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    Weaving a traditional pattern into a textile in the self proclaimed kingdom of Boti in Western Timor a woman continues the traditional practices of this small isolated community who shun modern amenities and organized religion. Views[951] Circular thatched roofs provide an open air space to meet, cook and socialize in the isolated village of Temkessi. Perched on the edge of a high cliff overlooking the surrounding area of West Timor and the Ocussei enclave or Timor-Leste, the village site was selected for defensive purposes and is accessible through a steep rocky path Views[1175] Their bodies well conditioned from a hard and dangerous living local fishermen joke and discuss the days catch as they pass out kretek clove cigarettes in the Belu Regency of Western Timor Views[744] Traditional tattoos applied to show marital status give way to modern 'Live Strong' bracelets as 3 Generations of women sit outside their home in the village of Kletek in West Timor in the far eastern reaches of Indonesia's East Nusa Tengarra province. Views[981] Lips stained red a Dawan man mixes some tobacco with betel nut a stimulant made from the dried seed of the areca palm and chewed in combination with lime powder. - village of Kletek in West Timor, in the far eastern reaches of Indonesia's East Nusa Tengarra province. Views[346]
     

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