1971-2025

Over 50 Years Photographing the Arctic

RY.2301-16:

A detail of the back of a Komi reindeer herder's belt. The bear's tooth hanging from it is an amulet to protect the wearer from evil. Similar belts are also worn by the Nenets and Khanty. Yamal, Western Siberia, Russia

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