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The king standing over the prostrate bull.

The king standing over the prostrate bull.

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Zwei verschiedene Aufnahmen der Rîkah, des Thronsessels, auf welchen man in Mekka die jungfräuliche Braut in der Duchlah-nacht zu erheben pflegt. Auf B sitzt der Bräutigam dort, wo die Braut sitzen soll. [18 A, B]
The king performing a religious ceremony.

The king performing a religious ceremony.

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Danse au Mushenge. - A black and white photo of a group of people

Danse au Mushenge. - A black and white photo of a group of people

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Cérémonie du couronnemement 18 Avril 1852!!!

Cérémonie du couronnemement 18 Avril 1852!!!

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Human figure with head of a lion [Quyunjik];  King placing his foot of the neck of a captive [Calah]; Two women riding on a mule [Quyunjik].

Human figure with head of a lion [Quyunjik]; King placing his foot of...

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Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 20. Nordwand.

Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 20. Nordwan...

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Presenting a banner at a hospital, Changteh District, China.

Presenting a banner at a hospital, Changteh District, China.

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The King's libation - Wonders of the Ancient World

The King's libation - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Neues Reich. Dynastie XVIII.  El Amarna [Tell el-Amarna]. Südliche Gräbergruppe, Grab 3. [B.]

Neues Reich. Dynastie XVIII. El Amarna [Tell el-Amarna]. Südliche Grä...

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Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 10. Nordwand, östlicher Theil.

Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 10. Nordwan...

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Religious dancing of the Blacks, termed "Shouting".

Religious dancing of the Blacks, termed "Shouting".

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Dossay, fête religieuse au Caire (vue instantanée).

Dossay, fête religieuse au Caire (vue instantanée).

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Tout d'abord le chef des griots va, en signe de soumission, s'incliner.

Tout d'abord le chef des griots va, en signe de soumission, s'incliner...

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African wedding day., Italy

African wedding day., Italy

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Monuments of Nineveh - Procession of the gods.

Monuments of Nineveh - Procession of the gods.

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Neues Reich. [Dyn. XIX., XX.] Theben [Thebes]:  Dêr el Medînet [Dayr al-Madînah Site]: a - c  Grab 9.; d. Grab 10. [a.  jetzt im K. Museum zu Berlin.]

Neues Reich. [Dyn. XIX., XX.] Theben [Thebes]: Dêr el Medînet [Dayr a...

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Neues Reich. Dynastie  XVIII.  Theben [Thebes]. Grab von Abd el Qurna.

Neues Reich. Dynastie XVIII. Theben [Thebes]. Grab von Abd el Qurna.

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The Cha-no-yu, or Tea-Ceremony, One of the Esoteric Arts of Japan.

The Cha-no-yu, or Tea-Ceremony, One of the Esoteric Arts of Japan.

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Veduta di Zaovyeh; Albero a cui si Fanno le offerte; Giardino dell' Instituto del Cairo.

Veduta di Zaovyeh; Albero a cui si Fanno le offerte; Giardino dell' In...

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Aumaga seated around tanoa bowl, 'Ava (or kava) ceremony, Samoa.

Aumaga seated around tanoa bowl, 'Ava (or kava) ceremony, Samoa.

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Neues Reich. Dynastie XX.  Medînet Hâbu. Grosser Tempel:  a. Zweiter Hof, Südostwand; b. c. Nordöstlicher Architrav; d. Inschrift um die Cella; e. Inschrift an der östlichen Aussenwand des Vorhofs.

Neues Reich. Dynastie XX. Medînet Hâbu. Grosser Tempel: a. Zweiter H...

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A King of Ejayboo; Governor of Lagos on right; For years the rulers of this tribe made the profession of Christianity a capital crime.

A King of Ejayboo; Governor of Lagos on right; For years the rulers of...

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Principal Chiefs of Benin City.

Principal Chiefs of Benin City.

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Harvard Class Day Exercises, Cambridge, Mass.

Harvard Class Day Exercises, Cambridge, Mass.

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Libation - Public domain dedication image

Libation - Public domain dedication image

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Flying the Carp, the Fish of Good Omen, on the Boys' Festival in Early May.
Opfernde Priester - Wonders of the Ancient World

Opfernde Priester - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Zuni Priests praying to Gods of War

Zuni Priests praying to Gods of War

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The Alake and some of his officials.

The Alake and some of his officials.

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The entrance into  a Vai town of the "Femba" or women's devil

The entrance into a Vai town of the "Femba" or women's devil

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A Native Prince and attendants.

A Native Prince and attendants.

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Display of Dolls and Toys on the Girls' Festival in March.

Display of Dolls and Toys on the Girls' Festival in March.

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1. Vue de Zaòuyéh; 2. Arbre au quel on fait des offrandes; 3. Jardin de l'Institut du Caire.

1. Vue de Zaòuyéh; 2. Arbre au quel on fait des offrandes; 3. Jardin d...

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Neues Reich. Dynastie XXVI.  Pyramiden von Giseh [Jîzah] . Grab 81. Erste Kammer: a. Südwand; b. Wesatwand; c. Nordwand.

