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Image Not Available for An Indian fakir (beggar) on a bed of thorns. These holy men will endure amazing torture for the sake of their own souls and the souls of those who give alms.
An Indian fakir (beggar) on a bed of thorns. These holy men will endure amazing torture for the sake of their own souls and the souls of those who give alms.
Image Not Available for An Indian fakir (beggar) on a bed of thorns. These holy men will endure amazing torture for the sake of their own souls and the souls of those who give alms.

An Indian fakir (beggar) on a bed of thorns. These holy men will endure amazing torture for the sake of their own souls and the souls of those who give alms.

Creator Emil Otto Hoppé (British, 1878 - 1972)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 14.9 x 21.8 cm (5 7/8 x 8 9/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/5662
    LocationNot currently on display

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