Sujet
A rattle used in shamanistic dances and rituals, in the form of an oyster catcher
Légende
A rattle used in shamanistic dances and rituals, in the form of an oyster catcher, On the back is a human figure with its tongue protruding into the mouth of a frog, indicating an exchange of power with the shaman. The frog possessed a poison which was useful to shamans. Northwest Coast of America. Tlingit.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ British Museum, London
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A29_267
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
25,9Mo (826,0Ko) / 28,4cm x 22,8cm / 3356 x 2696 (300dpi)