Neues Reich. Dynastie XXVI. Pyramiden von Giseh [Jîzah] . Grab 81. Er...

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Unveiling Tablet, Gloucester, Mass.

Unveiling Tablet, Gloucester, Mass.

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Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 14. Südwand, östlicher Theil.

Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 14. Südwand...

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Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 10. Südwand, östlicher Theil.

Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 10. Südwand...

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Fragments des manuscrit - Public domain dedication image

Fragments des manuscrit - Public domain dedication image

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Roman marriage - Wonders of the Ancient World
Byzantium is created capital of the East-Roman Empire = Die Grundung des neuen herrscher Sitzes der oströmischen Kaiser Zubyzanz
Festlicher Zug (Pompa) zu den Spielen im Circus

Festlicher Zug (Pompa) zu den Spielen im Circus

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Denderah [Dandara] (Tentyris). Costumes et bas-reliefs sculptés dans l'appartement du Zodiaque et sur les murs du Grand Temple.

Denderah [Dandara] (Tentyris). Costumes et bas-reliefs sculptés dans l...

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Die zwishcen Muna und ‘Arafah gelegene Pilgerstation Muzdal’fah.
Trajan, in the attire of a priest, offers a suovetaurilia to purify the Roman army

Trajan, in the attire of a priest, offers a suovetaurilia to purify th...

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Of drawers som are deepe and som more narrow of ye same cabbinett. [sic]

Of drawers som are deepe and som more narrow of ye same cabbinett. [si...

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Der Berg ‘Arafah während der jährlichen Pilgerversammlung (von Süden aus gesehen).

Der Berg ‘Arafah während der jährlichen Pilgerversammlung (von Süden a...

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Opening of the American Museum of Natural History.

Opening of the American Museum of Natural History.

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Danse au Mushenge. - A black and white photo of a dirt road

Danse au Mushenge. - A black and white photo of a dirt road

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Le boeuf gras dans l'antiquité; Le boeuf Apis

Le boeuf gras dans l'antiquité; Le boeuf Apis

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Graduating class, Straight University, New Orleans.

Graduating class, Straight University, New Orleans.

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Dancing Dervishes - Sketches of character and costume in Constantinople

Dancing Dervishes - Sketches of character and costume in Constantinopl...

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Idols carried in procession, by Assyrian warriors

Idols carried in procession, by Assyrian warriors

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Tab. 3. Tùkam ; Tab. 4. Ciardháva.

Tab. 3. Tùkam ; Tab. 4. Ciardháva.

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The reception of the " Ah-Haussoo-Noh-Beh," or " Queens Mouths."

The reception of the " Ah-Haussoo-Noh-Beh," or " Queens Mouths."

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Danse au Mushenge. - A black and white photo of a group of people

Danse au Mushenge. - A black and white photo of a group of people

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The late Neamlau and an officer.

The late Neamlau and an officer.

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Inauguration du monument de Mariette Pacha. 14. 2. 90

Inauguration du monument de Mariette Pacha. 14. 2. 90

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The late Bale of Ibadan and some of his officials.

The late Bale of Ibadan and some of his officials.

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Masque Mashamboy. - A black and white photo of a man in a costume

Masque Mashamboy. - A black and white photo of a man in a costume

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Kruboys practicing marriage dance

Kruboys practicing marriage dance

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Pompa, qua Sacrorum Ministri ad ultimam Solemnis Sacrificij actionem prosedunt.

Pompa, qua Sacrorum Ministri ad ultimam Solemnis Sacrificij actionem p...

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A Mohammedan chief and his standard - bearer.

A Mohammedan chief and his standard - bearer.

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Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 14. Norwand, westlicher Theil.

Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 14. Norwand...

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La déesse Cybèle était promenée sur un char, au son de la flûte et des cymbales

La déesse Cybèle était promenée sur un char, au son de la flûte et des...

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The Taurobolium - Wonders of the Ancient World
Interior of the Parthenon, Greece

Interior of the Parthenon, Greece

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Verehrung des Apis-Stieres - Egypt

Verehrung des Apis-Stieres - Egypt

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Procession of the sacred bull Apis

Procession of the sacred bull Apis

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Conferring the toga - Wonders of the Ancient World

Conferring the toga - Wonders of the Ancient World

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A pagod worshipp in ye Indies; another. [sic]

A pagod worshipp in ye Indies; another. [sic]

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Bas-reliefs at an entrance to a small temple  (Nimroud.) [Nimrud = Calah]

Bas-reliefs at an entrance to a small temple (Nimroud.) [Nimrud = Cal...

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Eagle-headed figure, (N.W. palace, Nimroud)

Eagle-headed figure, (N.W. palace, Nimroud)

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Vita domestica: Immagine esterna di una casa; Cortile interno di una casa con giardino, ove si rappresenta una festa.

Vita domestica: Immagine esterna di una casa; Cortile interno di una c...

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