EXPLANATION OF PLATE XXXII. 



Korean Expiatory Offering. 



Straw Man. Bundle of straw tied with hoops of straw into the outline of the head 

 and trunk of a man. Arms and legs fastened to the body. Some bits of 

 money are jjut in this figure, and it is thrown away under the impression 

 that the influence of an evil star may be overcome when the image is torn 

 to pieces. Length, 27 inches. (Cat. No. 77051, U. S. N. M. Seoul, Korea. 

 Collected by Ensign J. B. Beruadou, U. S. N.) 



