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A basis of practical knowledge underlies the spiritual healer's rulings on when to eat certain fruits or when they are forbidde, Taboo

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Dauth, J., photographer
Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Medicine, Traditional
World Health Organization
Abstract:
A 'spiritual healer' shown half-length with numerous round ornaments attached to his skin by sharp hooks. Verso: WHO/17762. WPRO. Traditional Medicine. SM 11-1977.
Copyright:
WHO must be mentioned in the accompanying text and/or given credit. This item may be under copyright protection. Please ask copyright owner for permission before publishing.
Copyright Holder:
World Health Organization; Source: Record; Research date: 20151001
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101437082 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013695
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101437082