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Portrait of a young Dayak Woman - Sarawak, Malaysia
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Portrait of a young Dayak Woman - Sarawak, Malaysia
Portrait of a young Dayak Woman - Sarawak, Malaysia - note the elongated earlobes stretched with multiple heavy metal circle earrings. Date: 1952
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1952 Circle Dayak Earlobes Earring Earrings Elongated Heavy Malaysia Malaysian Multiple Note Sarawak Stretch Stretched Stretches
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This evocative portrait captures the youthful beauty and resilience of a Dayak woman from Sarawak, Malaysia, in the 1950s. The young woman's elongated earlobes, stretched with multiple heavy metal circle earrings, are a striking feature of her traditional Dayak ethnicity. The intricate design of the earrings, which were often made from precious metals and precious stones, signified her status and identity within her community. The Dayak people are an indigenous group that inhabits the Borneo rainforest, with Sarawak being one of the Malaysian states where they are most concentrated. This photograph, taken in 1952, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Dayak people before the influences of modernization and globalization began to reshape their traditional way of life. The portrait also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the diverse cultural traditions and identities of indigenous communities around the world. The elongated earlobes and heavy metal circle earrings of the Dayak women are just one example of the unique and intriguing customs that make up the tapestry of human history and diversity.
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