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Indian Kashmir's Economy
Walnut wood carving items are displayed during the 'Know Your Artisan' exhibition organized by the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 30, 2025. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto) -
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Indian Kashmir's Economy
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Daily Life In Mexico City
Traditional alebrijes from the state of Guerrero are seen in the center of the Coyoacan borough, in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 10, 2025. (Photo by Jose Luis Torales/NurPhoto) -
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Daily Life In Toronto, Canada
A totem pole stands in a park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Daily Life In Toronto, Canada
A totem pole stands in a park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 1, 2023 - Karat city, south Ethiopia, Africa: The Konso tribe is notable for erecting Wakas memorial statues to honor a deceased man who killed an enemy. The Koncho tribe, maintains a traditional lifestyle centered around agriculture, livestock herding, and animistic beliefs. Known for their distinctive clothing, body painting, and ceremonies, they preserve their cultural heritage amidst the challenges of modernization. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Badger Bates: I feel like I am very lucky, even though I am no millionaire.
Barkandji man, Badger Bates, premiering his work of a Ngatji (Rainbow Serpent) for the 2022 Biennale in Sydney at the Barangaroo Cutaway, NSW, AustraliaBarkandji man, Badger Bates, premiering his work of a Ngatji (Rainbow Serpent) for the 2022 Biennale in Sydney at the Barangaroo Cutaway, NSW, Australia
The Barkandji artist shares the story behind the giant steel serpent he has made for the 2022 Sydney biennale, and how it feeds into his wider fight for water rights.
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Badger Bates: I feel like I am very lucky, even though I am no millionaire.
Barkandji man, Badger Bates, premiering his work of a Ngatji (Rainbow Serpent) for the 2022 Biennale in Sydney at the Barangaroo Cutaway, NSW, AustraliaBarkandji man, Badger Bates, premiering his work of a Ngatji (Rainbow Serpent) for the 2022 Biennale in Sydney at the Barangaroo Cutaway, NSW, Australia
The Barkandji artist shares the story behind the giant steel serpent he has made for the 2022 Sydney biennale, and how it feeds into his wider fight for water rights.
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Badger Bates: I feel like I am very lucky, even though I am no millionaire.
Barkandji man, Badger Bates, premiering his work of a Ngatji (Rainbow Serpent) for the 2022 Biennale in Sydney at the Barangaroo Cutaway, NSW, AustraliaBarkandji man, Badger Bates, premiering his work of a Ngatji (Rainbow Serpent) for the 2022 Biennale in Sydney at the Barangaroo Cutaway, NSW, Australia
The Barkandji artist shares the story behind the giant steel serpent he has made for the 2022 Sydney biennale, and how it feeds into his wider fight for water rights.
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Badger Bates: I feel like I am very lucky, even though I am no millionaire.
Barkandji man, Badger Bates, premiering his work of a Ngatji (Rainbow Serpent) for the 2022 Biennale in Sydney at the Barangaroo Cutaway, NSW, AustraliaBarkandji man, Badger Bates, premiering his work of a Ngatji (Rainbow Serpent) for the 2022 Biennale in Sydney at the Barangaroo Cutaway, NSW, Australia
The Barkandji artist shares the story behind the giant steel serpent he has made for the 2022 Sydney biennale, and how it feeds into his wider fight for water rights.
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Badger Bates: I feel like I am very lucky, even though I am no millionaire.
Barkandji man, Badger Bates, premiering his work of a Ngatji (Rainbow Serpent) for the 2022 Biennale in Sydney at the Barangaroo Cutaway, NSW, AustraliaBarkandji man, Badger Bates, premiering his work of a Ngatji (Rainbow Serpent) for the 2022 Biennale in Sydney at the Barangaroo Cutaway, NSW, Australia
The Barkandji artist shares the story behind the giant steel serpent he has made for the 2022 Sydney biennale, and how it feeds into his wider fight for water rights.
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Badger Bates: I feel like I am very lucky, even though I am no millionaire.
Barkandji man, Badger Bates, premiering his work of a Ngatji (Rainbow Serpent) for the 2022 Biennale in Sydney at the Barangaroo Cutaway, NSW, AustraliaBarkandji man, Badger Bates, premiering his work of a Ngatji (Rainbow Serpent) for the 2022 Biennale in Sydney at the Barangaroo Cutaway, NSW, Australia
The Barkandji artist shares the story behind the giant steel serpent he has made for the 2022 Sydney biennale, and how it feeds into his wider fight for water rights.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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National Coronavirus memorial to emergency workers
Sculptor Philip Jackson with a maquette for a planned sculpture which will become the first national memorial for thousands of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty and which he has recently modified to add the figure of a nurse wearing the type of PPE used to treat patients with corona virus in Sussex Friday May 22, 2020.
