An Akha Funeral


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The grave is finally filled, and the deceased’s possessions are passed down the trail and placed on top of the grave. The items—such as a stool, some containers for water or whiskey, a small table—have been recently purchased so that the deceased will have new items. As they are placed on the grave, they are slashed and broken with a knife so that other people won’t take and use them after the burial party leaves.

 

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