Warriors and Traditional Attire

Artistic representations of historical warriors and cultural costumes, featuring intricate designs and stylization in black and white.

Etruscan warrior historical costume - Etruscan warrior styled with a bronze statue of the 6th century BC ,property released Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 5026531 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Nang talung' is the shadow puppet theatre popular in southern Thailand. It is an art form said to have originated as early as 400 BC in Southeast Asia. Performances usually last well into the night and remain an essential if diminishing part of village life in Thailand's Deep South. Nang means animal hide, from which the figures are cut. Talung refers to Phatthalung, a town in southern Thailand where the art form is said to have originated. It is the task of a single skilled person, the 'nai nag' or puppet master, to create the whole show. Sitting behind an illuminated screen, he maneuvers up to six puppets per scene. The changing tone of the puppeteers voice differentiates between the characters, while a band of musicians adds tension to the story. While the more formal 'nang yai' is based on the Hindu epic the Ramayana known as the Ramakien in Thai 'nang talung' takes its inspiration from everyday life.

samurai warrior. Black and white vector

Silhouette of Chinese opera masks, isolated on white background Silhouette of Chinese opera masks, isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/OleksandrxKostiuchenkox 9747103

Mantle ("The Paracas Textile") Nasca. Mantle ("The Paracas Textile"), 100-300 C.E. Cotton, camelid fiber, 24 5/8 × 58 11/16 in. (62.5 × 149 cm). This extraordinarily complex mantle, or cloak, is one of the most renowned Andean textiles in the world. It was most likely used as a ceremonial object. The ninety figures decorating the border, created by needle knitting, have been interpreted as a microcosm of life on Perus South Coast two thousand years ago, with a particular focus on agriculture. Many of the images illustrate native flora and fauna as well as cultivated plants. Costumed figures may represent humans impersonating gods and acting as intermediaries between the real and supernatural worlds. Severed human trophy heads are shown as germinating seeds, suggesting the practice of ritual sacrifice and the interconnected cycles of birth and death. Este extraordinariamente complejo manto, o capa, es uno de los textiles andinos más conocidos en el mundo. Fue usado probablemente como

Subdeacon, Ecclesiastical costume Greece, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1844.

Etruscan warrior historical costume - Etruscan warrior styled with a bronze statue of the 6th century BC ,property released Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 5026531 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Mantle ("The Paracas Textile") Nasca. Mantle ("The Paracas Textile"), 100-300 C.E. Cotton, camelid fiber, 24 5/8 × 58 11/16 in. (62.5 × 149 cm). This extraordinarily complex mantle, or cloak, is one of the most renowned Andean textiles in the world. It was most likely used as a ceremonial object. The ninety figures decorating the border, created by needle knitting, have been interpreted as a microcosm of life on Perus South Coast two thousand years ago, with a particular focus on agriculture. Many of the images illustrate native flora and fauna as well as cultivated plants. Costumed figures may represent humans impersonating gods and acting as intermediaries between the real and supernatural worlds. Severed human trophy heads are shown as germinating seeds, suggesting the practice of ritual sacrifice and the interconnected cycles of birth and death. Este extraordinariamente complejo manto, o capa, es uno de los textiles andinos más conocidos en el mundo. Fue usado probablemente como

Charlemagne (742-814). King of the Franks (768-814), king of the Lombards (774-814), and emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (800-814). Charlemagne holding the globus cruciger in one hand and the sword in the other. Motto shown around the sword: In scelus exurgo, sceleris discrimina purgo. Engraving from a miniature in "Registres de l'Université de Paris". "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-ge et à l'époque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

St Alban. Engraving from Lives of the Saints by Sabin Baring-Gould published in 1897.

Mexican High Priest A.D. 1500

American 20th Century, Plate 38 Saint Michael From Portfolio Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico, 1935 1942 Plate 38: Saint Michael: From Portfolio Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico

Illustration depicting a Knights Templar or simply a Templar. The Knights Templar were a Catholic military order founded in 1119 and recognised in 1139 by the papal bull Omne datum optimum. The order was active until 1312 when it was perpetually suppressed by Pope Clement V by the bull Vox in excelso. The Templars became a favoured charity throughout Christendom and grew rapidly in membership and power. They were prominent in Christian finance. Templar knights, in their distinctive white mantles with a red cross, were among the most skilled fighting units of the Crusades.

