Padaung Woman, Thailand
by Henk Meijer Photography
Title
Padaung Woman, Thailand
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Henk Meijer Photography
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Traveling in the north east of Thailand so it was not such a large trip by boat from Mae Hong Son to these remote villages were these people live close to the Burmese border.
Most people know of the Karen people from television documentaries, magazines and encyclopedias as the "long-neck" or "giraffe" tribe. But the women who wear these brass rings on their neck belong to a sub-group of the Karen known as the Padaung. There are other sub-groups who do not and never have practiced this custom. A further myth is that these rings act to elongate the wearer's neck. Any chiropractor or orthopedic surgeon will tell you that this would lead to paralysis or death. In fact the appearance of a longer neck is a visual illusion. The weight of the rings pushes down the collar bone, as well as the upper ribs, to such an angle that the collar bone actually appears to be a part of the neck.
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March 8th, 2020
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Comments (10)
Sharon W
This is a most beautiful and exceptional portrait. However in reading, it is so sad what will happen medically. Other cultures still, are so fascinating. How wonderful for you to travel all over the world!
Jennifer Nyffeler
Your international travels sound wonderful... and all the images you have been able to capture ~ wow! Thank you for adding me as well! Appreciated!