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A snake charmer in India in 1970 manipulates a patterned snake on a dusty ground, using a woven basket as a prop. The scene, shot on 8mm film, shows the man in traditional clothing crouched beside the coiled reptile, with a cloth-wrapped bundle and metal dish nearby. The warm, earthy tones and visible film grain evoke a raw, authentic moment from a bygone era, capturing a traditional practice in a candid, unposed style.
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