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AN INDIAN WOMAN WEARING A VERMILLION SPOT OR A
BLACK PEARL NECKLACE IS MARRIED. AFTER A CERTAIN
AGE THE VERMILLION SPOT IS WORN FOR BEAUTY,
BUT A SINGLE WOMAN CAN STILL BE DISTINGUISHED
BY THE BLACK PEARL NECKLACE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; INDIA
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.153 |
Date learned: 02-29-1968