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Glimpses of a contented People – the Arunachalis

Images of interesting elements of Arunachali lifestyle have been put together as a general kaleidoscope.

Click to view slideshow.

For separate articles on the specific topics, click on the links below:

Hunter-Gatherer-Weavers

 Innovative housing

 A chance encounter with a Shaman Priest during a sacrifice ritual

The Gaanv Boodhas or Village Headmen of Arunachal Pradesh

Tribal signatures – Face Tattoos of the Apatanis

Fierce Nocte Headhunters

Head Hunting Trophies

jm

January 2012

Hi resolution lifescape images will be available on jainamishra.com soon

The post Glimpses of a contented People – the Arunachalis appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

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January 15, 2012 — wovensouls
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