Hari Collection

Greta Garbo in Mata Hari
Greta Garbo (1905-1990) playing the title role in the 1931 film Mata Hari'. Date: 1931

Portrait of Mata Hari at the height of her fame Date: 1929

Lady McLeod in one of her eastern dances
Lady McLeod otherwise known as Mata Hari, meaning eye of the day, performing an eastern dance. Date: 1905

Harihara dancing in the alidha pose, Prathara dynasty (stone)
SCP57291 Harihara dancing in the alidha pose, Prathara dynasty (stone) by Indian School, (10th century); 55x31 cm; National Museum of India, New Delhi, India; Indian, out of copyright

Harihara, late 7th-early 8th century (sandstone)
3615955 Harihara, late 7th-early 8th century (sandstone) by Cambodian, (7th century); 90.2 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

George Harrison Radha Krishna Temple August 1969 George with members of the 12 strong Radha Krishna Temple at a press reception at Sydenham Hill

Harihara, 10th-11th century. Found in the Collection of State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow

Madame Mata-Hari dancing at the Musee Guimet
Mata Hari, a Malay name meaning eye of the day was the stage name of Margaretha Zelle, a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan

Hari-kiri, (seppuku), staged

Mata Hari in Profile
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) wearing her bejewelled headdress and costume for the sacred Brahmic Dagger Dance. Date: 1876 - 1917

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margarete Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Photograph and drawing, early 20th century

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Margarete Zelle. Dutch dancer and spy. Oil over a photograph taken in Paris during World War I

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margarete Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Photograph, c1905

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margaret Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Oil over a photograph

MATA HARI, Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, called (1876-1917). Dutch dancer and spy. Photography

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margerete Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Photograph, 13 February 1917

Pretty Japanese girl
A Pretty young Japanese girl in a floral kimono, posing seated at a table alongside some orchids

Mata Hari / Civa Dance
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) Exotic dancer performs the Prayer to Civa, expressing coquetry and anger, seduction and fury, love and hate

Mata Hari / Dagger Dance
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) dances the sacred Brahmic Dagger Dance, claiming to have learnt it as a child from the priestesses of Java

Mata Hari / Spanish Dance
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) Dutch-born dancer at the Folies Bergere, Paris, where her Spanish Dance won the praise of the critic Serano

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"Hari: A Captivating Enigma of Dance, Espionage, and Devotion" Step into the world of Hari, a name that has been associated with various intriguing figures throughout history. From the enigmatic Mata Hari to the mesmerizing Greta Garbo in her portrayal of this seductive spy, Hari's allure knows no bounds. In ancient times, a sandstone figure of Hari-Hara from Vidisa stands as a testament to the deity's significance. The stone captures the divine essence of Harihara dancing in the alidha pose during the Prathara dynasty. Another sandstone masterpiece from late 7th-early 8th century showcases Harihara's grace and beauty. But it is not just gods who embody Hari; humans too have embraced this captivating name. Lady McLeod captivated audiences with her eastern dances reminiscent of Mata Hari herself. Her performances transported spectators to exotic lands filled with mystery and intrigue. The concept of sacrifice takes on a different meaning when we delve into hari-kiri or seppuku – an act staged for honor or atonement. This ritualistic form echoes both bravery and tragedy intertwined within human nature. George Harrison found solace in spirituality through Radha Krishna Temple in August 1969. Alongside twelve devoted members, he immersed himself in devotion towards Lord Krishna – another embodiment of Hari. Mata Hari remains an eternal muse even today as her portrait continues to fascinate us all. Her mysterious smile hides secrets untold yet draws us closer to unraveling her true identity. Hari encompasses dance, espionage, devotion - each facet intertwining seamlessly like threads woven into an intricate tapestry. Whether portrayed by actors or worshipped as deities carved in stone, one thing remains certain – there is something undeniably enchanting about those named "Hari.