Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Ancestral mediums engage in a kind of battle dancing.

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Offerings used in the ritual

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

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

Ancestral Ritual, Lumpang Province

14-16 March 1987 - Votive ritual to ancestral spirits (Phee Meng) The ritual pavilion is somewhat pyramidal in shape, with the cogon grass roof sloping right down to near the ground. There are six high posts inside and 32 low posts outside. The pavilion is enclosed almost entirely in white cloth, with the exception of the east-facing door. In front of the door is wa tree, considered to be sacred.

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral Ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Participants preparing an offering table.

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral Ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Participants preparing an offering table.

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral spirit mediums during the ritual. In front of them are animal carvings used for the ritual.

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Ancestral mediums engage in a kind of battle dancing.

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Ancestral mediums engage in a kind of battle dancing.