Anthropological Archives Database

311. Reference : AG-1-1/2-30

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Ancestral spirit mediums dressed in the style of an ethnic Burmese or Mon. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

312. Reference : AG-1-1/2-31

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral Ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage The medium alternates between communicating with the spirits in the ancestor spirit house and dancing in the pavilion. While in a trance the medium enters into various poses, including this battle dance | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

313. Reference : AG-1-1/2-32

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage The atmosphere in the ritual pavilion. A traditional music group sits in the east of pavilion, while the medium sits in the north. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

314. Reference : AG-1-1/2-33

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral Ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage In the morning before breakfast, men construct ancestor spirit houses around the ritual pavilion. These spirit houses are demolished immediately the ritual is over. In the past the pavilion was roofed with cogon grass, although nowadays canvas is used instead. Note that the pavilion does not have walls. In the center of the pavilion is a tamarind tree decorated with animal images to represent the forest, under which are hunting weapons. A traditional music group performs in the east of the pavilion, while the medium sits in the north. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

315. Reference : AG-1-1/2-35

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Mediums take a break. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

316. Reference : AG-1-1/2-36

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral Ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage During the ritual and dancing, mediums act as consultants, fortune tellers and healers. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

317. Reference : AG-1-1/2-37

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral Ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage During the ritual and dancing, mediums act as consultants, fortune tellers and healers. Here the medium is tying a sacred thread around the wrists of a participant. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

318. Reference : AG-1-1/2-38

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral Ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Descendants involved in the ritual are referred to as “descendants of the spirit”, and are deemed to be protected by the ancestors. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

319. Reference : AG-1-1/2-39