The people also mask their faces with the dark wood ashes from the bonfire.
Provide plenty of wood ashes, too, to sweeten the soil.
The traditional source of alkali in western Europe had been potash obtained from wood ashes.
Then I take wood ashes, mix them with warm water and let them soak for a little while.
Smoke would add its touch of flavor as well, and wood ashes a taste of salt.
The floor was a jumbled litter of wood ashes and burned debris.
The tobacco is burned, and wood ashes are blown over the sick person.
Soap was made from coconut oil and wood ashes.
"It has something to do wood ashes and fat, but you'll have to ask her."
Much depends on where the wood ashes will be used.