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Tag Archives: Papua New Guinea
Ceremonial Art of the Asmat Depicts Life and Death
These beautifully intricate wood carvings are on on display at The Met
For the Asmat of southwestern New Guinea, woodcarving is a tradition that dates back to their cultural understanding of the beginning of time. According to Asmat legend, the first being to exist on earth was Fumeripits, a lone individual who … Continue reading
The Little Known Ritual of Endocannibalism
An ancient ritual that takes a surprising stance on accepting death
A topic typically reserved for anthropologists, endocannibalism is an ancient ritual that involves eating the flesh of a family member or friend who’s passed away. As opposed to eating human flesh for survival, endocannibalism is performed as a ritual and … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Amazonian tribes, Ancient funeral rituals, Ancient Ritual, Anthropology Studies, Beth Conklin, Cannibalism, Cannibalism stories, Complicated Grief, Cultural Funeral Rites, Death Culture, Death Rituals, Endocannibalism, Family Grieving, First Holy Communion, Native American Beliefs, Native American Death, Painful Memories, Papua New Guinea, Tribe Rituals, Unusual Funeral Rituals
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