Medieval Knight

Chnum, Chenemu, is an ancient Egyptian god, ram-headed creator god, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Qin Shi Huangdi (259 BC 210 BC), king of the Chinese State of Qin from 246 BC to 221 BC during the Warring States Period. Emperor of China 221 to 210 BC. He undertook projects, including the first version of the Great Wall of China and a massive national road system.

Mantle ("The Paracas Textile") Nasca. Mantle ("The Paracas Textile"), 100-300 C.E. Cotton, camelid fiber, 24 5/8 × 58 11/16 in. (62.5 × 149 cm). This extraordinarily complex mantle, or cloak, is one of the most renowned Andean textiles in the world. It was most likely used as a ceremonial object. The ninety figures decorating the border, created by needle knitting, have been interpreted as a microcosm of life on Perus South Coast two thousand years ago, with a particular focus on agriculture. Many of the images illustrate native flora and fauna as well as cultivated plants. Costumed figures may represent humans impersonating gods and acting as intermediaries between the real and supernatural worlds. Severed human trophy heads are shown as germinating seeds, suggesting the practice of ritual sacrifice and the interconnected cycles of birth and death. Este extraordinariamente complejo manto, o capa, es uno de los textiles andinos más conocidos en el mundo. Fue usado probablemente como

Osiris, the Egyptian god of the afterlife, god of the dead, rebirth and the Nile, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

In Chinese mythology, Wen Chung is honored as the Minister of Thunder. He is pictured, as in this early 1900s illustration, with three eyes. From the eye in the middle of his forehead a ray of white light is said to proceed to a distance of more than two feet. He was a minister of the king Chou (1100s B.C,).

Mexican warrior, 16th century, Mexico, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from the 19th century, exact date unknown, Central America

Suiren was the discoverer of Fire, according to ancient Chinese legend. It is said he is one of The Three August Ones in remote ancient China. From his depictions, he apparently had three eyes.

Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit) of Brahma, from the set KyaiDrajat

Mantle ("The Paracas Textile") Nasca. Mantle ("The Paracas Textile"), 100-300 C.E. Cotton, camelid fiber, 24 5/8 × 58 11/16 in. (62.5 × 149 cm). This extraordinarily complex mantle, or cloak, is one of the most renowned Andean textiles in the world. It was most likely used as a ceremonial object. The ninety figures decorating the border, created by needle knitting, have been interpreted as a microcosm of life on Perus South Coast two thousand years ago, with a particular focus on agriculture. Many of the images illustrate native flora and fauna as well as cultivated plants. Costumed figures may represent humans impersonating gods and acting as intermediaries between the real and supernatural worlds. Severed human trophy heads are shown as germinating seeds, suggesting the practice of ritual sacrifice and the interconnected cycles of birth and death. Este extraordinariamente complejo manto, o capa, es uno de los textiles andinos más conocidos en el mundo. Fue usado probablemente como

A woodcut engraving depicting an Arab chemist. At the bottom right of the picture is a still. Dated 17th century

Figure of Saint Joseph of the Nativity scene isoalted on a white background

Cai Shen can also be referred to as Zhao Gongming (Chao Kung-ming) or Bi Gan (Pi-kan). Though Cai Shen began as a Chinese folk hero, later deified and venerated by local followers and admirers, Taoism and Pure Land Buddhism also came to venerate him as a god. Cai Shen's name is often invoked during the Chinese New Year celebrations. He is often depicted riding a black tiger and holding a golden rod. He may also be depicted armed with any one of several iron weapons.

Hindu God Krishna.. Hindu God Krishna. Vector hand drawn illustration.

