Return
Objects
Icon Mikola - shaman's amulet. Evenki
Title:
Icon Mikola - shaman's amulet
Ethnic groups:
Evenki
Territory:
East Siberia, river Katonga River (Stony Tunguska), Yenisei province, Turukhansk Krai
Date:
late 19th - early 20th centuries
Material:
Metal: brass: yellow copper
Dimensions:
length 21.5; width 20.9; weight 0.311 kg
Collectors-person:
Voronov P.T.
Number:
РЭМ 4871-238
Annotation:
The plate depicts the image of St. Nicholas, which the Evenks associated with the character of the local pantheon - the deity of the forest Eksheri. It was especially revered by Evenks - taiga hunters. The icon was used by a shaman during a ritual to get good luck in fishing activities.
Saving to album
+ Create a new album
Saving to album
To add an item to an album, please log in or register.
Create a new album
Add to order
To add an image to the order, you need to log in to Your personal account or register.
Log in
I forgot my password
To link to change the password
Share
--