Sacrificing a hen on beginning a journey up river
Collection
Identifier
Ba06-024
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.
Estimated Date
1900-1920
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph