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Man’s image. Nanais

Title:

Man’s image

Ethnic groups:

Nanais

Territory:

river Amur, Ussuri Krai, village Naikhin

Date:

late 19th - early 20th century

Collectors-person:
Material:

Wood

Dimensions:

14.5 х 2.7

Number:

РЭМ 1871-7/1

Annotation:

Sevuen Aga, a hunting cult object. It is an anthropomorphic wooden figurine with a pointed head, without arms; body is cylindrical, with wood bark. Worn by men on the belt for lucky hunting.