A ritual execution whereby a victim kneels on the ground with his hands tied at the back having a spear thrust through his left shoulder, presumably piercing the heart. Wood engraving by G.-L. Devos after E. Riou.

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A group od soldiers in turbans is lined up to view the spectacle as well as a chief in his chair

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1 print : wood engraving ; image 23.3 x 15.4 cm

G. Devos Riou

Wellcome Collection 43571i

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