Straw raft

Object/Artifact

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Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre

Name/Title

Straw raft

Entry/Object ID

11.5.15-1

Description

Dry coconut leaves straw raft (Big). After the evil spirits (in the form of straw figures or bamboo) have been caught and exorcised, they will be piled in this “boat” to be disposed of or set afloat down a stream. Taoist exhibit.

Collection

Hmong-Yao: Yao Mien

Made/Created

Place

Location

Ban Jongka, Muang Sing, Luangnamtha province.