Primitive Exorcism of a Malaria Victim
Photo Title
Primitive Exorcism of a Malaria Victim
Photographer/Creator
Robert Madden
Collection
Publisher
National Geographic
Caption/Description
Shaman, or witch doctors, in a Yanomamon Indian Village raise up a comatose Malaria victim to their gods in a request for the release of evil spirits from his body.
Citation
Robert Madden, "Primitive Exorcism of a Malaria Victim," in POYi Archive, Item #8684, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/8684 (accessed April 21, 2025).
Date Added
07.04.2008