"Money-producing Tree" and "Tree Worship" of the Bai Nationality in Dali

The metal Money-producing Tree unearthed in southwest China,an object of nature worship introduced to Dali in the Han dynasty,was an reflection of primitive tree worship that catered to the wishes for property.Through a study of the related documents and legends,it has been proved that after this introduced worship got in touch with the similar worship of the Bai ancestors,they formed a new organic whole and enriched the cultural implications of the Bai's tree worship,whose influence remains until today.