A real bargain !“Only 150 Rupees per tooth…” says Mr Singh, who comes from the neighbouring state of
I was wondering who were the previous owners of all the various shapes of teeth heaped on his little temporary stall erected by the street side. “Are they from dead people?” I asked. “Oh no, Miss, they are carved from stone” he said, proudly. “And how do you fix them?” I asked. Mr Singh’s English wasn’t proficient enough to explain this very technical aspect. But he showed me little pots. “Is it glue?” I said. “Yes, to fix teeth”, he answered. An old Tibetan man passed by, stopped and opened wide his almost toothless mouth for him. Mr Singh took a quick look and said “you need 10 teeth: 1500 Rupees”. The old man looked at him intently and said…”a bit too much for me! Not worth it”. He laughed and left.
Fortunately, I did not need Mr Singh’s services. I still have all my teeth intact and I smiled wide to convince him. But who knows…. maybe one day and for 3 Euros? It may well be a bargain !
