Torch-bearer and wife; the man carries a torch and brass oil vessel, the woman carries oil and a measure. Inscribed: ‘The Mussalchee tribe or linkboy; and generally accompanies a travelling palankeen.’
Vaishnava mendicant ‘(Dasari)’ and female devotee; the man carries various pots and a gong, and blows on a couch shell; the woman carries a lampstand and peacock feather fan. Inscribed: ‘The Costume of the Dassary, a religious Mendicant who gives notice of his approach, by blowing a horn and st...
Vaishnava mendicant ‘(cattani)’ and female devotee; the man carries a pot and a fan, the woman a rosary. Inscribed: ‘The Satana, a religious Mendicant, he announces his approach by singing.’
Man and woman of the Mariyamman cult; the man balances pots on his head and beats a drum, the woman also beats a drum. Inscribed: ‘The Poojaree’;’ or person appeasing the wrath of the Goddess Mariama who presides over Diseases.’