Shaman Collection (page 7)

UK. Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom with Fly

JAPAN: SHAMAN, c1857. A religious figure, probably a shaman, arriving at the shrine at the top of Mount Atago, Shiba, Japan. Color woodcut by Ando Hiroshige, c1857

British Columbia Indian Shaman in full fur attire, standing with totemic wooden carved objects outside his canvas abode. Date: circa 1910s

Paranormal / Magic / Siberia
A Siberian shaman from the Lower Amur, with some of his ritual equipment Date: 1903

Traditional Sami drum. The Sami are an indigenous people inhabiting northern Scandinavia. This drum is a rare example of a ceremonial drum used by the Sami in Pre-Christian times

Prehistoric shamanism. Artwork of a shaman engaging in a ritual dance in front of a cave painting of a bison (upper left)

Pictograph of humans and animals, Libya
Pictographic frieze of humans and animals in the Tin Lebbo area of Wadi Tashwinat, south west Libya made around 9, 000 years ago

KWAKIUTL CHIEF, c1914. A portrait of Hamasaka, a Kwakiutl chief, wearing a blanket ornamented with buttons, holding a ceremonial staff and a shamans rattle. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1914

ARIKARA SHAMANS, c1908. A group of Arikara shamans seated in a semicircle around a sacred cedar tree on the Great Plains in North Dakota. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1908

NIGHT MEDICINE MEN, c1908. A group of four night medicine men of the Arikara tribe walking together, in traditional dress. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1908

Navajo singer, 1904
A Navajo singer, one who conducts religious rituals, 1904. Printed reproduction of a photograph by Edward Curtis

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Medicine dance of Native Americans inside a longhouse. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

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Arrival of the ceremonial Shalako in Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Zuni altars and religious ceremony using tobacco, New Mexico. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Sioux leaders ceremonially facing the setting sun, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

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" The flyer" - a Native American shaman in Raleighs Colony, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a John White illustration

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Mescalero Apache Chief San Juan, Medicine-man Gorgonio, and War Chief Nantzili, 1880s Hand-colored woodcut

Siberian Shaman - 3
Siberian shaman

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Siberian shaman

Siberian Shaman - 1
Siberian shaman

Siberian Shaman - 2
Siberian shaman

Siberian Shaman - 4
Siberian shaman

Exorcism Venezuela 1989
A shaman attempts to heal a sick man by driving out evil spirits, at Mavaca, Venezuela

Navajo Sand Painting
A Navajo shaman of New Mexico uses sand painting as a healing procedure

Virginian Shaman
A Virginian shaman

Totem pole of Shaman and land otter, carved in red cedar in 1940 by John Wanlace, Inside Passage, Juneau, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Shaman of Lapland in a divinatory trance
A Shaman of Lapland lying on the ground with a magical drum on his back, in a divinatory trance, about to foretell the future

Shaman of Yakutia, Siberia
A Shaman of Yakutia, Siberia, calls on the tribal deities to heal a sick man

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"Unveiling the Mystical World of Shaman: From Aztec Folk Healers to Siberian Tungus Rituals" Step into the realm of ancient wisdom and spiritual healing as we explore the captivating world of shamanism. Originating from diverse cultures across the globe, shamans have long been revered for their mystical abilities to connect with unseen realms and bring balance to their communities. In the heartland of Mexico, an Aztec folk healer known as a shaman practices spiritual cleansing rituals in bustling Zocalo, Plaza de la Constitucion. With intricate ceremonies passed down through generations, these healers tap into ancestral knowledge to restore harmony within individuals and society. Venturing further north, we encounter a striking Shaman mask from Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia, Canada. This artifact represents the rich indigenous traditions found in North America where shamans played vital roles as mediators between humans and spirits. Their profound connection with nature enabled them to guide tribes through challenges and seek divine guidance. Traveling eastward towards Siberia, we glimpse a mesmerizing copper engraving depicting a Tungus shaman adorned with antlers and wielding a ritual drum. The Tungus people believed that these sacred tools allowed shamans to communicate with spirits and harness their power for healing purposes. Such illustrations offer us glimpses into centuries-old rituals that continue to shape Siberian culture today. Closer to home on American soil, legendary figures like Tecumseh and his brother The Prophet emerge as prominent Native American leaders who possessed extraordinary shamanic abilities. These visionary brothers united tribes against colonization while drawing upon their deep-rooted spirituality for guidance during turbulent times. Captured in black-and-white photographs from different eras are Mandan Indians donning bear skins alongside Medicine Men - revered shamans who held immense influence within their communities. Through sacred ceremonies involving dance, song, herbs, and animal symbolism; they sought physical healing while nurturing spiritual growth.