DP79_05 - A close-up of an Indian man having his palm read

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionThe Indian fortune teller is reading the palm of a Sikh man in Penang, Malaysia. Palm reading is popular in these communities and palm readers can be found in public places such as parks and gardens offering their services to all and sundry. A Sikh man is distinguished by his turban and silver bangleDate Original4 November 1964CountryMalaysia

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SubjectFortune tellingPenangMalaysiaIndiansSikhs

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