Strange Rites of Funerals and Death in a Part of Sulawesi

[George1959]

Some time ago we've had a thread if taking photographs at a funeral is okay or not. In this thread the so-called "post mortem photography" of the Victorian era was mentioned. Some found it strange.

But what about a much more strange custom in Sulawesi?

Warning: Graphic images!

The Ma’nene Death Ritual: An Indonesian Tradition Where People Dig Up And Hang Out With Their Dead

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[Pepper]

Can't read this. No offense, (((@George1959)))

 

[George1959]

Can't read this. No offense, (((@George1959)))

No problem Pepper. I know that you don't want to offend me. Perhaps I should have added a warning like "graphic images". I'll do it now.

 

[hawkdon]

Gruesome at the same time as fascinating.