SRI LANKA.Sri Lanka.Invocation Kande yaka Bilinde;shaman dancing;Vedda step 1900 for Sale

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SRI LANKA.Sri Lanka.Invocation Kande yaka Bilinde;shaman dancing;Vedda step 1900 For Sale

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SRI LANKA.Sri Lanka.Invocation Kande yaka Bilinde;shaman dancing;Vedda step 1900:
$6.35

\'The Invocation of Kande yaka and Bilinde yaka - The upper photograph shows the shaman dancing round the tripod, holding the ceremonial arrow and coconut together in both hands and waving them rhythmically as he performs the orthodox Vedda step. The lower photograph shows the shaman after the dance inspecting the milk, which he lets run through his fingers on to the arrow to see if it is rich enough\'

Antique photographic book illustration, 1900

Caption below picture: \'The Invocation of Kande yaka and Bilinde yaka - The upper photograph shows the shaman dancing round the tripod, holding the ceremonial arrow and coconut together in both hands and waving them rhythmically as he performs the orthodox Vedda step. The lower photograph shows the shaman after the dance inspecting the milk, which he lets run through his fingers on to the arrow to see if it is rich enough\'

DATE PRINTED: 1900

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 20.5 x 15.0cm, 8 x 5.75 inches (Medium)

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 picture

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. 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 useand 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.