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Circus Freaks, White Voodoo Women, and the Amazing Afro
In between working on serious stuff that takes up my time, I look at images. Some of these images may seem as though they are not related – but they actually are – like these African circus “freak” posters from the early … Continue reading
Posted in Africana Religions, Magic
Tagged Africana religions, black women, blackface, hair, hollywood, images, magic shows, race, snake charmer, Voodoo, women
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The Strange Career of Mami Wata
Even though Hoodoo and Conjure supplies are disseminated broadly on the internet these days, it is just as likely that one can find an actual physical botanica or spiritual store where one can purchase the essential merchandise of magical practices. … Continue reading
Posted in Africana Religions, Hoodoo, Religious Studies
Tagged Mami Wata, mermaid goddess, snake charmer
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