Temple girls dressed alike with nose rings, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

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Title: Temple girls dressed alike with nose rings, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920
Published / Created: between 1915 and 1925
Description: Printed on the photograph are the words, "Dancing Girls." The accompanying caption reads, "Temple girls of South India. These girls are "married" to the idols and become the slaves of the priests." Girls dressed ornately in uniforms pose at the base of a large tree. They all have decorated head-garments and nose rings. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Extent: photographic prints, 8.7 x 10.9 cm

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