Hindu man with all but his head buried to seek religious merit, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

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Title: Hindu man with all but his head buried to seek religious merit, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920
Published / Created: between 1915 and 1925
Description: "A man buried in the ground with only his head showing above. If he remains buried for any length of time he will be practically eaten alive by worms." A man's head is all that shows above the ground. There is some food around him and a few blankets strung up behind him. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Extent: photographic prints, 8.5 x 13.3 cm

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