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Old 18th November 2008, 07:32 PM   #23
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Thanks for the link Ben. Unfortunately my understanding here is limited since i do not speak Dutch. However, i seriously doubt that i need to take a trip to The Netherlands to get a better understanding of Vodou. I have been studying this religion and it's drum rhythms for more than 20 years now and have actually participated in ceremonies as a ritual drummer.
What picture of dolls in this exhibit do you believe is a "Voodoo doll" meant to gain control over another human being? I do see some ancestor effigies in the mix. Yes, there are objects in the practice that you might refer to as dolls, but i do not think you fully understand what their use and purpose are.

I do David but there is maybe more than you know some people are in some thing for 30 years and can learn from other .


Take my word there are voodoo puppets or dolls on the black side off the voodoo for sure maybe you only know the white side.

Ben
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