Thailand Long Neck Girl Karen Paduang Hilltribe

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Thailand females of the Long Neck hill tribe Karen Padong hilltribe begin wearing brass rings around their necks at around the age of 6 They are worn to protect them from evil spirits and are only removed on their wedding night

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Size: 3506px × 5392px
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Photo credit: © Henry Westheim / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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