or augmented reality (AR). The countess radiates confidence as she embraces modernity while wearing her exquisite nose ring alongside cutting-edge technology. Delving into history's treasure trove reveals intriguing artifacts such as "Nose Ring (Nath)" dating back to the 19th century. Crafted by unknown hands but cherished through generations, it serves as a testament to enduring traditions passed down through time.