1184-8644 - Animist shrine on the border of Nigeria, Northern Cameroon, Africa

1184-8642 - Animist shrine on the border of Nigeria, Northern Cameroon, Africa

1184-8643 - Animist shrine on the border of Nigeria, Northern Cameroon, Africa

1176-1227 - Statue of an animistic shaman figures in San Agustin Archeological Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Colombia, South America

832-379910 - Men of the ethnic group of the Bamileke with traditional masks, Dance of Death in honor of a deceased person, Badenkop, West Region, Cameroon, Africa

832-379913 - Men of the ethnic group of the Bamileke with traditional masks, Dance of Death in honor of a deceased person, Badenkop, West Region, Cameroon, Africa

832-379912 - Men of the ethnic group of the Bamileke with traditional masks, Dance of Death in honor of a deceased person, Badenkop, West Region, Cameroon, Africa

832-379911 - Men of the ethnic group of the Bamileke with traditional masks, Dance of Death in honor of a deceased person, Badenkop, West Region, Cameroon, Africa

805-1063 - Large, wooden built Baptist church at the top of Naga tribal village, community converted from Animism to Christianity, Nagaland, India, Asia

1116-39357 - People in a formal funeral procession called Ma’passa Tedong at a rante, the ceremonial site for a Torajan funeral, in Sereale, Toraja Land, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

1116-39350 - Pigs tied to bamboo sticks at the rante, the ceremonial site where the meat of slaughtered cattle will be distributed to the guests of a Torajan funeral, in Sereale, Toraja Land, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

1116-39352 - People in a formal funeral procession called Ma’passa Tedong at a rante, the ceremonial site for a Torajan funeral, in Sereale, Toraja Land, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

1116-39351 - Pigs tied to bamboo sticks at the rante, the ceremonial site where the meat of slaughtered cattle will be distributed to the guests of a Torajan funeral, in Sereale, Toraja Land, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

1116-39131 - Yatiri (Aymara Healer) Performing An Ancient Sacrificial Burning Rite To Bring The Good Will Of The Goddess Pachamama (Mother Earth), Isla Del Sol In Titicaca Lake, La Paz Department, Bolivia

805-748 - Hen and chicks by intricately woven Animist Donyi Polo shrine, made from bamboo, feathers and eggshells, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, India, Asia

805-745 - Animist Donyi Polo shrine to the gods, made from bamboo and maize leaves, in Apatani village, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, India, Asia

805-747 - Animist Donyi Polo shrine, made from bamboo, feathers and eggshells, asking for cure for illness in Apatani village house, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, India, Asia

1116-12465 - Dancers wearing Kananga masks perform at the Dama celebration in Tireli, Mali

1116-12253 - Decorations of the Toguna (House of words) in Tireli, Mali

1116-25172 - Ceramic figure of el Tio or Supai, a creature with horns, gleaming eyes and a big penis, that in fact is not really satanic. It was introduced by the Spaniards in the 16th Century to the mines of Potosi. According to tradition, el Tio (The Uncle) rules over the mines of Cerro Rico, simultaneously offering protection and destruction. Over 500 chambers with statues to honour him have been constructed in Cerro Rico, so miners can leave offerings of tobacco, liquor and coca leaves to invoke his goodwill and protection., Potosi Department, Bolivia

1116-12461 - Dancer wearing Kananga mask at the Dama celebration in Tireli, Mali

1116-12466 - Dancers wearing Kananga masks perform at the Dama celebration in Tireli, Mali

1116-25174 - Ceramic figure of el Tio or Supai, a creature with horns, gleaming eyes and a big penis, that in fact is not really satanic. It was introduced by the Spaniards in the 16th Century to the mines of Potosi. According to tradition, el Tio (The Uncle) rules over the mines of Cerro Rico, simultaneously offering protection and destruction. Over 500 chambers with statues to honour him have been constructed in Cerro Rico, so miners can leave offerings of tobacco, liquor and coca leaves to invoke his goodwill and protection., Potosi Department, Bolivia

1116-27310 - The dressed statues of the Saints in the Santiago Apostol Church are also the guardian-spirits of the Tzutuhil pantheon, a classic example of Maya-Catholic syncretism, Santiago de Atitlun, Sololu, Guatemala

1116-25173 - Ceramic figure of el Tio or Supai, a creature with horns, gleaming eyes and a big penis, that in fact is not really satanic. It was introduced by the Spaniards in the 16th Century to the mines of Potosi. According to tradition, el Tio (The Uncle) rules over the mines of Cerro Rico, simultaneously offering protection and destruction. Over 500 chambers with statues to honour him have been constructed in Cerro Rico, so miners can leave offerings of tobacco, liquor and coca leaves to invoke his goodwill and protection., Potosi Department, Bolivia

1116-12462 - Dancers wearing Kananga masks perform at the Dama celebration in Tireli, Mali

1116-26187 - Girl on her mother's back, La Paz, Bolivia

1116-12476 - Togu-na (House of Words), Sangha, Mali

817-272978 - Nocte warrior tribes, with traditional Wear performing dance at Namdapha Eco Cultural Festival, Miao, Arunachal Pradesh, India

733-1879 - Hanging coffins of Animistic Applai elders entombed on limestone cliffs, Sagada Town, The Cordillera Mountains, Benguet Province, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

733-1878 - Hanging coffins of Animistic Applai elders entombed on limestone cliffs, Sagada Town, The Cordillera Mountains, Benguet Province, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

450-2672 - Mount Popa, centre of Nat worship, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

312-1793 - Nat Shrine, Kengtung (Kyaing Tong), Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

312-1792 - Nat Shrine, Kengtung (Kyaing Tong), Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia