Nails Collection

Martin Luther, 95 Theses
He nails up his 95 Theses, or Propositions, attacking the Churchs traffic in indulgences, on the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg

Dog - Basset Hound, adult with puppy
LA-1307 Dog - Basset Hound, adult with puppy Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ostrich Legs & feet
KF-477 Ostrich - Legs & feet Strutio camelus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Young Lady doing a pedicure on herself (before getting dressed!). Date: circa 1920s

Boxing for Ladies 1886
The modern girl taught to prefer a bout with the gloves to a scratch with her finger nails

Florida / West Indian Manatee - toe nails visible Crystal River, Florida, USA
DSE-241 Florida / West Indian MANATEE - toe nails visible Crystal River, Florida, USA. Trichechos manatus latirostris Douglas David Seifert Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg (chromolitho)
3093667 Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hand Manicure
A hand manicure. Nails are carefully clipped and a choice of stylish nail varnishes in little bottles is offered. Date: 1930s

Crucifixion, Victoria, Gozo, Malta, Europe

LUTHERs 95 THESES
Luther nails to the church door at Wittenberg his 95 theses attacking the sale of indulgences by the Roman Catholic Church, thereby initiating the Reformation

Yogi on bed of nails - Serampore, West Bengal, India. Date: 1925

Woman of the Algerian Berber Ouled Nails Tribe
Woman from the tribe of Ouled Nail in Southern Algeria in their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

Leg in stiletto shoe MRI style, X-ray
Leg in stiletto shoe, coloured MRI style X-ray

Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, North Africa
Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, showing their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

Chinese Doctor / Ca 1915
A Chinese doctor feels the pulse of an aristocratic patient with exceedingly long finger nails

Dutch cartoon, 1794, predicting ballooning in 1804. Chaotic scene as an attempt is made to get the balloon airborne
528657 Dutch cartoon, 1794, predicting ballooning in 1804. Chaotic scene as an attempt is made to get the balloon airborne

Lips of a Tulip
Ruslan Bolgov

Pssst
Martina

Bill Row and John Taylor, two grubbers with iron pick, broom and basket. They search for nails
FLO5003436 Bill Row and John Taylor, two grubbers with iron pick, broom and basket. They search for nails, rings and coins in the cracks between cobblestones

Kongo nkisi nkondi, a container of spirits from the land of the dead, from Zaire, before 1878 (wood, cord)
HSC99339 Kongo nkisi nkondi, a container of spirits from the land of the dead, from Zaire, before 1878 (wood, cord, iron and cloth); height: 83 cm; Royal Museum for Central Africa, Tervuren

Heel Hand
Martina

Love United
Martina

If I got rid of my Demons, I'd lose my Angels
Ruslan Bolgov

unexpectedly
Josefina Melo

küçüğüm
Ummu Nisan Kandilcioglu

Open the sadness
Stefan Eisele

Trompe l'oeil: Two bats nailed to a timber wall, knife and quill pen ("The Bat Painting"), 1738

The Christ Child Holding a Cross, 17th century. Creator: After Guercino  (1591-1666)  
The Christ Child Holding a Cross, 17th century

The Lamentation, between circa 1515 and circa 1517. Creator: Hans Baldung
The Lamentation, between circa 1515 and circa 1517

Still Life with Parrot and Snipes, 1655. Creator: Cornelis Lelienbergh
Still Life with Parrot and Snipes, 1655

Still Life with Implements of the Hunt, 1678. Creator: Johannes Leemans
Still Life with Implements of the Hunt, 1678

Still Life with Implements of the Hunt, 1670-1686. Creator: Johannes Leemans
Still Life with Implements of the Hunt, 1670-1686

Mrs. James Bush, portrait photograph, 1919 Nov. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. James Bush, portrait photograph, 1919 Nov. 18

Pour l'Humanité, pour la Patrie, c1895. Creator: Jean Joseph Weerts
Pour l'Humanite, pour la Patrie, c1895. For Humanity, for the Homeland

A Rose-Breasted Finch Hanging from a Nail, c. 1760. Creator: Barbara Regina Dietzsch
A Rose-Breasted Finch Hanging from a Nail, c. 1760

Esquisse pour l'église de Malakoff : Le Christ mort, 1873. Creator: Adolphe-Henri Dubasty
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Malakoff : Le Christ mort, 1873. The dead Christ

Iron Sole, c. 1940. Creator: Rocco Navigato
Iron Sole, c. 1940

Box for Nails and Pins, 1937. Creator: Wellington Blewett
Box for Nails and Pins, 1937

Nails and Pins, c. 1937. Creator: Wellington Blewett
Nails and Pins, c. 1937

Woman With Nail Polish
Treechild

Queen Nenzima, Belgian Congo, Central Africa
Queen Nenzima of the Mangbettus (Mangbetu) tribe, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), Central Africa. Date: 1922

Finger nails of a high class Chinese person
3790091 Finger nails of a high class Chinese person; (add.info.: Finger nails of a high class Chinese person, four curling nails of extreme length)

The Agony in the Garden (oil on canvas)
NGW185748 The Agony in the Garden (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 232.1x162.5 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

G l a n c e
Hesham Alhumaid

The new word
Claudio Montegriffo (Nero)

Submission?
Damiano Serra

Kongo nkisi nkondi in the form of a two-headed dog, Kozo, from Cabinda (wood and iron)
HSC94480 Kongo nkisi nkondi in the form of a two-headed dog, Kozo, from Cabinda (wood and iron) by African, (19th century); h:67.5 cm; Musee Barbier-Mueller, Geneva

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"Nails: A Journey Through Time, Culture, and Beauty" In the footsteps of Martin Luther's 95 Theses, we embark on a captivating exploration of nails. Just like the Basset Hound teaching its puppy to walk steadily, nails provide us with stability and support in our daily lives. But let's not forget the fascinating ostrich legs and feet – nature's own masterpiece of endurance. Much like a young lady meticulously doing her pedicure, these magnificent creatures take pride in their appearance. Traveling back in time to 1886, we witness an unexpected sight: ladies boxing. Their fierce determination mirrors the resilience found within our own nail beds. And speaking of strength, have you ever seen Florida's West Indian Manatee? Even their toe they can visible as they gracefully navigate Crystal River. Hand manicures remind us that even small acts of self-care can bring immense joy. As we ponder Luther's 95 Theses and Victoria's crucifixion in Gozo, Malta; it becomes clear that nails symbolize both rebellion against injustice and unwavering faith. Venturing into North Africa reveals the enchanting world of Algerian Berber Ouled Nails Tribe women. With their vibrant dances and intricate henna designs on hands adorned with stiletto shoes – they celebrate femininity while defying societal norms. Let us not overlook the hidden beauty beneath those stylish stilettos - an MRI-style X-ray revealing bones supporting a leg ready to conquer any dance floor. Just as Dance of the Ouled Nails captivates Southern Algeria, our own moves can leave lasting impressions wherever we go. From historical milestones to cultural traditions spanning continents; nails hold stories waiting to be discovered. So next time you admire your perfectly polished fingertips or gaze at your toes peeking through crystal-clear waters – remember that beyond aesthetics lies a rich tapestry connecting humanity throughout time and space.