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HMONG SHAMAN
CHENGMENGMAI VILLAGE, NORTHERN THAILAND

The most powerful shaman in the village of Chengmengmai rides his "horse" into the spirit world to do battle with the spirit causing epilepsy in a young man from a nearby village. His face is covered and the drum, castanets, and red strips of cloth are all intended to catch the attention of the spirit.

July, 1988