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Tag Archives: Shamanism
1929: ’ixtˈ
Every Tlingit clan in every major village was supposed to have its own shaman (’ixtˈ), who might also be a clan or house chief, uniting supernatural power with economic and ceremonial leadership….The functions of the shaman were several. He fought … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920's, 20th Century, Art, Canada, Magic, Native Americans, Sculpture, Shamanism, Tlingit, Women
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1400: Rain God
This Mixtec figure from the Middle Post Classic Period (1200-1400) represents a person impersonating a deity—a practice whereby the god would have been brought into the world of human experience. The undersized symbolic weapon and shield, as well as the … Continue reading
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Tagged 13th Century, 14th Century, 15th Century, Animals, Ceramics, Coyotes, Mixtec, Native Americans, Religion, Shamanism
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