spirit houses (religious structures)

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Scope note
Small or miniature houses in which guardian or deceased spirits are invited to live. They may be set on wooden posts; they may exist in groups together in house compounds. The practice is common in several cutures, including among Native Americans, in Japan, in Thailand, and in other locations.
spirit houses
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024