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Dialogues with the Dead – 7

In Western culture All Saints Day is traditionally a time to remember the deceased. As it turns out I seem to have quite a few pictures relating to funerals and rituals related to the deceased. In the following posts I will take you to different parts of the world on a not necessarily morbid journey…

From the Svans in the Mountain People story…

GEORGIA. Ushguli (Svanetia). 20/07/2000: Men shaving at “Ormotsi”, commemorating 40th day of mourning 100 yr old Mr Mosse Nigaradze.

GEORGIA. Ushguli (Svanetia). 20/07/2000: Men shaving at “Ormotsi”, commemorating 40th day of mourning 100 yr old Mr Mosse Nigaradze.

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