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621. Reference : AG-1-1/3-56

the Guardian Spirit Ritual of Lau,Mae Hong Son Province

| 1987 – The sao sakang is the post of the village spirit (and, incidentally, the inspiration behind the city pillar in Chiang Mai). In the past this post was used for ritual slaughter. Such posts much be located in appropriate positions, and many villages site them at the village entrance. | Slide

622. Reference : AG-1-1/3-57

the Guardian Spirit Ritual of Lau,Mae Hong Son Province

| 1987 – A Lua woman spinning on a porch. | Slide

623. Reference : AG-1-1/3-58

the Guardian Spirit Ritual of Lau,Mae Hong Son Province

| 1987 – A Lua woman weaving on a porch. This traditional method of weaving involves the loom being tied around the waist of the weaver, who sits down to weave. | Slide

624. Reference : AG-1-1/3-59

the Guardian Spirit Ritual of Lau,Mae Hong Son Province

| 1987 – A Lua woman weaving on a porch. This traditional method of weaving involves the loom being tied around the waist of the weaver, who sits down to weave. | Slide

625. Reference : AG-1-1/3-60

the Guardian Spirit Ritual of Lau,Mae Hong Son Province

| 1987 – A Lua woman weaving on a porch. This traditional method of weaving involves the loom being tied around the waist of the weaver, who sits down to weave. | Slide

626. Reference : AG-1-1/3-61

the Guardian Spirit Ritual of Lau,Mae Hong Son Province

| 1987 – A Lua woman weaving on a porch. This traditional method of weaving involves the loom being tied around the waist of the weaver, who sits down to weave. | Slide

627. Reference : AG-1-1/3-62

the Guardian Spirit Ritual of Lau,Mae Hong Son Province

| 1987 – Villagers and Lua children. | Slide

628. Reference : AG-1-1/3-63

the Guardian Spirit Ritual of Lau,Mae Hong Son Province

| 1987 – A Lua woman carries a basket on her back for collecting firewood. | Slide

629. Reference : AG-1-1/3-64

the Guardian Spirit Ritual of Lau,Mae Hong Son Province

| 1987 – A Lua woman carries a basket on her back for collecting firewood. | Slide

630. Reference : AG-1-1/3-65

the Guardian Spirit Ritual of Lau,Mae Hong Son Province

| 1987 – A Lua man is making a ta laew symbol, believed to offer protection from evil. Such ta laew are inserted into the ground near the entrance to every household. During the guardian spirit ritual it is forbidden to enter the village for three days and three nights, and during this time the ta laew demarcates the boundary of the ritual area and protects against evil. | Slide