M0005322: Vedda Divination, Sri Lanka

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Reproduction of a photograph showing divination among the Veddas of Sri Lanka. A man is sitting in a crouched position, holding a bow balanced by a string to determine which of the Vaku is responsible. The Veddas ascribed responsibility for illness to the Vaku or spirits of the dead. The reproduction is from <i>The Veddas of Ceylon,<i> by C. Seligmann. 1911. Cambridge Archaelogical & Ethnographic Series. Wellcome Collection hold a process print of the image (reference 581395i)</i></i>

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