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Mono Print
A wood carver with his latest carving secured in a vice while he continues to work with his carving tools, gauging out the wood into the delicate shapes. (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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This elderly wood carver, with mallet poised, chipping out a detailed design for a wooden panel. (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Fine carving is a dying art. Here a carver from Vienna is engaged on copying the intricate design of an 18th Century French frame, for which he needs most of his 230 tools, Upbrook Studios, Bayswater, London.
This craftsman was for three years employed by HM Office of Works to help restore the splendour of the carvings in the House of Commons, which had been heavily damaged by enemy action. (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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A former tombstone carver, Satt turned to woodcarving after having taken sick. (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Wood carving - a Somerset master craftsman at work, chiselling out lettering for a wooden sign. (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Fine carving is a dying art. Here a carver from Vienna is engaged on copying the intricate design of an 18th Century French frame, for which he needs most of his 230 tools, Upbrook Studios, Bayswater, London.
This craftsman was for three years employed by HM Office of Works to help restore the splendour of the carvings in the House of Commons, which had been heavily damaged by enemy action. (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Europe, Czech Republic, Prague, Czech handicraft sign
Czech handicraft sign, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe
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BARONG MASK,BACUNG TEMPLE, BALI, INDONESIA
Barong is a fictional character in the mythology of Bali. A mythical jungle beast, friend of the human beings, fighting against Rangda, queen of the witches, the evil. In Bali each region, each village of the island has his own Barong. The protective spirit for it's forests, lands and rice fields. During the year the Barong is stationed in his temple. Given food and attention. Several times of the year the Barong comes out of his temple and walks through the rice fields as an animal with four legs. Two adult men are slipping into the Barong and are dancing through the village and the rice fields. for the Balinese and even for the tourists the Barong is the most spectacular and important mask. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological tradition of Bali. The mask of Barong is considered a sacred item and before it is brought out, a priest must be present to offer blessings by sprinkling it with holy water taken from Mount Agung, and offerings must be presented. The relationships between men, gods and spirits have been fixed for generations and dictate the daily life of every Balinese. A festive meal has been laid at the feet of the barong, the guardian spirit of the village.
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BARONG PROCESSION ON GUMICIK BEACH, BALI, INDONESIA
Bali's beaches are either of black volcanic sand, or of white powdered coral. Within sight of the Bali Beach Hotel on Gumicik Beach the procession has reached its destination after marching for hours. Priests dedicate the votive offerings which have been brought along so that they can then be eaten by the worshippers. Barong is a fictional character in the mythology of Bali. A mythical jungle beast, friend of the human beings, fighting against Rangda, queen of the witches, the evil. In Bali each region, each village of the island has his own Barong. The protective spirit for it's forests, lands and rice fields. During the year the Barong is stationed in his temple. Given food and attention. Several times of the year the Barong comes out of his temple and walks through the rice fields as an animal with four legs. Two adult men are slipping into the Barong and are dancing through the village and the rice fields. for the Balinese and even for the tourists the Barong is the most spectacular and important mask. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological tradition of Bali. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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BARONG PROCESSION, BATUBULAN VILLAGE, BALI, INDONESIA
Rice and religion are inseparable on Bali. Once a year the villagers of Batabulan bring their barong, a fabulous, mystical creature symbolizing goodness, out of the temple. They carry him in a joyful procession through the rice-fields and down the river to the sea, where he is handsomely bedecked with votive gifts. Barong is a fictional character in the mythology of Bali. A mythical jungle beast, friend of the human beings, fighting against Rangda, queen of the witches, the evil. In Bali each region, each village of the island has his own Barong. The protective spirit for it's forests, lands and rice fields. During the year the Barong is stationed in his temple. Given food and attention. Several times of the year the Barong comes out of his temple and walks through the rice fields as an animal with four legs. Two adult men are slipping into the Barong and are dancing through the village and the rice fields. for the Balinese and even for the tourists the Barong is the most spectacular and important mask. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological tradition of Bali.
