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India - Snake Charmer and Cobras
Black and white. A crouching man blowing into a pipe with a basket in front of him. A cobra nearby is facing towards him. Beside the man sits a boy, who seems to be holding two more snakes.. Part of India Box, Boswell Collection. Slide number 291. Date: circa 1890s
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Beside Blowing Charmer Cobra Cobras Crouching Facing Nearby Pipe Sits Slides Snake Snakes
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This photograph, taken in the late 1890s, presents an authentic scene of a snake charmer at work in India. The image, part of the Boswell Collection, depicts a man in traditional attire, skillfully crouching over a basket and blowing into a long pipe. His cobra, poised and alert, faces him, its hood partially open, as if ready to strike. The charmer's apprentice, a young boy, sits beside him, holding two more snakes, their bodies coiled elegantly in his hands. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation and a sense of otherworldliness, as the snakes seem to respond to the hypnotic melody produced by the charmer's pipe. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of India during the late 19th century, a time when such practices were still common in rural areas. The intricate interplay of human connection and animal instinct in this image makes it a fascinating historical document and a testament to the enduring allure of the exotic.
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