MALAYSIA. Borneo. The Fanatic dance of Kenyah medicine-men; soul-catcher 1900

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'The Fanatic dance of Kenyah medicine-men - When a person is very seriously ill it is supposed that it is because his spirit has temporarily left the body, and a special soul-catcher is summoned whose duty it is to attempt to persuade the soul to return again. The Dayong, to give him his correct name, goes through various frantic movements, which are supposed to represent his spirit's journey to overtake the departed spirit. Suddenly he will look into his bright sword and wave it telling the anxious persons around him that his soul has overtaken that of the ill person. At this stage the Dayong produces a minute ball of wax which is supposed to contain the spirit; this is rubbed on the patient's head to place it back in the body. A bracelet is then tied round the wrist to tie spirit in and prevent its escape in future' by Unsigned (1900). Antique photographic book illustration, 19.0 x 15.0cm, 7.5 x 5.75 inches

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CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: 'The Fanatic dance of Kenyah medicine-men - When a person is very seriously ill it is supposed that it is because his spirit has temporarily left the body, and a special soul-catcher is summoned whose duty it is to attempt to persuade the soul to return again. The Dayong, to give him his correct name, goes through various frantic movements, which are supposed to represent his spirit's journey to overtake the departed spirit. Suddenly he will look into his bright sword and wave it telling the anxious persons around him that his soul has overtaken that of the ill person. At this stage the Dayong produces a minute ball of wax which is supposed to contain the spirit; this is rubbed on the patient's head to place it back in the body. A bracelet is then tied round the wrist to tie spirit in and prevent its escape in future'

DATE PRINTED: 1900

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 19.0 x 15.0cm, 7.5 x 5.75 inches (Medium)

TYPE: Antique photographic book illustration

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale. The print you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There are images and/or text printed on the reverse side of the picture. In some cases this may be visible on the picture itself (please check the scan prior to your purchase) or around the margin of the picture

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unsigned

PROVENANCE: "Customs of the World"; Edited by Walter Hutchinson, With an Introduction by A.C. Haddon, Published by Hutchinson & Co., London

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