CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: 'A Rain shrine - When the rain charm (see page 76) was used for inducing rain, the sorcerer engaged in certain ceremonies with it. He then placed it in a shrine or house made of screens of plaited coconut leaves, the upper part of which was blackened to represent a cloud, and to which young coconut leaves were suspended to represent falling rain'
DATE PRINTED: 1900
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 20.5 x 15.0cm, 8 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: Photo by A.C. Haddon
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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