In the old bazaar of Herat, a bird and animal seller calmly holds a live snake, his face as steady as his grip. His stall is a small menagerie — finches flutter in cages, pigeons coo from wooden crates, and the unexpected curve of a serpent draws curious stares from passersby. This is a trade rooted in Afghanistan's ancient market culture, where creatures both winged and scaled have long been sold for companionship, display, or folk remedies. In a single frame, the quiet tension between man and reptile captures the raw, unfiltered pulse of bazaar life.
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Man with a Serpent
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Published May 21, 2026
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