Chinese tradition opera mask, isolated on white background Chinese tradition opera mask, isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/OleksandrxKostiuchenkox 9747092

Engraved portrait of Sufi Ali Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and naval officer. Dated 16th Century

Portrait of Saint Clara. Engraving from Lives of the Saints by Sabin Baring-Gould.

Vietnam has a long tradition of music and theatre that combines indigenous and foreign influences. The earliest known instruments are the frog drums of the Dong Son Period from around 250BC. This was followed by a millennium of immersion in Chinese cultural traditions which remains very apparent. In 981, after the reassertion of national independence, King Le Dai Hanh invaded neighbouring Champa and carried the royal court dancers and musicians back to his capital. Consequently traditional Vietnamese music is considered to blend Dong Son techniques with those of China as well as, through the Hinduised Kingdom of Champa, Indian musical forms. It is based a five-tone scale in contrast to the eight-tone scale generally used in the West.

Ancient Roman emperor historical costume - Ancient Roman emperor in a tunic, styled with relief the end of the 1st century ,property released Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 5029441 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Schardan warriors from the bodyguard of Ramses II Egypt, Scherden, also Serden, Schardana, Sardana, is from the New Kingdom onwards the New Egyptian term for a group of people who partly attacked Egypt, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Peruvian warriors of the Inca period. From an ancient Peruvian painting.

Chinese tradition opera mask, isolated on black background Chinese tradition opera mask, isolated on black background Copyright: xZoonar.com/OleksandrxKostiuchenkox 9747106

fine arts, China, brass rubbing, Buddhist monk Hsuean dsang returning in the year 645 with the holy Sankrit scripts back to China, carrying a bamboo pannier with blind with incense vessel, for adoration of the holy content, late 19th century, copy after missing stone plate, height: 139,5 cm, private collection,

Mantle ("The Paracas Textile") Nasca. Mantle ("The Paracas Textile"), 100-300 C.E. Cotton, camelid fiber, 24 5/8 × 58 11/16 in. (62.5 × 149 cm). This extraordinarily complex mantle, or cloak, is one of the most renowned Andean textiles in the world. It was most likely used as a ceremonial object. The ninety figures decorating the border, created by needle knitting, have been interpreted as a microcosm of life on Perus South Coast two thousand years ago, with a particular focus on agriculture. Many of the images illustrate native flora and fauna as well as cultivated plants. Costumed figures may represent humans impersonating gods and acting as intermediaries between the real and supernatural worlds. Severed human trophy heads are shown as germinating seeds, suggesting the practice of ritual sacrifice and the interconnected cycles of birth and death. Este extraordinariamente complejo manto, o capa, es uno de los textiles andinos más conocidos en el mundo. Fue usado probablemente como

Black and White Illustration from the Loutrell Psalter circa 1340; Sowing Seed

Santa rides a donkey Date: late 19th century

18th century Japanese samurai armour suit.

Nats are spirits worshipped in Burma in conjunction with Buddhism. They are divided between the 37 Great Nats and all the rest (i.e., spirits of trees, water, etc). Almost all of the 37 Great Nats were human beings who met violent deaths. According to Sir Richard Carnac Temple, who wrote the definitive English language study on The Thirty-Seven Nats in 1906, all Burmese nat-with two exceptions, including Thagya Nat-are the spirits either of former royalty, or of persons connected with royalty. Most lived between the 13th and 17th centuries, and nowadays each is associated with a special cult, that is a specific ceremony or festival, together with an appropriate place and time for performing it.

Image of Saint James the Greater with the text of one of the commandments of the church, 1440. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Woodblock engraving depicting the Lamb of God. The figure of the lamb carrying a cross and a flag or banner became the emblem of Christ. Dated 19th century

Shadow puppet. Java, Indonesia

OFRENDA A SAN RAMON - SIGLO XX. Author: FRANCISCO ASOREY (1889-1961). Location: MUSEO PROVINCIAL. LUGO. SPAIN.

