Men sacrificing a goat on a long pole, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

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Title: Men sacrificing a goat on a long pole, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920
Published / Created: between 1915 and 1925
Description: Printed on the photograph are the words, "Propitiation To The Goddess Kali In [?] of Cholera." The accompanying caption reads, "Sacrificing a goat to a heathen god in India." A goat is stuck on top of a long pole, which has been secured in the ground. There are three men standing and squatting near the goat. Another man in the background is driving oxen who are pulling a cart. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Extent: photographic prints, 8.9 x 12.2 cm

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