Apatani sacrificial altar
This is an Apatani altar used for the sacrifice of large animals, especially during the Murung feast. It is built at the back of the house, where mithuns (bos frontalis) are usually killed. In front of the row of tall bamboo poles are two sets of hardwood slats, tied with cane. The two gourds on top...
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Apatani sacrificial altar [electronic resource]. |
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| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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[S.l.] :
[s.n.],
1978.
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SOAS Digital Library.
ASC. REGIONS. FORMATS. PHOTOS. RSEA. FURER. ILOA. |
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