'Hindoo Fakir; (Elephant shooting in the Dehra Dhoon)', 1875. [Indian holy man with pierced cheeks, holding an item of religious significance]. From, 'Illustrated Travels' by Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

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