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The Kachin Steppe. Mount Kokh-Takh (Blue Mountain), Where Sacrificial Offerings are Conducted, 1894. Creator: Unknown
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The Kachin Steppe. Mount Kokh-Takh (Blue Mountain), Where Sacrificial Offerings are Conducted, 1894. Creator: Unknown
The Kachin Steppe. Mount Kokh-Takh (Blue Mountain), Where Sacrificial Offerings are Conducted, 1894. From the album Puteshestviya P. Ye. Ostrovskogo na Yenisey v 1894 i 1897 godakh (The journeys of P. E. Ostrovsky on the Yenisei in 1894 and 1897 which depicts people of the various ethnic groups indigenous to Siberia and the Russian Far East, yurts and smaller cultural objects, Russian fishermen and traders, and natural scenery, especially of the Yenisei River. National Library of Russia
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This photograph, titled 'The Kachin Steppe. Mount Kokh-Takh (Blue Mountain), Where Sacrificial Offerings are Conducted, 1894,' transports us back in time to the 19th century and the Kachin Steppe in Asia. The image, from the album 'Puteshestviya P. Ye. Ostrovskogo na Yenisey v 1894 i 1897 godakh' (The journeys of P. E. Ostrovsky on the Yenisei in 1894 and 1897), showcases the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous Kachin people and their sacred practices. Mount Kokh-Takh, or Blue Mountain, stands proudly in the background, its majestic form a testament to the rugged terrain of the Kachin Hills. At its foot, a lone figure, dressed in traditional attire, performs a sacrificial offering. The man, with a solemn expression, stands before a large stone, his hands raised in a gesture of reverence. The scene is one of quiet contemplation and connection to the land and its spiritual forces. The photograph is a stunning example of the meeting of frontiers, where the natural beauty of the landscape is intertwined with the cultural practices of the people who call it home. The yurts and smaller cultural objects scattered throughout the image add depth and context to the scene, providing a glimpse into the daily lives of the Kachin people. This photograph, captured in the 1890s, is a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of the world. It invites us to reflect on the rich history and traditions of the Kachin people and the sacred practices that continue to shape their lives today.
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