Photographs of Suriname and its Surrounds

Gold Mine

Maku in the forest.

Da Sako sprinkles the afflicted with pemba. 

Paranam. This is where exorcisms are normally performed. The flags mark completed rituals. 

Obiya Tafaa. The dead live here.

Ritual wailing at a Ma Dame's funeral

The witchcraft object found in front of my neighbors house. 

Da Sako and the dead person (koo sama) flag. This is the seat of the brother of the medium, who was killed by thieves.

At Da Tony's wake.

Winti "play", Santi Goon. The women is possessed by the spirit of a former Matawai paramount chief. 

Images of the Gods, Shieldtown and Huntley, Guyana

Wi pakisei fu Basiya "Da Tony" African (1940-2013). Ala wi lobi yu anga e misi yu!

Ma Adjuame's funeral

Haruspicy. The signs were right.

Da Eti rests.

Healing Da Tony of his avenging spirit.

Logics of sacrifice.