Image Gallery: Mourning

Many cultures have strict protocols for mourning the dead. These might include wearing particular clothing or colours and altering the physical appearance in some way.
 

Heva Mourning Dress, Society Islands Heva Mourning Dress, Society Islands
Ahu-parau - Pearl-cloth ornament, Society Islands Ahu-parau - Pearl-cloth ornament, Society Islands
Two widows, Papua New Guinea Two widows, Papua New Guinea
Widow in pipeclay mourning Widow in pipeclay mourning
Widow's mourning tapa cloth Widow's mourning tapa cloth
Widow's mourning vest Widow's mourning vest
Widow's mourning cap Widow's mourning cap
Kopi - Widow's cap, top Kopi - Widow's cap, top
Kopi - Widow's cap, underside Kopi - Widow's cap, underside
Illustration - Woman wearing mourning cap Illustration - Woman wearing mourning cap
Memento mori, earrings Memento mori, earrings
Black silk lace trim dress Black silk lace trim dress
Memento mori, locket Memento mori, locket