Ksan Performing Arts Group 18_06

Sadie Mowatt performing as a shamaness in a healing display. Tsimshian healing shamans do not usually wear masks while performing curing ceremonis. They wear bearskin robes, aprons, and crowns of grizzly-bear claws. They also use a number of aids, including round rattles, skin drums, and charms.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: G.F. MacDonald Collection
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1972
Subjects:
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Shaman > Dance Regalia >
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Ksan > Shaman > Dance Regalia >
Bearskin
Tsimshian
Tsimshian*
Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-642/ksan-performing-arts-group-1806
Description
Summary:Sadie Mowatt performing as a shamaness in a healing display. Tsimshian healing shamans do not usually wear masks while performing curing ceremonis. They wear bearskin robes, aprons, and crowns of grizzly-bear claws. They also use a number of aids, including round rattles, skin drums, and charms.

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