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Ethnic Miao boys from China's only gun village<br /> <br /> Basha village in the southeast of Guizhou province, China, is the home of the last tribe of gunmen in China. The Basha are the only tribe that can legally carry real guns in China. The village is isolated from the outside world and the villagers lead a self-sufficient life in the hilly areas of southern China and retain the dressing and living customs hundreds of years ago. <br /> <br /> Their traditional dress is a hand woven indigo-dyed black cotton made waterproof and shiny by coating with egg white. The young boys have their heads shaven at around 7 to 15 years of age leaving just a long shank of hair that is twisted into a topnot. <br /> <br /> The villagers worship trees as gods. They believe the topnots on their heads represent trees, while the purple-brown clothes they wear represent bark. <br /> <br /> All the men carry long flintlock rifles that they shoot in welcoming ceremonies for visitors, and these young boys, dressed in traditional attire, are carrying a shorter version of the guns.<br /> <br /> Other photos from the Miao Basha village can be seen here: <a href="http://goo.gl/63lGDV">http://goo.gl/63lGDV</a><br /> <br /> 11/04/15 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
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Ethnic Miao boys from China's only gun village

Basha village in the southeast of Guizhou province, China, is the home of the last tribe of gunmen in China. The Basha are the only tribe that can legally carry real guns in China. The village is isolated from the outside world and the villagers lead a self-sufficient life in the hilly areas of southern China and retain the dressing and living customs hundreds of years ago.

Their traditional dress is a hand woven indigo-dyed black cotton made waterproof and shiny by coating with egg white. The young boys have their heads shaven at around 7 to 15 years of age leaving just a long shank of hair that is twisted into a topnot.

The villagers worship trees as gods. They believe the topnots on their heads represent trees, while the purple-brown clothes they wear represent bark.

All the men carry long flintlock rifles that they shoot in welcoming ceremonies for visitors, and these young boys, dressed in traditional attire, are carrying a shorter version of the guns.

Other photos from the Miao Basha village can be seen here: http://goo.gl/63lGDV

11/04/15 http://www.allenfotowild.com

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  • Ethnic Miao boys from China's only gun village<br /> <br /> Basha village in the southeast of Guizhou province, China, is the home of the last tribe of gunmen in China. The Basha are the only tribe that can legally carry real guns in China. The village is isolated from the outside world and the villagers lead a self-sufficient life in the hilly areas of southern China and retain the dressing and living customs hundreds of years ago. <br /> <br /> Their traditional dress is a hand woven indigo-dyed black cotton made waterproof and shiny by coating with egg white. The young boys have their heads shaven at around 7 to 15 years of age leaving just a long shank of hair that is twisted into a topnot. <br /> <br /> The villagers worship trees as gods. They believe the topnots on their heads represent trees, while the purple-brown clothes they wear represent bark. <br /> <br /> All the men carry long flintlock rifles that they shoot in welcoming ceremonies for visitors, and these young boys, dressed in traditional attire, are carrying a shorter version of the guns.<br /> <br /> Other photos from the Miao Basha village can be seen here: <a href="http://goo.gl/63lGDV">http://goo.gl/63lGDV</a><br /> <br /> 11/04/15 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>

  • jimholmquist

    on April 12, 2015

    Super portrait!

  • Gene Hyder

    on April 12, 2015

    Terrific shot.

  • Howard's Photography

    on April 12, 2015

    Great capture, fascinating info!

  • fotoeffects

    on April 11, 2015

    Very handsome boys! Such an interesting village!

  • John (300m)

    on April 11, 2015

    sweet shot Terry! Excellent

  • Peggy

    on April 11, 2015

    So interesting and good shot

  • Lgood

    on April 11, 2015

    Very interesting information. I wouldn't have thought of making the jackets waterproof with egg whites. Love the shot, and I really enjoyed the information.

  • Linda Treleaven

    on April 11, 2015

    Great shot of the boys; thanks for the background info!

  • lightray

    on April 11, 2015

    Fascinating look into this isolated culture, both in photo and bg story!

  • Donna McCommon

    on April 11, 2015

    Super shot of these two and great info.
    Thanks for the instructions. I'll give it a try.

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