Moorish dancer figurine "beautiful maiden" courted during the traditional dance
According to history the Moorish Dancers tried to attract attention of the beautiful girl by grotesquely twisted bodies clad in shining garment dancing with highly expressive motion and facial features. As a sign of victory the winner of the dance was presented a golden ring as a token of love and a symbol of good luck
Size: 4032px × 6048px
Location: private home Bavaria Germany Europe
Photo credit: © Christa Knijff / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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