SOUTH AND MAGIC Cross with two 'dresses'; one is the one in which it is stored. Dress is the name of the amulet packed by maciari; a bag containing small crosses made of sticks or pieces of cane; bearing inscriptions propitiatory / magic. In the bags that had to be in contact with the skin; seeds were kept well and other 'signs' for which they were awarded special protective effects. Image Lucania from the investigation conducted by Ernesto De Martino (1908-1965) and his team; and described in the book 'South and magic'. Photo by Ando Gilardi (1921-2012); photographer of the group. Italy; 18/5 - 4/6 1957