A Bengalese child with a tabiz around her neck, an amulet, worn by Hindus and Moslems alike. Ears and noses of girls are pierced for jewelry at a very early age.

ca. 1944-1945

Not on view

Photographer: John Gutmann
Title: A Bengalese child with a tabiz around her neck, an amulet, worn by Hindus and Moslems alike. Ears and noses of girls are pierced for jewelry at a very early age.
Date: ca. 1944-1945
Object Type: Photograph
Medium: gelatin silver print
Dimensions: 333 x 264 mm (13 1/8 x 10 3/8 in.)
Credit Line: Bequest of John Gutmann in honor of Dr. Walter Heil
Accession Number: 2000.119.2.129