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A Muslim woman displays the henna art decorating her fingers. In West Africa, it is customary for a bride and her friends to receive temporary henna tatoos on their hands, arms and feet before a wedding. The twisted metal ring on the woman’s middle finger is a magical amulet believed to be imbued with protective powers. IMB Photo

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Collection: Cultural Traditions, Religion, Sub-Saharan Africa
Tags: africa, african traditional religion, cultural traditions, ghana, henna, islam, muslim, sub-saharan africa
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