Ancestral Ritual

Scope and content :

This series consist of 301 photographs that Dr. Anan Ganjanapan took during his fieldwork in Prae and Lamapang province in 1986 and 1987. The first 196 photographs portrayed the ancestral ritual of Prae royalty lineage. Another 105 photographs are from the ancestral ritual in Lampang province. The ritual displayed process of ritual, spirit mediums, the ancestor house, ritual pavilion, participants, offering use for ritual, as well as belief.

Repository : SAC

Extent and medium : 301 photographs

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer : Donated by Anan Ganjanapan , 2008.

System of arrangemant : The series base on issue of studying.

Condition governing accessible and reproduce : No restrictions on access.

Creative Commons License : Attribution (CC BY)

Traditional Knowledge License : Traditional Knowledge Attribution (TK A)

Language : English/Thai

Script : English/Thai

Rule or convention : Collection, series and file level description based on ISAD(G)

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Ancestral Ritual, Lampang Province

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

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage The ancestral spirit house pictured is larger than those of other families, reflecting the importance of the royal spirits. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

2. Reference : AG-1-1/2-34

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral Ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage The atmosphere in the pavilion during the ritual. The mediums sit in the pavilion, while the participants are outside | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

3. Reference : AG-1-1/2-2

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage The ancestral spirit house pictured is larger than those of other families, reflecting the importance of the royal spirits. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

4. Reference : AG-1-1/2-3

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 – Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Spirit mediums descend on an ancestral spirit house for the ancestral ritual | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

5. Reference : AG-1-1/2-4

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Ancestor spirit mediums participating in the ancestral ritual. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

6. Reference : AG-1-1/2-5

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 – Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Members of the lineage in their ancestral spirit house for the ancestral ritual. In addition to the ancestral spirits, spirits of relatives and family followers are also worshipped within the spirit hierarchy. At the apex of the hierarchy sits Chao Pu Luang, followed by Chao Phuttawong, Chao Horchan, Chao Saen Prahan, Chao Madai, Chao Ma Khieow and others. The site of the ritual switches between the ancestral spirit house and a pavilion. Participants enter the spirit house to consult the spirits about their problems. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

7. Reference : AG-1-1/2-6

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 – Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Members of the lineage in their ancestral spirit house for the ancestral ritual. In addition to the ancestral spirits, spirits of relatives and family followers are also worshipped within the spirit hierarchy. At the apex of the hierarchy sits Chao Pu Luang, followed by Chao Phuttawong, Chao Horchan, Chao Saen Prahan, Chao Madai, Chao Ma Khieow and others. The site of the ritual switches between the ancestral spirit house and a pavilion. Participants enter the spirit house to consult the spirits about their problems. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

8. Reference : AG-1-1/2-7

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 – Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Members of the lineage in their ancestral spirit house for the ancestral ritual. In addition to the ancestral spirits, spirits of relatives and family followers are also worshipped within the spirit hierarchy. At the apex of the hierarchy sits Chao Pu Luang, followed by Chao Phuttawong, Chao Horchan, Chao Saen Prahan, Chao Madai, Chao Ma Khieow and others. The site of the ritual switches between the ancestral spirit house and a pavilion. Participants enter the spirit house to consult the spirits about their problems. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

9. Reference : AG-1-1/2-8

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Spirit mediums participate in the ancestral ritual. Mediums must be related to one another, and are generally elderly women. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

10. Reference : AG-1-1/2-9

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province

| 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage Spirit mediums participate in the ancestral ritual. Mediums must be related to one another, and are generally elderly women. | Slide

by : Anan Ganjanapan

Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province