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One of the most popular Kolkata postcard subjects were these masked dancers.
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[Original caption] Devil Dancers, Calcutta. The Devil Dancer with his painted body, hideous mask, and fantastic head-dress is supposed to strike terror unto the beholder; as a rule he but succeeds in amusing him. The attitude struck and the whole performance is more grotesque than alarming. [end] [Original caption] Devil Dancers, Calcutta. The Devil Dancer with his painted body, hideous mask, and fantastic head-dress is supposed to strike terror unto the beholder; as a rule he but succeeds in amusing him. The attitude struck and the whole performance is more grotesque than alarming. [end] |
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© imagesofasia 2007-08 |
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