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Djulin - image of female ancestor of a family. Nanais
Title:
Djulin - image of female ancestor of a family
Ethnic groups:
Nanais
Territory:
Far East Krai, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur Okrug
Date:
early 20th century
Collectors-person:
Material:
Wood
Dimensions:
height 74.0; width 21.0; depth 12.8
Number:
РЭМ 4795-444
Annotation:
The Nanais made similar images for each other, and the shaman revived them, instilling a spirit in them. Djulin guarded the dwelling and the owners, helped in hunting, transmitted requests to the spirit of Sangiya mapa (master of the sky). During important events for the family, the image was fed with porridge, blood, lard and the heart of an elk, and also fumigated with wild rosemary smoke.
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