IDNO

T.54781.ELT

Description

Two men climb a Tao t'i (刀梯, dao ti, sword ladder) during a dang-ki (spirit medium) festival at Kolam Ayer Lane, Singapore [Elliott's listing], in honour of goddess Nam Poh Tor [Strait Times report]. [EB 11/01/2023]

Place

SE Asia; Singapore; Serangoon; Kolam Ayer Lane

Cultural Affliation

Chinese

Named Person

Photographer

None

Collector / Expedition

Elliott, Alan J.A.

Date

1950 - 1951

Collection Name

Elliott Collection

Source

Format

Colour Transparency

Primary Documentation

Other Information

N.54753.ELT to N.54790.ELT were found inside the envelope now numbered C469/1/ which came from the box C469/.