Site for new hut with luck pole, 1907
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate. The pole is placed in position before the building commences and will only be removed at the close. Pole is of Rucatoria wood, stripped of bark, and decorated at tip with a piece of palm leaf. When building is finished, Buddhist priest will come and chant sacred words, and take away the luck pole. (Fisher).
Dates
- Creation: 1907
Creator
- From the File: Fisher, Alfred Hugh, 1867 -1945 (artist and photographer) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Underexposed.
General
GD.
Finding aid date
2002-08-14 11:47:34+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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