A Comb in Her Hair

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There she is in the middle of the crowded village. She’s not particularly unique. The only thing that distinguishes her from the other adolescents in the village is the comb in her hair. The photo only shares a moment in the time we spent together. I had noticed her from the precise moment we drove up to her home village, she had excitedly placed the comb in her hair. My guess is that she wanted to get dressed up for our welcoming. Assumingly, a simple comb can be a dressy adornment for any occasion. However, her expression in this portrait, adorns her far beyond any cherished comb.