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Shaman's headdress. Evenki

Title:

Shaman's headdress

Ethnic groups:

Evenki

Territory:

East Siberia, Yenisei province, Yenisei district

Date:

late 19th - early 20th century

Collectors-person:
Rubrics:

Costume, headdress

Material:

Metal: iron

Dimensions:

height 24.0; d 22.0 x 17.0

Number:

РЭМ 5589-39

Annotation:

The presence of a metal headdress (crown) in the costume indicates the strength of the shaman, who is able to communicate with the deities and spirits of the three worlds during the ritual.