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Image of deity. Nanais

Title:

Image of deity

Ethnic groups:

Nanais

Territory:

Far East, Far East Krai, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur Okrug

Date:

early 20th century

Collectors-person:
Material:

Wood

Dimensions:

height 39.0; width 17.1

Number:

РЭМ 4795-433

Annotation:

An anthropomorphic wooden figure with nine protrusions on the head representing spirits. The patron spirit Ayami told the shaman everything secret: his image was always present at large shamanic rites - healing, seeing off the soul, fishing. During the ceremony, new wood shavings were hung on the figurine.