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  Evil Eye

 

Singapore

A river boat in Singapore with a pair of eyes painted on its bow, one on each side of the stem.

 

It is a common practice in Southeast Asia (fig.) and they are believed to be a kind of amulet to protect boats from misfortune and Evil Eye.

 

  Evil Eye