The Offering Burner
The Chinese Cemetery in Nevada City, California. The earliest Chinese pioneers came to California during the Gold Rush of 1849-50. During the early 1860's they began returning the remains of their deceased to China for traditional burials. There are no human remains left on this site.
This was used to burn offerings to the departed for their use in the spirit world. Paper replicas were burned as well as personal possessions of the deceased.
Shot for Our Daily Challenge :“Cemetery”
The Offering Burner
The Chinese Cemetery in Nevada City, California. The earliest Chinese pioneers came to California during the Gold Rush of 1849-50. During the early 1860's they began returning the remains of their deceased to China for traditional burials. There are no human remains left on this site.
This was used to burn offerings to the departed for their use in the spirit world. Paper replicas were burned as well as personal possessions of the deceased.
Shot for Our Daily Challenge :“Cemetery”