1955 Rotogravure Muslim Islam Shia Drummers India Maharashtra Musician XGRC8 CL4 Keywords specific to this image:

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1955 Rotogravure Muslim Islam Shia Drummers India Maharashtra Musician XGRC8 CL4 Keywords specific to this image:This is an original 1955 duotone rotogravure of Muslim men playing the drums during the final day of Mohurram which is a Muslim festival practiced by the Shia sect to mourn the deaths of Hasan and Husain, the grandsons of the Prophet Muhammad. The drums are played all day without stopping by relays of musicians. This image is probably from the Maharashtra region of India. CONDITION This 56+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout.