Offering, Bai Sri
The object comes from a complete altar of a spiritual healer, Mrs. Mo Toi Phun-Khasem in Banphet village, Bumnetnarong district, Chaiyaphum province in northeast Thailand. She called the altar the "Tamnag" (palace of the spirits). Bai Sri (บายศรี), lit.: "auspicious rice" are offerings to increase the Khwan. Khwan stands for the concept of "life energy", which is restored for the patient in the ritual. Bai Sri are donated by patients for the ceremony and remain at the altar.
The object comes from a complete altar of a spiritual healer, Mrs. Mo Toi Phun-Khasem in Banphet village, Bumnetnarong district, Chaiyaphum province in northeast Thailand. She called the altar the "Tamnag" (palace of the spirits). Bai Sri (บายศรี), lit.: "auspicious rice" are offerings to increase the Khwan. Khwan stands for the concept of "life energy", which is restored for the patient in the ritual. Bai Sri are donated by patients for the ceremony and remain at the altar.
Collector:
Reinhard Maurer
Entry Date:
2007
Object Name
Opfergabe
Culture
Thailand
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Invs.
186519