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BARONG PROCESSION THROUGH A RICE-FIELD, BATUBULAN VILLAGE, BALI, INDONESIA
Rice and religion are inseparable on Bali. Once a year the villagers of Batabulan bring their barong, a fabulous, mystical creature symbolizing goodness, out of the temple. They carry him in a joyful procession through the rice-fields and down the river to the sea, where he is handsomely bedecked with votive gifts. Barong is a fictional character in the mythology of Bali. A mythical jungle beast, friend of the human beings, fighting against Rangda, queen of the witches, the evil. In Bali each region, each village of the island has his own Barong. The protective spirit for it's forests, lands and rice fields. During the year the Barong is stationed in his temple. Given food and attention. Several times of the year the Barong comes out of his temple and walks through the rice fields as an animal with four legs. Two adult men are slipping into the Barong and are dancing through the village and the rice fields. for the Balinese and even for the tourists the Barong is the most spectacular and important mask. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological tradition of Bali. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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BARONG PROCESSION THROUGH A RICE-FIELD, BATABULAN VILLAGE, BALI, INDONESIA
Rice and religion are inseparable on Bali. Once a year the villagers of Batubulan bring their barong, the fabulous, mystical creature symbolizing goodness, out of the temple. They carry him in a joyful procession through the rice-fields and down the river to the sea, where he is handsomely bedecked with votive gifts. Barong is a fictional character in the mythology of Bali. A mythical jungle beast, friend of the human beings, fighting against Rangda, queen of the witches, the eval. In Bali each region, each village of the island has his own Barong. The protective spirit for it's forests, lands and rice fields. During the year the Barong is stationed in his temple. Given food and attention. Several times of the year the Barong comes out of his temple and walks through the rice fields as an animal with four legs. Two adult men are slipping into the Barong and are dancing through the village and the rice fields. for the Balinese and even for the tourists the Barong is the most spectacular and important mask. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological tradition of Bali. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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BARONG DANCER SHOWING HIS FACE, BALI, INDONESIA
The Barong dancer is showing his face. In this case it is a show for the tourists. No religious ceremony. Barong is a fictional character in the mythology of Bali. A mythical jungle beast, friend of the human beings, fighting against Rangda, queen of the witches, the evil. In Bali each region, each village of the island has his own Barong. The protective spirit for it's forests, lands and rice fields. During the year the Barong is stationed in his temple. Given food and attention. Several times of the year the Barong comes out of his temple and walks through the rice fields as an animal with four legs. Two adult men are slipping into the Barong and are dancing through the village and the rice fields. for the Balinese and even for the tourists the Barong is the most spectacular and important mask. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological tradition of Bali. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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RANGDA MASK, PACUNG TEMPLE,BALI, INDONESIA
Rangda, the queen of the witches. Rangda is the night, the darkness from which emanate illness and death. The witch has a contender for supremacy, the Barong. A fantastic animal, a mythical lion which is protecting human beings from her evil spirits.
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BARONG MASK,PACUNG TEMPLE, BALI, INDONESIA
Barong is a fictional character in the mythology of Bali. A mythical jungle beast, friend of the human beings, fighting against Rangda, queen of the witches, the evil. In Bali each region, each village of the island has his own Barong. The protective spirit for it's forests, lands and rice fields. During the year the Barong is stationed in his temple. Given food and attention. Several times of the year the Barong comes out of his temple and walks through the rice fields as an animal with four legs. Two adult men are slipping into the Barong and are dancing through the village and the rice fields. for the Balinese and even for the tourists the Barong is the most spectacular and important mask. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological tradition of Bali. The mask of Barong is considered a sacred item and before it is brought out, a priest must be present to offer blessings by sprinkling it with holy water taken from Mount Agung, and offerings must be presented. The relationships between men, gods and spirits have been fixed for generations and dictate the daily life of every Balinese. A festive meal has been laid at the feet of the barong, the guardian spirit of the village. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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Mono Print
Forty eight years ago, apprentice dairy woodcarver Ken Whittle was told his was a dying trade. Today, his dairy moulds are in demand all over the world, and he even has an apprentice of his own.
Now an energetic sixty two year old, Ken still practices his ancient craft in the workshop of Howard Brothers, woodware manufacturers, of Chesham, Buckinghamshire. Seen here with his 250 carving tools, working on another butter mould, created out of sycamore.
8 April 1968 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Mono Print
A wood carver practicing his ancient skills in his workshop, gouging out a detailed swirl pattern.
July 1967 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Mono Print
Mrs E Rushworth seen at work on her wood-carvings at her Old Windsor, Berkshire, home which is lavishly furnished with lovely examples of her craft.
6 December 1954 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Mono Print
Carver John Hudson at work in the factory of Nicholls and Janes, High Wycombe, furniture makers.
8 August 1953 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Mono Print
Miss Hilda Connolly from South Tottenham, London, a student at Stoke House, Stoke Hammond, near Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, attending a course in the art centre. Seen here cutting the block for fabric printing.
10 September 1951 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Mono Print
Busy in the watch room of the old King's Bench prison (where Smollet served a term, and Dickens placed Micawber) wood carvers are still cutting up rough special work for the new Houses of Parliament. The main buildings were demolished in 1869 and the firm E.J. Bradford - stone and wood carvers occupy the watch room.
Seen here Mr J Senyard carving a coat of arms in wood in the watch room of the old King's Bench Prison, Southwark, London, England.
26 April 1950 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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