Sacrificing a hen on beginning a journey up river

Sacrificing a hen on beginning a journey up river

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

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