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How the Indians made me dance in front of the hut containing their idols, called "tamerkas"

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TYPE OF WORK: Print, color
DATE: 1592
COMMENTS: Based on the account of Hans Staden, who sailed to Brazil in 1550 and was captured by the Tupinambas. He was held prisoner for 9 months, until he was bought by a French merchant.
LOCALITY OF REFERENCE: Brazil
DANCE FORM: traditional, round

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