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The last generation linked to the Apatani practice in Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh
- The Apatani women of Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, represent the last generation to wear the tribe’s traditional facial tattoos and wooden nose plugs, a practice banned in the 1970s but still proudly carried by elderly women.
- The Apatani (Tanw, Apa Tani, or Apa) are an indigenous tribal group of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Known for their distinct cultural identity, ecological knowledge, and traditional practices.
- Primarily inhabit the Ziro Valley, located in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.
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