Personal Collection inventory

Sumit Pitiphat

941. Reference : SP-1-3-16

Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | The Giay mediaum is preparing offerings for ancestor worship. | Photograph

942. Reference : SP-1-3-17

Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | The medium dressed the traditional attire for conducting the worship according to the Giay tradition in the North of Vietnam. | Photograph

Photograph

943. Reference : SP-1-3-18

Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | The Giay witch, locally called “Ya Jim” is in general dressing before conducting the ritual relating to the spirits. | Photograph

Photograph

944. Reference : SP-1-3-19

Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | A Giay woman is holding her baby. They live in the bamboo house. Its structure is composed of wood and cement, and the style of local house is generally found in the North of Vietnam. | Photograph

Photograph

945. Reference : SP-1-3-20

Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | An elderly woman sits on the rest at home. | Photograph

Photograph

946. Reference : SP-1-3-21

Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | A woman is boiling water for using in a ritual. | Photograph

Photograph

947. Reference : SP-1-3-22

Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | A Giay woman is lightening incense sticks for conducting the ritual. | Photograph

Photograph

948. Reference : SP-1-3-23

Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | The witch, or locally called “Ya Jim,” is beside her ritual assistant. | Photograph

Photograph

949. Reference : SP-1-3-24

Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | The Giay witch is conducting the ritual for mediumship. | Photograph

Photograph

950. Reference : SP-1-3-25

Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | The witch, or locally called “Ya Jim,” is smoking during the ritual for mediumship. | Photograph