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RY.2602-12:A Nenets idol figure called 'Myadpukutsya' (old woman of the tent) who protects the family and promotes fertility. A new belt is added to the figure every time a child is born into the family. Yamal, NW Siberia, Russia© Bryan & Cherry Alexander PhotographyAll images on this site are the Copyright of Arcticphoto, all rights reserved, all moral rights asserted and may not be reproduced without permission |