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American Alligator - Closeup of underside - Cloacal opening - Native to southeastern United States - Most abundant in
CAN-2338 American Alligator - Closeup of underside - Cloacal opening Louisianna, USA Alligator mississippiensis John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Seminole Dries Alligator Skin
Florida: c. 1930. A Seminole Native American attaches an alligator hide to boards for drying, while his sons watch the process

Sheep skins are left in thesun to dry at the tanneries in Fes, Morocco

Pokot men, women and girls dancing to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Pokot women and girls dancing to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

A Hadza hunter checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing the skins of a baboon and genet cat checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft, fledged with guinea fowl feathers.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

A man working in the tanneries in Old Fez, Morocco. In the white pits, animal hides are soaked for a week in lime and bird droppings to bleach the skin and remove the hair

A Hamar woman blows a tin trumpet at a Jumping of the Bull ceremony. The Hamar are semi-nomadic pastoralists of Southwest Ethiopia whose women wear striking traditional dress

A Dassanech man in full tribal regalia participates in a dance during a month-long ceremony. He wears a cheetah skin draped on his backs and a black ostrich-feather headdress

Helpful suggestions for fashion, January 1913
Women models wearing the latest fashionable garments, leopard skin coat with softer fur collar, sapphire blue corded-velvet dress with widely-cut sleeves with ruffles

Vogue for velvet and fur 1913
Women models wearing the lastest fashionable garments. 1913

Advert for Goochs toddlers clothing 1915
Everything for the little folks. Fashionable clothing for toddler from frocks, pyjamas, tunic suits and winter coats, all available from Gooch s, Departmant in Brompton Road, S.W, London. 1915

Cabin by the Tyin Lake, Jotunheimen National Park, Norway
Hunting party sitting outside a ccabin decorated with reindeer antlers - by the Tyin Lake, Jotunheimen national park, Bitihorn, Besseggen, Norway. Date: circa 1920s

Locals - Samarkand, Uzbekistan Date: 1907

Advert for Asprey dressing case 1934
Asprey dressing cases Date: 1934

Woman wearing animal clothing and accessories
Young woman covered in head to toe in animal clothing and accessories, walking her chimp on a lead. Date: 1927

A wolf hunt - Russia
A wolf hunt in Russia. Mainly hunted for sport, for their skins or to protect livestock Date: 1913

Fairies roasting their dinner on a Christmas card
Some rather savage-looking fairies wearing rodent skins in the snow, roasting a rat over the fire for their dinner on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

ST Simeon the Ancient
Saint Simeon the Ancient (? - ?390) - Syrian saint who lived in a cave

TANNER 1827
" The art of the tanner consists in converting the gelatinous part of the skins of animals into the substance called leather by impregnating it with tannin". Date: 1827

Native American chief, Mah-To-Toh-Pa
Mah-To-Toh-Pa, Chief of the Mandan tribe, wearing a large feathered headdress and carrying a spear. Date: circa 1855

Advert for International Fur Store 1886
Victorian women wearing fur coats, full length and well fitted seal jacket. 1886

Advert for International Fur Store 1937
Two models wearing three-quarter length furs in mink and cat. Date: 1937

Advert for International Fur Store 1882
Victorian women wearing full length fur coat covering her bustle. 1882

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens furs 1911
Fashionable womens long fur coats. 1911

Ceremony at a German tribal meeting Men wearing
Ceremony at a German tribal meeting. Men wearing wreaths, animal skins and antlers.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Natives of Patagonia in a hut made out of branches and animal skins.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Selkup children, North Siberia (Northern minority). Children playing with elk skin, near river Taz, North Tumen region, Russia

Distributing water, Golden Gate, Jerusalem
Distributing water at the Golden Gate, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

Interior at Denham Court, Denham, Buckinghamshire
Amazing interior of the hall at Denham Court, Denham, Buckinghamshire, showing typical late Victorian, early Edwardina oppulance, with patterned wallpaper, statues, a portable organ, statuary

