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The women from the Desia Kondh tribe are readily identifiable by their geometric facial tattoos that on close observation bear striking similarity to tiger's whiskers. These identifying marks ensure they will recognize each other in the spirit world.
Nowadays these facial tattoes are getting less done.
Orissa, India,2011
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Desia Kondh Tribe
The women from the Desia Kondh tribe are readily identifiable by their geometric facial tattoos that on close observation bear striking similarity to tiger's whiskers. These identifying marks ensure they will recognize each other in the spirit world.<br /> Nowadays these facial tattoes are getting less done.<br /> Orissa, India,2011