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28-NOV-2008

A Konyak warrior. The Konyaks are known for their erstwhile headhunting tradition that was practiced sporadically till a few decades back. A man, who could bring the heads of his victims during the ‘wars' with the other tribes, was entitled to have tattoos on his face and chest. The more heads the warrior collected, the higher his esteem in the society.

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Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography03-Dec-2009 16:14
Stunning portrait, Vote !
Martin Schiff30-Jan-2009 21:41
Fantastic image. The lighting is perfect.
Rob Oele27-Jan-2009 14:00
Fantastic details, a prizewinner. VVV
Guenter Eh27-Jan-2009 09:35
Beware of this warrior - otherwise your head willbe a part of his collection! :) Excellent portrait of him against the dark background!
Tim van Woensel26-Jan-2009 17:44
Eye catching portrait. Voted!
Pawel Kazmierczyk23-Jan-2009 20:53
strong image, great narrative. This guy must be into his 60ties and I still would not want to confront him... :) Big vote
MarcWildPassion22-Jan-2009 22:14
Nice contrast, nice picture, nice information; V
Guest 22-Jan-2009 10:00
very good! i'd cut the top a bit.
Eric Herbelin22-Jan-2009 07:25
perfect VVVV
Tim Reisdorf22-Jan-2009 04:55
wow... great detail, terrific lighting
Michal Leszczynski21-Jan-2009 18:51
Excellent!! V!
Victoria20-Jan-2009 12:47
Very strong emotions
Robyco20-Jan-2009 11:56
Outstanding !! (V)
Guest 20-Jan-2009 10:19
wow, terrific Johan.
silvia marmori20-Jan-2009 04:02
a superb capture... features and expression.. enhanced by that background and light!
he doesn't have more tattoos, but he looks brave enough to have got some!
blizzard20-Jan-2009 01:33
mood power impact
brilliant camera work v
Guest 19-Jan-2009 21:26
Stunning image Johan....BV