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Mongol Charms

MONGOL CHARMS

Woman's status is low, her life hard, and her beauty soon fading. Yet she is as well dressed as her husband's means will allow
Where the Glory is in the Crowning

WHERE THE GLORY IS IN THE CROWNING

Many of Mongolia's people live in greatest poverty, and luxuries are the exception. One extravagance, however, they allow themselves: the gorgeous bedecking of their wives' heads in the manner shown above. Two red spots on the cheeks indicate rank