Some thoughts on imagery
The 'old order' Amish do not believe in being filmed or being photographed (foto/photo). I can see merit and problems in this belief. I believe that it stems from two sources (I may be incorrect). One is Biblical (having no man-made images) and the other folklore derived fear of Hexen (Witches) using the image to cause a 'hurt-done'/ hex'. Amish dolls have no face. Since this is a child's toy, it couldn't be interpreted as an idol, although it could be interpreted as a "doll-baby (Southern US)" or a "Poppet", "Vodoun Doll" "Poupée malediction" with a specific face.
They aren't the only cultural group that do not want to be filmed. You are forbidden to film or photograph modern Native-American Pow-Wows. There are past and present witches, la sorcière, hexen, cunning-folk, "les Bergers", pellors, Gwyddon who do not want photos/film taken of themselves. There are no photos of Andrew Chumbley (regardless of internet foolishness) and only a 'foggy' picture of Daniel Schulke (Cultus Sabbati). Many Brujo/Bruja in America will be photographed with a bandana over part of their face. Old "Aunties"/Witches used to wear a red scarf or bandana on their head in Tennessee and Kentucky, up until the 1960's.
They aren't the only cultural group that do not want to be filmed. You are forbidden to film or photograph modern Native-American Pow-Wows. There are past and present witches, la sorcière, hexen, cunning-folk, "les Bergers", pellors, Gwyddon who do not want photos/film taken of themselves. There are no photos of Andrew Chumbley (regardless of internet foolishness) and only a 'foggy' picture of Daniel Schulke (Cultus Sabbati). Many Brujo/Bruja in America will be photographed with a bandana over part of their face. Old "Aunties"/Witches used to wear a red scarf or bandana on their head in Tennessee and Kentucky, up until the 1960's.
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