Bryan and Cherry Alexander / Chukchi herders with dead Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) killed as part of traditional ritual sacrifice. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia, spring 2010
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Bryan and Cherry Alexander / Forest Nenets using vodka as an offering during ritual sacrifice of Reindeer / Caribou (Rangifer tarandus). Numto, Khanty Mansiysk, Western Siberia, Russia, 2000.
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Bryan and Cherry Alexander / Ancient Tireli society sacrificing Goat (Capra hircus)for celebratory feast. Before the sacrifice, they dance around on a roof wielding their wooden staffs (a symbol of their special fraternity). Mali...
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Constantinos Petrinos / Pig tied on bamboo to be offered as sacrifice at Toraja funeral ceremony, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. 2000.
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Constantinos Petrinos / Pig tied on bamboo to be offered as sacrifice at Toraja funeral ceremony, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia 2000.
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John Downer / Sacred Cenote (limestone sinkhole) used by Mayans for human sacrifice, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
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Colin Monteath / Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida sp) basket full, sold for sacrifice during Diwali festival, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Jabruson / Maasai 'Emowuo-o-lkiteng ceremony, Kedong Valley, Rift valley, Kenya. Lighting ceremonial fire on back of ritual ox. 1985
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Jabruson / Maasai traditional E-unoto ceremony, Kedong Valley, Rift valley, Kenya. Ritual slaughter of ox. 1985
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John Downer / Sacred Cenote (limestone sinkhole) used by Mayans for human sacrifice, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
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Jabruson / Maasai traditional E-unoto ceremony, Kedong Valley, Rift valley, Kenya. Ritual slaughter of ox. 1985