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Bird, ritual shaman's item. Evenki

Title:

Bird, ritual shaman's item

Ethnic groups:

Evenki

Territory:

East Siberia, Trans-Baikal Oblast, Nerchinsk Okrug

Date:

late 19th - early 20th century

Material:

Wood, tin, fur

Dimensions:

length 39.5; width 9.0; height 12.0

Collectors-person:
Golovachev Dmitri M.
Number:

РЭМ 1923-69

Annotation:

A shaman's amulet in the form of a bird carved from a single piece of wood. The bird's body is trimmed with red deer fur with a central tanned tan covering in the form of a strip and fringe, representing wings. A short fringe extends from the head. The bird's muzzle is encased in a metal hoop with circular holes. An anthropomorphic tin mask with oval holes covers the muzzle. According to the collector's description, the bird represents Garuda, a shaman's assistant in his work.

Rus:
Предмет культа - птица (принадлежность шамана). Эвенки