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The paths of man are fraught with the spirits of misfortune: consequently, when strangers come to the village, all mothers must walk in single file round sledges and dogs. If any evil has come with the strangers it will then remain within the circle of footprints. The picture shows mothers and children ready to receive us. On the right is a boy of seven years who, while waiting, takes the opportunity of feeding at his mother's breast.
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