Sacrificing a hen on beginning a journey up river
Collection
Identifier
Ba06-024
Copyright
© 2008 Peter Lockhart Smith
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Ba06-024. A small altar is set up in the prow of the boat, with sticks of incense. After the sacrifice, a few feathers are stuck with blood upon the boat. The safety of the voyage thus guaranteed, the chicken is eaten by the crew by way of celebration.
Caption in album or on mount
Sacrificing a fowl, on starting the voyage up river.
Estimated Date
1900-1920
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