Advert for Mayflowa crocodile, ostrich and lizard shoes 1926
Complete range of Mayflowa women reptile shoes. Available from The House of Abbott, in Regents and Oxford Street, London. 1926

Mussocks (animal skins) for river crossing, India
People carrying mussocks (animal skins) for river crossing, India. Date: circa 1890s

Advert for Mayflowa town walking womens shoes 1923
Mayflowa shoes. Every ladys wardrobe should contain one or more pairs of the shoes shown in our new brochure. Date: 1923

Eskimo children
Three happy eskimo children dressed in their fathers catch of seal skins. Date: 1934

Advert for Asprey dressing case 1928
A seletion of dressing vanity travel cases, made from crushed morocco and pigskins and fittings in silver gilt and enamel. 1928

Advert for Asprey hand bags & clutches 1928
A wide variety of hand bags and clutches, available from Asprey of Bond Street. 1928

Advert for Gorringes reptile shoes
Lizard skin shoes for women, sport shoe with low leather heel and welted sole, and buckle to the side, graceful court style is made in black

Advert by Asprey compact dressing case 1937
Cases for light weight travel complete and compact. Date: 1937

Advert for Mayflowa reptile women shoes 1926
Mayflowa reptile shoes. A seletion of mid 1920s lizard, leopard, snake, crocodile skins. 1926

Advert for Lilley & Skinner tennis shoes 1928
Seletion of tennis shoes for women. 1928

Bewick - Musk Ox
(ovibos muschatus) The North American Musk Bull or Musk Ox provided food and skins to Native Americans. Date: 1790

Half-length Bearded Man Armor Cape Drawing Sword
Artokoloro

Young Indian Elephants at play, Corbett National Park, India

Traditional tanneries and dyeworks Fes Morocco

Source Size = 5760 x 3972
Ivory and Skins for Sale in the Grahamstown Market, Cape Colony, 1866

St John the Evangelist and St. John the Baptist, 1605-10 (oil on canvas) (for detail
XJL86552 St John the Evangelist and St. John the Baptist, 1605-10 (oil on canvas) (for detail see 124312) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 110x86 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo

Unhairing and Fleshing (engraving)
XJF498570 Unhairing and Fleshing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two of the preliminary processes in leather processing to removed the final hair)

Pits in the Court of a Tannery (engraving)
XJF498571 Pits in the Court of a Tannery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The leather tanning process requires pits; soak pits to wash)

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"Skins: A Tapestry of Cultures, History, and Identity" From the BFI poster showcasing Barney Platts-Mills' iconic film "Bronco Bullfrog" to the captivating images of Norway's Kautokeino Sami people, they have long been a canvas for expressing cultural heritage. Delving into ancient Egypt, we discover the Nubians adorned in vibrant skins that symbolized their rich history. In an unexpected twist, an anti-fruit throwing sign reminds us that even everyday objects can bear significance when it comes to our skin. Meanwhile, Tucson's Indian Blanket Department showcases the intricate craftsmanship behind Native American textiles. Traveling back in time to Coventry in 1969, we witness both a solitary skinhead and a group of them in the shopping precinct – emblematic figures representing youth subcultures and societal shifts. These images prompt contemplation on how our outer appearances often reflect inner identities. Drawing inspiration from James Fenimore Cooper's "Last of The Mohicans, " we are transported to another era where they were not only garments but also symbols of survival and resilience. Similarly evocative is Cunnacks Tannery in Helston, Cornwall during October 1883 - reminding us of the skillful artistry involved in transforming raw hides into functional materials. Taking a detour from traditional depictions, we encounter a Hadza hunter smoking cannabis from a crude stone pipe – highlighting how different cultures utilize natural resources for various purposes. Furthermore, hunting trophies displayed proudly as part of British East Africa's heritage demonstrate humanity's complex relationship with animals throughout history. Finally, winter count on buffalo robe brings forth vivid imagery through its color litho representation - revealing how indigenous communities documented their stories and experiences through visual narratives etched onto animal hides. Through these diverse glimpses into "skins, " whether as clothing or symbolic representations thereof; one thing becomes clear.