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Shaman's amulet. Evenki

Title:

Shaman's amulet

Ethnic groups:

Evenki

Territory:

East Siberia, Trans-Baikal Oblast, Nerchinsk Okrug

Date:

early 20th century

Material:

Wood, skin suede

Collectors-person:
Golovachev Dmitri M.
Number:

РЭМ 1923-66

Annotation:

A shaman's amulet in the form of two wooden arches with moose heads—the spirits that assist the shaman in his work—at the ends. They are tied together to form a circle. It was used in trade magic.