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Charming the venom from a cobra; a snake charmer with a mongoose, India, 1922. Artist: JH Powell
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Charming the venom from a cobra; a snake charmer with a mongoose, India, 1922. Artist: JH Powell
Charming the venom from a cobra; a snake charmer with a mongoose, India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy, edited by JA Hammerton and published by the Educational Book Company (London, 1922)
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Charming the Venom - A Glimpse into India's Enigmatic Snake Charmers
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. This photograph, taken in 1922 by JH Powell, transports us to the vibrant streets of India. The image captures a mesmerizing moment as a snake charmer skillfully tames a venomous cobra with the help of his trusted mongoose companion. Dressed in traditional Indian attire, the snake charmer sits cross-legged on the ground, his turbaned head held high. With intense focus and unwavering confidence, he blows haunting melodies from his musical instrument, captivating both man and serpent alike. As if under a spell, the cobra rises gracefully from its woven basket, swaying rhythmically to the enchanting tunes. The presence of the mongoose is crucial in this age-old art form. Known for their agility and fearlessness against snakes, these small creatures are natural adversaries to cobras. Their partnership symbolizes harmony between man and nature – an intricate dance where danger meets trust. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only an extraordinary display of courage but also a deep respect for wildlife that has been ingrained within Indian culture for centuries. It reminds us of humanity's fascination with untamed creatures and our desire to conquer fears through ancient rituals. Juxtaposed against Europe's modernity during the 1920s when this photo was published in 'Peoples of All Nations, ' it serves as a reminder that diverse cultures coexist across continents –
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