Title
Although many Melanau are now Muslim
Caption
Although many Melanau are now Muslim / some still consult spirit experts when they fall ill. The expert identifies the spirit causing the symptoms and makes a wooden or plaited palm-leaf image of it. A respected person is chosen to call the spirit away from the sick person's soul and into the image / which is then returned to the spirit's usual home in the forest / river or sea.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A03_171
License type
Rights managed
Available size
53,0Mb (1,4Mb) / 11,7in x 17,6in / 3500 x 5292 (300dpi)