CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: 'Divination - Sikidy, a process of divination by means of seeds, is employed by sorcerers to predict future events. The person officiating arranges the seeds on a mat in sixteen small heaps, then forms figures, the meaning of which he interprets'
DATE PRINTED: 1900
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 10.0 x 15.0cm, 4 x 6 inches (Small)
TYPE: Antique photographic book illustration
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: Tight bottom margin below caption; The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale. The print you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. 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 use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.
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
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unsigned
PROVENANCE: "Customs of the World"; Edited by Walter Hutchinson, With an introduction by A.C. Haddon, Published by Hutchinson & Co., London
