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Pounding the roots

Tessa Barlin2021

Project FUEL

Project FUEL
India

The San use fibrous roots or the barks of the tree for cleaning and sponging. These are pounded using a heavy bone or a tool. Repeated hammering seperates the roots. These roots collectively work as a sponge, when dipped in water are used to clean the flesh.

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  • Title: Pounding the roots
  • Creator: Tessa Barlin
  • Date Created: 2021
  • Location: XaiXai village, Okavango Delta, Botswana.
  • Type: Photograph
  • Photography: Tessa Barlin
Project FUEL

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