Buddhist procession
B&W photographic print. 'Buddhist priests in their yellow robes gather underneath a canopy. Buddhism is the official religion of the Maghs, but Mills noted a strong belief in evil spirits which are propitiated by ceremonies and offerings very similar to those he had seen among the Nagas.'
| Date(s) of creation: |
1926 |
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| Level: |
Item |
| Format: | Archive |
| Main author: | Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist |
| URL: |
http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA005265 |
| URL Description: |
Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections |
| Summary: |
B&W photographic print. 'Buddhist priests in their yellow robes gather underneath a canopy. Buddhism is the official religion of the Maghs, but Mills noted a strong belief in evil spirits which are propitiated by ceremonies and offerings very similar to those he had seen among the Nagas.' |
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| Main author: | Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist |
| Extent: |
1 photograph |
| Note: |
Ethnic group: Rakhine The Rakhine are alternately known as the Arakanese, the Magh, the Mogh, the Rakhain, the Rakhaing, and the Rakkhaine |
| Access status: |
Open |
| Copyright: | Copyright held by J.P. Mills |
| Language: | No linguistic content |
| Scripts: |
Unwritten |
| Physical description: |
9.5 x 7 cm |
| Format: | Archive |