notesonphotography:

“…the aboriginal people of Tiwi Islands, off northern Australia, would put photographs away following a death. If accidentally viewed, they would be turned upside down, folded into four or hidden away. Later, at a time agreed by the survivors as part of the post-funeral rites, the taboo on the photographs would be lifted.”

Photography and Death

Audrey Linkman

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