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| Picture No | 10063730 |
| Date | 1737 |
| Description | DRINKING ASHES OF DEAD |
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Venezuelans drink the ashes of a dead cacique (chief) after his body has been cremated (so that they may absorb his strength and wisdom)
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| Source | Bernard Picart, engraved by DuBosc, in Religious Ceremonies of Mankind |
| Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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