Native Dress Collection

President Nkrumah Of Ghana
Ghana: c. 1957 Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of newly independent Ghana. The British crown colony of the Gold Coast, became its own country of Ghana on March 6, 1957. Dr. Nkrumah became its first President

Greece, Athens, Close-up of Presidential Guard at Parliament
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Colombia, Medellin, Little Boy on Typical Attire Petting a Foal

Colombia, Medellin, Men Posing Wearing Typical Attire

Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Vallarta Dancers, Bailarines de Vallarta, sculpture by Jim Demetro

Montenegrins
LLM338383 Montenegrins by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montenegrins. All Round the World, First Series (1868).); © Look and Learn

A Village Headman in Native Dress (b / w photo)
3652881 A Village Headman in Native Dress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Village Headman in Native Dress)

The Late Czar of Russia (engraving)
1107787 The Late Czar of Russia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Czar of Russia)

The Kinh Luoc or Emperors Viceroy in Tonkin, 1896 (colour litho)
CHT239293 The Kinh Luoc or Emperors Viceroy in Tonkin, 1896 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Finnish woman in traditional costume, engraved by J. Laroque (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT233070 Finnish woman in traditional costume, engraved by J. Laroque (engraving) (b/w photo) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Group of young girls in front of the residency at Filinge near Nyamey, Niger
ARH214774 Group of young girls in front of the residency at Filinge near Nyamey, Niger, 1929 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Samoa, Navigators Islands (engraving)
6003650 Samoa, Navigators Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samoa, Navigators Islands)

Trans African hovercraft expedition. Wearing his mask, one of the Pagan dancers of the Dogon tribe who performed a special dance for their visitors when the expedition travelled overland to their

Africa, Morocco, Chefchaouen. A traditional womans hat in the Rif mountain area hangs on a blue door in the town of Chefchaouen

Tunisians and a Greek woman, 1800s
Tunisians from Monastir and a woman from Thessaly, Greece. Antique hand-colored print

Author James Willard Schultz
Glacier National Park, Montana: September 17, 1926 Author James Willard Schultz talks with Chief Bear Hat of the Kootenai Tribe on the Glacier National Park Reservation

Vanuatu, Tanna Island Fetukai, Native Dress-young boy with sea shell horn VANUATU-Tanna Island-FETUKAI: Black Magic and Kava Test Tour-Villagers in Native Dress-young boy with sea shell horn

Two young Samburu girls help each other preparing for a celebration, Wamba District, Kenya Two young Samburu girls help each other preparing for a Kenya, Wamba District

Gabbra women sing and dance to celebrate a wedding. The traditional metal ornamentation on their heads is called malmal

General Roberts
India: 1878. General Roberts and Politicals pose for a portrait

Maharajah Gaekwar of Baroda
London, England: c. 1926. The Maharajah Gaekwar of Baroda, India at the Round Table Conference dinner party given by King George

Native Woman Kneading Bread
South Africa: c. 1923. A native woman kneading bread on a flat stone outside her hut

Gold Coast Africa Broadcasting
Accra, Gold Coast: June 17, 1943 Mallam Isq Katsina (L) and Mallam Bello Kano (R) broadcast to British West Africa from the Gold Coast broadcasting station in Accra

Zulu Bride Carrying Water
South Africa: c. 1923 A young Zulu bride carrying water on her head in a black polished clay container

Indian Women Learn Bridge
Everglades, Florida: January 15, 1935 An instructor is teaching Seminole Indian women in Florida how to play contract bridge

Eskimos At The Penny River
Penny River, Alaska: c. 1902 Eskimos at the Penny River near Nome in Alaska

Banana Harvest
Somalia: c. 1960. A young woman with a harvest of bananas

New Guinea Rubber Production
New Guinea: January 21, 1944. A native Papuan man feeds slabs of rubber through the cutting and rolling machine. The rubber trees were originally brought in from Malaysia

Dressing the Issiyoko
The Issiyoko is the Warriors headring, at Slambo Boloi, November 1869 Sketch 69 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines, (1859-1871)

Australia, Queensland, Aboriginal Natives (MR)

Australia, Queensland, Caims, Aboriginal Native with Didgeridoo, Model released (MR)

Australia, Queensland, Aboriginal Native, Model Released (MR)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Native Dress: A Glimpse into Cultural Heritage" From President Nkrumah of Ghana to Montenegrins, it has long been a symbol of cultural pride and identity. This captivating collection showcases the diverse range of traditional attire worn by people across the globe. In a striking black and white photograph, we witness a Village Headman adorned in his exquisite native dress. The intricate details and craftsmanship speak volumes about his esteemed position within the community. An engraving transports us back in time to witness the regal elegance of The Late Czar of Russia, donning his majestic robes. Such attire not only reflected nobility but also conveyed power and authority. Traveling eastward, we encounter Kinh Luoc or Emperor's Viceroy in Tonkin through a vibrant color lithograph. His resplendent costume signifies both tradition and hierarchy within Vietnamese culture. A Finnish woman captured in an engraved portrait proudly displays her traditional costume, showcasing Finland's rich heritage with its unique patterns and designs meticulously crafted by J. Laroque. Moving further south to Africa, young girls gather before the residency at Filinge near Nyamey, Niger wearing their vibrant native dresses. Their smiles radiate joy as they celebrate their cultural roots. The enchanting engraving from Samoa takes us on a journey to Navigators Islands where locals embrace their ancestral traditions through elaborate garments that embody their Polynesian heritage. Venturing into Morocco's Rif mountain area reveals an extraordinary sight - a traditional woman's hat that stands as an emblematic piece representing femininity and regional customs passed down for generations. The Trans African hovercraft expedition introduces us to one of Pagan dancers who wears an enigmatic mask while performing rituals steeped in ancient traditions—a mesmerizing display celebrating spirituality and indigenous beliefs.