Earlobes Collection

Sugpiaq (Pacific Yupik) or Alutiiq man of Kodiak Island, Alaska. His earlobes and chin pierced with beads
FLO4722587 Sugpiaq (Pacific Yupik) or Alutiiq man of Kodiak Island, Alaska. His earlobes and chin pierced with beads, his face tattooed

Portrait of a young Dayak Woman - Sarawak, Malaysia - note the elongated earlobes stretched with multiple heavy metal circle earrings. Date: 1952

Buddha from Palembang, 9th-10th century (bronze)
DBP420626 Buddha from Palembang, 9th-10th century (bronze) by Indonesian; height: 37 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Dirk Bakker

Thai Lu Buddha (bronze)
LIT390083 Thai Lu Buddha (bronze) by Thai School; Nan, Thailand; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Sugpiaq man of Kodiak Island, Alaska
Sugpiaq or Alutiiq man of Kodiak Island, Alaska. His earlobes and chin pierced with beads, his face tattooed. From Joseph Billings

Kadoo, a native of the Caroline Islands, with elongated earlobes, necklace and tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature, The South Sea Islands, Ackermann

King of the Caroline Islands. Chief with elongated earlobes and body tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature, The South Sea Islands, Ackermann, 1824

Native fashions of Kenya, East Africa
Native fashions of Kenya (then a British colony), East Africa -- a Kikuyu man of the Nairobi district (top left) with a stretched earlobe; a Masai man (top right)

Two indigenous hunters, Brazil
Two indigenous hunters in Brazil, descended from the ancient Aruacs. Their earlobes are weighted and elongated in childhood. Date: 1922

Sudan - Africa - Men and Women at Lado Enclave Date: circa 1910

Burmese man with cheroot (cigar).. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828

Gold copper alloy spiral lion-head terminal Classical
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Se-quo-yah or George Guess, 1828, illustration from The Indian Tribes of North America, Vol
BAL122943 Se-quo-yah or George Guess, 1828, illustration from The Indian Tribes of North America, Vol.1, by Thomas L. McKenney and James Hall, pub

Borneo / Chiefs Daughter
The youngest daughter of the Chief of Kenowit with huge earrings which have streched her earlobes

Seated Buddhas, Wat Bovornives (Bowonniwet), Bangkok, Thailand

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"Earlobes: A Global Tapestry of Cultural Expressions" From the intricate bronze sculptures of Buddha in Palembang to the captivating Thai Lu Buddha, they have long been a canvas for artistic expression. These adornments transcend time and geography, as seen in the Sugpiaq man of Kodiak Island, Alaska, proudly displaying his stretched earlobes. Journeying further east, we encounter Kadoo from the Caroline Islands, whose elongated earlobes symbolize status and beauty. Similarly, the King of the Caroline Islands dons majestic earrings that reflect his regal stature. Venturing into Africa's vibrant tapestry of native fashions, we witness Kenya's indigenous communities embracing their heritage through ornate earrings adorning their earlobes. In Brazil's lush rainforests, two indigenous hunters showcase their unique cultural identity with traditional jewelry dangling from their ears. Traveling to Sarawak in Malaysia unveils a portrait capturing the grace and elegance of a young Dayak woman with intricately decorated earlobes. Meanwhile, a Burmese man exudes sophistication while puffing on his cheroot (cigar), accentuating his distinctive style with statement earrings. Across continents to Sudan in Africa lies Lado Enclave where men and women celebrate unity through striking earring choices that amplify their individuality within community bonds. The Classical era reveals an exquisite gold copper alloy spiral lion-head terminal - an emblematic representation of power and strength associated with ancient civilizations. Finally, Se-quo-yah or George Guess emerges as an iconic figure from Native American history; his illustrated image showcases how even centuries ago, Native Americans used earrings to honor tradition and express personal identity. Earlobes serve as more than just physical features; they are gateways into diverse cultures worldwide—a testament to humanity's rich heritage woven together by these small but significant adornments.