Jamaica Memory Bank
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Blowing of the Abeng.JPG
Blowing of the Abeng
Libation is a part of the ritual that takes place under the Kindah Tree.JPG
Libation is an imporatant part of the ritual that takes…
Playing the drum.JPG
Drumming is an essential part of the ritual celebration
Playing the drum under the Kindah Tree.JPG
Drummers are skilled in the art of attracting ancestral…
Possession under the Kindah Tree.JPG
Spiritual possession of dancers is one of the signs of the…
Procession through the town from the Kindah Tree.JPG
The procession from the Kindah Tree on its way to the…
Sacred Pork prepared for the ancestors on January 1 by the Accompong Maroons.JPG
Sacred Pork prepared for the ancestors on January 1 by…
The cooking of the sacred meal for the ancestors is traditionally carried out by males as in this image.JPG
The cooking of the sacred meal for the ancestors is…
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Revival Tables such as the one featured here serve to…
Constructing the Tazia - 13 July 2006 (4).tif
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A close-up of the intricate designs that adorn the tadjah
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