The_‘textbook’_Akali_Nihang_fully_armed_and_‘tyar_bar_tyar’.jpg
Summary
Description The ‘textbook’ Akali Nihang fully armed and ‘tyar bar tyar’.jpg |
English:
The ‘textbook’ Akali Nihang fully armed and ‘tyar bar tyar’ (ready-upon-ready). He has ‘Geru’ (red ochre) rubbed on his legs - this is a local Indian remedy to repel insects, also an antiseptic & blood coagulant. ca.1875.
An archetypal Akali Nihang Bhujangi warrior.
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Date |
circa 1875
date QS:P,+1875-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
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Source | https://twitter.com/moomjamma/status/1108296742578126848 |
Author | Unknown author Unknown author |
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