DP95_37 - A close-up of a devotee at the (?) Monkey God's Birthday Celebrations, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionWith the front of his suit soaked in blood and blood on his chin, neck and arm, the devotee, having sat on a bed of nails and most likely cut his tongue and pierced his cheeks, shows pride and satisfaction at his achievements. This image is related to DP94_07, DP94_19, DP94_20 & DP94_22 (Same person)Date Original15 February 1965CountryCambodia

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SeriesISEAS0073 DP93_01-07, ISEAS0074 DP93_08-39, DP94_01-04, DP94_06-22, DP95_01-03, DP95_08-20, DP95_31-37Southeast Asian Cultural CollectionDorothy Pelzer

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SubjectMonkey God's Birthday celebrationsPhnom PenhCambodiaBody piercingDevotees

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DP95_37 - A close-up of a devotee at the (?) Monkey God's Birthday Celebrations, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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