Yukinoshita Sadaiye Japanische Samurai-Rüstung aus dem 17. Yukinoshita Sadaiye Japanische Samurai-Rüstung aus dem 17. Copyright: xZoonar.com/GallóxGusztávx 22565955

Atahualpa (1497ñ1533) was the last Sapa Inca (sovereign emperor) of the Tawantinsuyu (the Inca Empire) before the Spanish conquest. During the Spanish conquest, the Spaniard Francisco Pizarro captured Atahualpa and used him to control the Inca Empire. Eventually, the Spanish executed Atahualpa, effectively ending the empire

Kaimanmaske des Mehinaku-Stammes Caiman mask of the Mehinaku tribe, Brazil. Artifacts of America. Publication of the Meyers encyclopedia, Vol. 7, Leipzig, Germany, 1910. LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/SergeyxKohlx 23196721

indian god lord vishnu. ethnic deity of Hinduism mythology. vector illustration design.. indian god lord vishnu. ethnic deity of Hinduism mythology. vector illustration design

Chinese tradition opera mask, isolated on black background Chinese tradition opera mask, isolated on black background Copyright: xZoonar.com/OleksandrxKostiuchenkox 9756485

Daniel in lion den Bible story glyph icon. Legendary hero praying. Religious legend. Christian religion. Biblical narrative. Silhouette symbol. Negative space. Vector isolated illustration

Egyptian headdress, vintage engraved illustration.

The Sioux tribe performing a beggar dance, 1841.Artist: Myers and Co

Virgin Mary

Five Javanese Court Officials.The axiom clothes make the man’ also held true in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types’. The accurately rendered garments and batik motifs indicate not only the region from which these men came, they also provide information about their rank and status. These resolute, confident figures are exceptional and were probably painted by a non-Western artist. In European depictions, Indonesians wereusually depicted as adversaries, colonial subjects or innocent’ primitives.

Statue of Thado Min Phyar, founder of the empire Ava, Inwa, formerly Ava, Mandalay Division, Myanmar, Asia

Nativity figure, king

Piramide papistique. Satiric representation of the Roman Church hierarchy as the Serpent of Hell. Protestant anti-papist flyer, Holland. 16th century.

Woodblock engraving depicting a Salishan woman with her child. The child is cradled in a device used to flatten the forehead. Dated 20th century

Shennong (Vietnamese: Than Nong), also known as the Emperor of the Five Grains (Wugu xiandì), was a ruler of China and cultural hero who lived some 5,000 years ago and who taught the ancient Chinese the practice of agriculture. Appropriately, his name means ' Divine Farmer'. He is also believed to have discovered tea. The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors (Sanhuang wudi; Wade-Giles: San-huang wu-ti) are a blend of mythological rulers and cultural heroes from ancient China dating loosely from the period from c.3500-2000 BCE. This represents the earliest period of recorded Chinese history and is regarded as largely mythological. In chronological terms it precedes the Xia Dynasty (c.2070-1600 BCE). There are several variations as to who constitute the various Three Sovereigns and Seven Emperors. According to the Diwang Xishi or Record of Imperial Lineages, also called the 'Sovereign Series' in English, the Three Sovereigns were, in chronological sequence: Fuxi, Shennong and Huangdi. The

Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit) of Sanga HyangYama

Man in Bell Hat, China - Costumes & Occupations

Phu Son Tu buddhist temple. Bodhidharma Daruma (5th - 6th century ) was a Indian Buddhist monk, and is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Zen. Tan Chau. Vietnam.

Arhat, Bhadra, 15th century (1886). Artist: Unknown

Vector illustration of Moses standing for Passover.

