Deer Stone (IMAGE)

Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology

Deer Stone

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A horse skull placed next to a deer stone in central Mongolia. Horse skulls are revered by modern herders, as are deer stones -- this one has been decorated with a ceremonial blue prayer scarf.

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William Taylor

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