Altar

Scope and Content

B&W photographic print. 'Although nominally Buddhists, Chakmas also have a strong belief in animism, making offerings to spirits on platforms such as this one, which also has little squares of thread suspended over it, as on Angami Naga women's graves.'

Access Information

Open

Note

Ethnic group: Chakma

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

9.5 x 7 cm

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by J.P. Mills