Topknots Collection

Three Shilluk Warriors of the Upper Nile, Sudan, Africa - bearing traditional weapons and displaying feather-topped topknots (one bearing the full head of what appears to be a crane) Date: circa 1910s

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Dog - Shih Tzu with bow in hair and sunglasses Digital Manipulation: Glasses PAB added background Date:

Three Shilluk Warriors of the Upper Nile, Sudan, Africa - bearing traditional weapons and displaying feather-topped topknots (one bearing the full head of what appears to be a crane) Date: circa 1910s

Some of the finest preserved moais on Easter Island, the splendid moais of Ahu Nau Nau sit on their platform on Anakena Beach surrounded by white sand, turquoise sea and swaying palm trees

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Topknots (pukaos) of the Moais of Ahu Hanga Poukura carved of red scoria or volcanic rock. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Norwegian Topknot (Phrynorhombus norvegicus) adult, camouflaged in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Anakena beach, yachts moored in front of the monolithic giant stone Moai statues of Ahu Nau Nau, four of which have topknots, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chile, South America

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From Sudan to Easter Island, they have a rich cultural significance. In this captivating image, Three Shilluk Warriors of the Upper Nile in Sudan proudly display their intricate topknots, symbolizing their strength and warrior status. Meanwhile, on Anakena beach in Easter Island, monolithic giant stone Moai statues of Ahu Nau Nau stand tall with four of them adorned with majestic topknots. These remarkable structures not only showcase the artistic prowess of ancient civilizations but also highlight the importance placed on head adornments throughout history. Even underwater in Loch Carron, Scotland, we find the Norwegian Topknot fish expertly camouflaged amidst its surroundings. Whether it's for cultural expression or survival tactics, topknots continue to captivate us with their beauty and meaning across different corners of the world.