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A man in a white shirt and dark vest crouches on a sun-dappled street in India, playing a wind instrument to a cobra that stands alert with its hood expanded. The 8mm film footage, shot in 1969, captures the traditional snake charmer performance under dappled sunlight, with shadows of trees falling across the dusty ground. The scene includes a basket and a long stick in the background, suggesting a street-side display. The vintage color palette and film grain lend an authentic, nostalgic quality to this archival moment of cultural entertainment.
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