Midwife Skull
Mar 16, 2020•1 min
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Summary
The Ripley collection features a unique skull from New Guinea, belonging to a woman who was a midwife. Unlike other women, this midwife and her skull were integrated into male-only rituals, possessing significant authority within the Iatmal tribe. Midwives were even regarded as a "third gender" due to their power to speak out against men and enforce cultural taboos, a stark contrast to the roles of other female tribe members.Episode description
Just why is the skull from New Guinea so special?
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