Kushite burial practices 
              15" × 13.5" Ink on paper 
             
            This work represents some unique features of the Kushite burial 
              traditions. One of these is the funerary tradition in which the 
              deceased is laid on a special bed (locally known as Angaraib); 
              this tradition continues in Sudan today. A second feature of Kushite 
              mortuary practices are traditional leopard skin robes wore by the 
              priests. A third burial tradition is placing the grave goods put 
              by the family to accompany the deceased relative in the afterlife. 
              The grave goods included daily life materials, food stuffs preserved 
              in ceramics, cosmetic kohol pots, jewelry, and ivory game boards. 
              Also, distinguished grave items include Canopic jars, which were 
              used in the mummification process. Finally a flute player traditionally 
              accompanied the funeral procession.  
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