Churchman's Cigarette card depicting the Inca's Ransom

Continuous line drawing illustration of the Prophet Moses with staff holding a stone table with ten commandments done in mono line art doodle style in black and white.. Prophet Moses with Staff Holding a Stone Table with Ten Commandments Continuous Line Drawing

Saint Rudesind; Black and White Illustration

Jumping Santa Claus, historical illustration

Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit) of Sri Begawan or Bolodewo, from the set KyaiDrajat

Portrait of a male Chinese opera performer holding a weapon

Jurisprudence, torture and punishment in medieval China, a convict is bound to a wooden cruciform frame. A man carries a severed head in a cage, which served as a deterrent example in public space, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th century model, exact date of depiction unknown, historical

Mien-ning, 241st emperor of China, not in 1780 proclaimed August 25, 1820, died February 25, 1850, vintage engraving. Mien-ning, 241st emperor of China, not in 1780 proclaimed August 25, 1820, died February 25, 1850, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1853. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673946

Snake Charmers of Marrakesh John Newcomb, Ink drawing, 2002

Wooden dance mask created by the indigenous Aparai people, Brazil. Dated 20th Century

Jurisprudence, torture and punishment in medieval China, The image shows a historical depiction of Manchu officials or figures during the Qing Dynasty, judges and executioners (1644 - 1912) in China, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th century original, exact date of depiction unknown, Historical

Religious totem or idol, mayan or aztec monument traditional culture elements. Isolated statue with face and spears, ancient civilization customs and indigenous traditions. Vector in flat style. Maya or aztec mask, statue or monument idol totem

Figure of Saint Nepomuk, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Jurisprudence, torture and punishment in medieval China, two convicts, chained by hands and feet, are presented by guards, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th century model, exact date of presentation unknown, historical

Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means 'old master' or 'old one', and is generally considered honorific.

Statue of St. Pancras, Baroque pilgrimage church in Hafnerberg, Triesingtal (Triesing Valley), Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

The figures shown here are representative of people in the 12th and 13th centuries. They represent, from left to right: lay judge, mayor, town official, bailiff, farmer, vassal.

Cartoon Saint Patrick Character. Vector patron saint of Ireland, dressed in traditional green and gold robes, holding a bishops staff. Legendary personage symbolizes Irish heritage, and Christianity. Cartoon Saint Patrick Character, patron of Ireland

greek goddess athena cartoon Cartoon Illustration of Mythological Greek Goddess Athena Copyright: xZoonar.com/IgorxZakowskix 7215870

buddhist monks praying at temple in Chiangmai, Thailand, sketch

Drawing of Vishvakaman

Jurisprudence, torture and punishment in medieval China, Lingchi torture method, death by a thousand cuts. The convicted person was tied to a wooden frame while the executioner or an assistant kneeled in front of it to prepare or carry out the sentence, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th century original, exact date of depiction unknown, historical

Berber tribesman wears his knife on a sash over his shoulder and a blue robe in the sand dunes of the Erg Chegaga, in the Sahara region of Morocco.

Portrait of King Thibaw Min (1859-1916) the last king of the Konbaung Dynasty of Burma (Myanmar) and also the last in Burmese history. Dated 19th Century

Jacob. Patriarch of the Israelites. Engraving. The Nuremberg Cronicle", 15th century.

Burmese Prince on Visit of State, With his Wife, "Classical Portfolio of Primitive Carriers", by Marshall M. Kirman, World Railway Publ. Co., Illustration, 1895

Greek god Apollo. Cartoon ancient Greece deity of art. Divine man playing lyre. Isolated religious male character in white toga and golden wreath. Vector standing person with gold musical instrument. Greek god Apollo. Cartoon ancient Greece deity of art. Divine man playing lyre. Religious male character in white toga and golden wreath. Vector person with gold musical instrument

Drawing sketch style illustration of Agamemnon, king of Mycenae in the Greek mythology with arms crossed set inside circle on isolated background.

The figures pictured in this illustration show two Mexican women and a Mexican priestess around A.D. 1500. The illustration dates to 1882.

Jurisprudence, torture and punishment in medieval China, punishment of a criminal through public display on the street, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th century model, exact date of presentation unknown, historical

Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit) of Patuk, from the set KyaiDrajat

Retro woodcut style illustration of fortune teller, medium, psychic, mystic,seer, soothsayer or clairvoyant scrying on a crystal ball with eye on isolated backgroubd.. Fortune Teller With Crystal Ball Woodcut

Portrait of a male dandiya dancer with a stick , Navaratri

Virgin Mary Praying on White

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