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NO ONE ELSE… by Juan Guerra

Thomas Nast (1840-1902), On the Red Danube, “Bless You My Children”, Harper’s Weekly - 16 Juin 1877.

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All of the photos in this set were long exposures with no flash.  If you ever get to go, don’t forget the remote and/or tripod!

Karl Stauffer-Bern, Skull study, Museum of Fine Arts Bern, 1880-81

In Papua New Guinea charred corpses are placed on cliffs. It serves not only as an effective method to scare away strangers but it’s also a high honor to the dead. These watchers are believed to be the guardians of the village. The most-respected warriors are placed on special lookout points on the cliffs, watching out for invaders. They are sometimes brought down for special events and celebrations, and returned soon after. Here is the source and where you can read about the embalming process. The practice was  frowned upon by the Catholic church and has been banned since 1975. Although some do practice it in remote areas. 

Carnival of Death by GrandPa-.

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Art by Vance Kelly