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ARTIST: Theodor de Bry (Flanders, 1528-1598) (engraving)

TITLE OF WORK: Ceremonies with which the savages kill and eat their prisoners

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