Amuletic stone animals to ensure fertility, Bolivia.

Deformation, skull showing fronto-occipital flattening

Amuletic stone figurines to ensure fertility, Bolivia.

Medicine for fever of smallpox, Ekor Country Medicine creation for fever, Uyanga

Amuletic objects of stone to ensure fertility, Bolivia.

Posterior view of cranium deformed according to fashion

Amuletic necklace, Bear claws and red trade beads.

'Medicine' for smallpox in courtyard of house in Abong

Artificial deformation, 2 Labrets (lip plugs), 1 lip stud

Amuletic objects of stone to ensure fertility, Bolivia. In the form of square plaques, decorated.

Amuletic objects of stone to ensure fertility, Bolivia. In the form of a group of animals. Photographed to show their heads.

Rain charms- DOIOM from Expeditions to the Torres Straits

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