Batik wall hanging, \'Priestess\'

In Africa, ritual pots are used at the shrine for sacrifice during festivals or when there is a calamity in the town. The priest or priestess puts herbs, eggs and a little water into the pot and raises it to the skies to provoke any evil spirit disturbing the town. The same action gives thanks to the gods for protection throughout the year. Working in batik, K. Baka depicts a priestess with the ritual pot.