Sacrificing a hen on beginning a journey up river

Title : Sacrificing a hen on beginning a journey up river

Topic : Banister family

Location : Unknown

Date (start) : 1900

Estimated dates : 1900-1920

Nature : B&W Photo

Support image : Paper

Caption on support : Sacrificing a fowl, on starting the voyage up river.

Information data : University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: ba06-024. A small alter 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.

Keywords : Banister;ritual;rite;boat;sailor;chicken;animal