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Shaman Figure
Shaman Figure

Shaman Figure

Dateca. 1860
Label TextSmall carved figures such as this—some having their own miniature masks, tunics and rattles—represent shamans or their spirit helpers and were part of the myriad curing paraphernalia employed to purge the ill person of evil spirits. The club would protect the shaman against his supernatural enemies.
Object number91.1.119
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, The Box of Daylight, September 15, 1983 - January 8, 1984
Credit LineGift of John H. Hauberg
Dimensions14 5/8 x 4 x 3 in. (37.15 x 10.16 x 7.62 cm)
MediumYellow cedar wood, human hair, and paint
Bagwikala (human being neck ring)
Mungo Martin (Nakapankam)
ca. 1910
Object number: 83.241
Photo: Paul Macapia
ca. 1840
Object number: 91.1.38
Shaman figure
ca. 1880
Object number: 83.235
Aam’halait (Shaman’s soul catcher)
Preston Singletary
2000
Object number: 2000.53
Ka'heit'am (Club)
First Nations, Nuu-chah-nulth, Hesquiat
before 1778
Object number: 91.1.21
Wolf Mask
Makah
ca. 1900
Object number: 91.21
Model canoe paddle
ca. 1880 - 90
Object number: 91.1.113.1
Model canoe paddle
ca. 1880 - 90
Object number: 91.1.113.2