16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
BONDA

The Bonda tribes are most primitive tribe of India who live in the isolated hill regions of the Malkangiri district of southwestern Odisha, India. Bondas are generally semi-clothed, Bonda women wear metal bands adorning their necks. Among the Bondas alcoholism is a major issue. They spend much time brewing and consuming liquor from rice, palm and the mahua flower.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: India
Camera: NIKON D750
Copyright: © SANGHAMITRA SARKAR