Wearing historical costumes, members of the California tribe of Acjahemen or Juaneno Indians in San Juan Capistrano, CA, reenact an ancient teaching scene where older members explain tribal lore to younger ones. This scene involves the polishing of an abalone shell.

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Size: 3732px × 5584px
Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Photo credit: © Marmaduke St. John / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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