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Hypnotic trance induced during Voodoo dance rites, Louisiana, USA, 1886. Artist: Unknown

Hypnotic trance induced during Voodoo dance rites, Louisiana, USA, 1886. Voodoo is a synthesis of Roman Catholic and West African magic and beliefs, practised by people transported to the Americas as slaves. It originated in the kingdom of Dahomey, today the country of Benin.

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Title: Hypnotic trance induced during Voodoo dance rites, Louisiana, USA, 1886. Artist: Unknown

Caption: Hypnotic trance induced during Voodoo dance rites, Louisiana, USA, 1886. Voodoo is a synthesis of Roman Catholic and West African magic and beliefs, practised by people transported to the Americas as slaves. It originated in the kingdom of Dahomey, today the country of Benin.

Technique/material: engraving

Credit: Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

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Image size: 4277 × 2451 px | 30.0 MB

Print size: 36.2 × 20.8 cm | 1683.9 × 965.0 in (300 dpi)

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