Description: 'The Festival of the Dead - The festival begins at sunrise. The buffalo is swung over by levers made of bamboo, in such a way as to present its throat to the conductor of the sacrifice, who swiftly plunges into it a tapering blade. A copper vase with a wide neck catches the blood which comes bubbling out. The buffaloes are sacrificed to the memory of the dead'Antique photographic book illustration, 1900Caption below picture: 'The Festival of the Dead - The festival begins at sunrise. The buffalo is swung over by levers made of bamboo, in such a way as to present its throat to the conductor of the sacrifice, who swiftly plunges into it a tapering blade. A copper vase with a wide neck catches the blood which comes bubbling out. The buffaloes are sacrificed to the memory of the dead'DATE PRINTED: 1900 IMAGE SIZE: Approx 21.5 x 15.0cm, 8.5 x 5.75 inches (Medium)ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Photos by H. Baudesson PROVENANCE: "Customs of the World"; Edited by Walter Hutchinson, With an Introduction by A.C. Haddon, Published by Hutchinson & Co., London TYPE: Antique photographic book illustration 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 pictureCONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: 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. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography. REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPAÑA: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.
Price: 6 GBP
Location: London
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 60 days
Source (Media Type): Book
Size: Approx 21.5 x 15.0cm, 8.5 x 5.75 inches
Item condition: Good- please read full description below
Verso: There are text and/or images on the reverse side
Provenance/Origin: Please scroll down - see detail below
Original/Reproduction: Original (defined below-doesn't imply uniqueness)
Date Printed: 1900
Type: Print
