Shaman Grave Figures
Carved wooden figures guarding the grave of Date-hun (Date-khoon?), a Chilkat shaman of Killerwhale House. The full-length figure on the left is that of Geese-teen, or Gease tene, a supernatural spirit helper. The larger figure on the right is Gou-ghe yah-tee, “drum holder” (G. T. Emmons, The Tlingi...
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Format: | Still Image |
Language: | unknown |
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1885
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Online Access: | https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-4351/shaman-grave-figures |
Summary: | Carved wooden figures guarding the grave of Date-hun (Date-khoon?), a Chilkat shaman of Killerwhale House. The full-length figure on the left is that of Geese-teen, or Gease tene, a supernatural spirit helper. The larger figure on the right is Gou-ghe yah-tee, “drum holder” (G. T. Emmons, The Tlingit Indians) |
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