Resource Identifier:
E00127

Subject & Keywords:
Ch'ingpo

Description:
The Ching-po live in the mountains. In addition to agriculture, they also rely on hunting and gathering to support themselves. Ching-po shamans perform an ox sacrifice on various occasions, including key moments related to agriculture, hunting, marriage, disease and war. This knife, decorated with a boars tusk, were employed by a Ching-po shaman.

Format:
Length 86.0, diameter of waist 48.0 cm

Coverage:
Collected in Keng-ma, Yunnan