Loincloth Collection (#4)

The Chief, Mango, and portion of his Tribe; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Chief, Mango, and portion of his Tribe; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Saint Sebastian (tempera on wood)
704351 Saint Sebastian (tempera on wood) by Umbrian School; Palazzo Venezia, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Saint Sebastian (d. c.288)

Egyptian Artifact Male Form. Creator: Viet Chu
Egyptian Artifact Male Form

Native of the island of Vatulele, Fiji, Melanesia
6338588 Native of the island of Vatulele, Fiji, Melanesia by AC (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Native of the island of Vatulele, Fiji, Melanesia)

Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa)
6338574 Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa) by Pannemaker & Lisbet (19th century); (add.info.: Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa)

Loading a vat with plant, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617935 Loading a vat with plant, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

St. John the Baptist, 1929 (w / c with gold)
2651339 St. John the Baptist, 1929 (w/c with gold) by Hunt, Henry J. (1867-1950); 38x23 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art; British, out of copyright

Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617934 Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Luggie (measuring lands for cultivation), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617930 Luggie (measuring lands for cultivation), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Melanesian man of Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
6338585 Melanesian man of Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean by AC (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Melanesian man of Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean)

Cutting indigo into cakes, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617945 Cutting indigo into cakes, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Pumping the fecula into boilers, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617942 Pumping the fecula into boilers, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Cutting indigo plant in the field and loading carts, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617933 Cutting indigo plant in the field and loading carts, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Page 116. The Giraffe or Cameleopard, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670046 Page 116. The Giraffe or Cameleopard, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Emperor Montezuma II (c. 1470-1520) at Chapultepec, 1895 (oil on canvas)
REV346187 Emperor Montezuma II (c.1470-1520) at Chapultepec, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Valle, Daniel del (b.1867); Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico City

Bailing water in time of drought, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617946 Bailing water in time of drought, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Pressing the fecula, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617943 Pressing the fecula, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Sowing with drills, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617932 Sowing with drills, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Procession of Wrestlers for a Fundraising Match (Kanjin ozumo dohyo-iri no zu), early 1850s

Loincloth Panel, Peru, 1250/1470. Creator: Unknown
Loincloth Panel, Peru, 1250/1470. Human figure with headdress motif, with birds in border

Loincloth Panel, Peru, A. D. 1000 / 1476. Creator: Unknown
Loincloth Panel, Peru, A.D. 1000/1476

Fragment (Loincloth), Peru, A. D. 1250/1470. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Loincloth), Peru, A.D. 1250/1470. Human figure with headdress motif

Standing Male Figurine Wearing a Necklace and Breechcloth, 500 / 300 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Standing Male Figurine Wearing a Necklace and Breechcloth, 500/300 B.C

The Entombment, c. 1656. Creator: Guercino
The Entombment, c. 1656

The Crucifixion, 1627. Creator: Francisco de Zurbaran
The Crucifixion, 1627

Lamentation over the Body of Christ, c. 1500. Creator: Gerard David
Lamentation over the Body of Christ, c. 1500

The Crucifixion, c. 1370. Creator: Francescuccio Ghissi
The Crucifixion, c. 1370

The Resurrection, 1619 / 20. Creator: Cecco del Caravaggio
The Resurrection, 1619/20

The Crucifixion, 1401 / 04. Creator: Taddeo di Bartolo
The Crucifixion, 1401/04

The Baptism of Christ, 1500 / 05. Creator: Perugino
The Baptism of Christ, 1500/05

Resurrection of Christ, 1665 / 70. Creator: Samuel van Hoogstraten
Resurrection of Christ, 1665/70

Crucifix, 1230 / 40. Creator: Master of the Bigallo Crucifix
Crucifix, 1230/40

The Dream of Saint Jerome, 1476. Creator: Matteo di Giovanni
The Dream of Saint Jerome, 1476

Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed Hermit, 1392 / 95
Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed Hermit, 1392/95

Corpus of Christ, from the Altarpiece of the Crucifixion, 1391-99

The Crucifixion, c. 1487. Creator: Carlo Crivelli
The Crucifixion, c. 1487

The Resurrection, c. 1635. Creator: Bartholomeus Breenbergh
The Resurrection, c. 1635

The Descent from the Cross, c. 1485. Creator: Bernardino Butinone
The Descent from the Cross, c. 1485

Allegorical Figure of America, Derby, 1770 / 80. Creator: Derby Porcelain Manufactory
Allegorical Figure of America, Derby, 1770/80

The Wrestlers, ca. 1785. Creator: Shunsho
The Wrestlers, ca. 1785

Saint Sebastian being tied to a tree, 1625-50. Creator: Girolamo Pedrignani
Saint Sebastian being tied to a tree, 1625-50. After (attributed to) Pietro Testa

Tantalus, ca. 1557-70. Creator: Giulio Sanuto
Tantalus, ca. 1557-70

Christ crucified on the cross, a skull at the base, ca. 1770-1803
Christ crucified on the cross, a skull at the base, after Reni, ca. 1770-1803. [In manus tuas commendo spiritum meum - Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit]

The Trinity, with the crucifixion at center and saints to both sides, 1586

The Flagellation of Christ who is tied to a column at center set within an arcade, 1509

The Martyrdom of Saint Christopher, "Secondo Quadro", 1776
The Martyrdom of Saint Christopher, " Secondo Quadro", 1776. The king of Samos had Christopher tied to a pillar, and ordered four thousand soldiers to shoot arrows at him

Statue of Sovereign Ramesside headdress of the blue crown
5942770 Statue of Sovereign Ramesside headdress of the blue crown and wearing the front loincloth (wood carving) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Louvre, Paris

A Chimu wood figural marker, c. 1100-1400 (wood)
1767139 A Chimu wood figural marker, c.1100-1400 (wood) by Pre-Columbian; 89 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chimu wood figural marker, ca. A.D. 1100-1400)

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"The Loincloth: A Symbol of Cultural Identity and Resilience" Throughout history, the loincloth has been a garment that transcends time and continents, representing various cultures and their unique traditions. From ancient Aztec warriors to indigenous tribes in South America, from religious figures depicted in European art to native fishermen in Hawaii, the loincloth holds a significant place in humanity's diverse tapestry. In Barburdar or punkah wallah communities of India, where men served as fan bearers to keep their masters cool during colonial times, the loincloth was an essential part of their attire. It symbolized both humility and resilience as they endured harsh conditions while fulfilling their duties. Artistic masterpieces like Guercino's "Saint Sebastian" or Hendrick ter Brugghen's "The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John" depict religious figures draped modestly in loincloths. These artworks not only showcase the artists' skill but also highlight how this simple garment can convey profound messages of sacrifice, devotion, and vulnerability. Traveling across continents brings us to Hawaii where native fishermen relied on spears and nets for sustenance. Clad only in loincloths, these brave individuals ventured into treacherous waters embodying strength and connection with nature. From South Africa's Khoisan people donning animal-skin loincloths to Yanomami tribe members navigating through dense jungles clad similarly; these garments represent cultural heritage passed down through generations, and are symbols of identity that connect individuals with their ancestors' wisdom and teachings. Even beyond tribal contexts, historical photographs capture moments such as Apache Medicine Men performing sacred rituals or Veddah men wielding bows and arrows on Ceylon Island (now Sri Lanka). In each instance, the loincloth serves as a reminder of tradition preserved amidst changing times. Java Island showcases yet another facet of this versatile garment.