Nail Collection (#2)

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)

Yoga practicing

Bronze hands with gold studs preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, The Gregorian Etruscan Museum Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy

Armor of Mars of Todi preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gregorian Etruscan Museum Body Armor Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy

Driving the Golden Spike on 10th May, 1869 (colour litho)
PNP246765 Driving the Golden Spike on 10th May, 1869 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page of Victorian adverts - November 1895
A variety of advertisements in The Illustrated Sporting Dramatic News dated November 1895. November 1895

Piers Corbyn, brother of Labour Politician Jeremy Corbyn, pictured in Maida Vale, West London in 1975. Piers Corbyn was a member of The Young Liberals

Jael hammering a tent peg into the temple of the sleeping Sisera, to the right a servant hides behind a curtain; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history

The Descent from the Cross, 1615-31. Creator: Charles David
The Descent from the Cross, 1615-31

Trench knife made from a barbed wire stanchion 1916
Trench knife made from barbed wire stanchion 1916 (c). This type of knife is also known as a French Nail. Associated with World War One (1914-1918). Date: circa 1916

A client presents her nails after they have been painted on Valentines Day at Wuse market in Abuja, Nigeria February 14, 2018. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde

Catholic worshipers take part in celebrations of the Assumption of Mary at Jasna Gora
Catholic worshiper holds a rosary as she takes part in celebrations of the Assumption of Mary at Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, Poland August 15, 2018

A student takes part in an antigravity yoga class at the Om Factory in New York
A student takes part in an " antigravity" yoga class at the Om Factory in New York August 16, 2011. " Antigravity" yoga makes use of hammocks to help practitioners gain greater

People affected by the September 19, 2017 earthquake hold up their hands as they take part in a march to mark the six-month anniversary of the quake in Mexico City, Mexico March 19, 2018

A member of the clergy reads from the Bible to Ebola Patients in the recovery wing of the Hastings Ebola treatment centre in a neighbourhood in Freetown December 21, 2014

A hand of a Sadhu or a Hindu holy man is seen after taking a dip in the waters of Shipra river during the second Shahi Snan (grand bath) at Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain, India, May 9, 2016

An albino baby Bennetts wallaby is carried by his mother in their enclosure at the zoo in Duisburg June 22, 2012. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender (GERMANY - Tags: ANIMALS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A hand of a migrant touches a bus window at the Croatia-Slovenia border crossing at Bregana, Croatia, September 20, 2015. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh

A guns collector holds a 7. 65 caliber bullet in his house in Bordeaux
A guns collector holds a 7.65 caliber bullet in his house in Bordeaux, France, March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

A woman gets a manicure at a street stand in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 26, 2019. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares

Recently-harvested coffee fruits are pictured at a plantation in Tepezonapa, in Veracruz state, Mexico, August 14, 2019. Picture taken Agosto 14, 2019. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

A resident affected by the earthquake and tsunami cries during Friday prayers in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, October 5, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

An employee rolls tobacco at the Corona tobacco factory in Havana
REFILE - CORRECTING MONTH An employee rolls tobacco at the Corona tobacco factory in Havana, Cuba, July 3, 2019. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

90's London_33
Carlos_Grury_Santos

The new word
Claudio Montegriffo (Nero)

Submission?
Damiano Serra

Screw-city
Fred Louwen

new york
Carlos Gonzalez

Reaching No 02
Pictufy Studio III

Reaching No 01
Pictufy Studio III

Oyster & Pearls No 01
Pictufy Studio III

Gerbera girl
Suguru Sumimoto

Nail Polishes
Martina

Hands Connect
Beth Cai

Mrs Chips the Carpenter's Wife

Master Chips the Carpenter's Son

Advert for Peggy Sage
Wartime advert for Peggy Sage Salons and nail polish. Date: 1940

Saint Luke Painting the Crucifixion, by Zurbaran
Francisco de Zurbaran (1598-1664). Spanish painter. Saint Luke Painting the Crucifixion. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain. Date: circa 1650

NAIL TALISMAN
GNOSTIC NAIL TALISMAN 2nd century Gnostics wore these inscribed nails to protect them against lemures - spirits of the unhappy dead Date: 1923

Human Figure (wood, metal, feathers)
938600 Human Figure (wood, metal, feathers) by African School; Private Collection

The infant Christ asleep on a cross, his head resting on a skull, a crown of thorn... 17th century. Creator: Anon
The infant Christ asleep on a cross, his head resting on a skull, a crown of thorns and nails in the foreground, after Reni, 17th century

Plate 14: Main Altarpiece, Chimayo: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935/1942

Usa, California. Old latch and bolt, ghost town of Bodie

BLOOD QUEEN
DEBASISH CHATTOPADHYAY

Jesus being nailed to the Cross, 1520
2562742 Jesus being nailed to the Cross, 1520 by Pordenone, Giovanni Antonio (1484-1539); Duomo (Cattedrale Santa Maria dell Assunta), Cremona, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Cremona)

Crucifixion (polychrome wood)
875177 Crucifixion (polychrome wood) by Italian School, (15th century); Museo e Galleria Mozzi Bardini, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; © Giuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

The Resurrection, c. 1475 (oil on wood)
FIA5388043 The Resurrection, c.1475 (oil on wood) by Bermejo, (Bartolome de Cardenas) (c.1435/40-1500); 90x69 cm; Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; Photo © Fine Art Images

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"Nail: From Ostrich Legs to Crucifixion, a Journey through History and Culture" In Central America's vibrant Costa Rica, the art of hand manicure takes center stage. Skilled artisans delicately shape nails into works of art, transforming them into stunning extensions of beauty. But nails have always played diverse roles throughout history. From a simple case of nails and screws used for construction to their unexpected connection with chloroform experiments in the early days of scientific exploration. Did you know that even toilets had a role to play in the evolution care? In 1930, toilet manicures were all the rage as women sought innovative ways to pamper themselves. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Victoria, Gozo, Malta - where crucifixion became synonymous with nails. The haunting image reminds us of the sacrifices made throughout Europe's tumultuous past. On a lighter note, nail polish remover has become an essential tool for those seeking change or simply wanting a fresh start. It effortlessly wipes away layers of color and allows for endless possibilities. Venturing further eastward brings us face-to-face with the captivating Women of the Algerian Berber Ouled Nails Tribe. Their intricate nail designs tell stories passed down through generations - each stroke representing resilience and cultural heritage. Witnessing the Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria is like stepping into another world altogether. This mesmerizing performance celebrates tradition while showcasing grace and elegance unique to North Africa. Looking back at history reveals fascinating glimpses into how nails shaped societies worldwide. An advert from 1913 showcases John Pound & Co cases - reminding us that even mundane objects can leave lasting impressions on our collective memory. Finally, let's not forget "The Village Blacksmith" immortalized by Richard Elmore's painting turned line engraving in 1862. A testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship that continues to inspire awe today.