• Número de la foto:: INW-074A-30

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The shamans of the Northwest Coast utilized charms in their healing ceremonies. They were usually carved of bone or ivory in the form of a guardian spirit. The charms were either sewn on to clothing or worn around the neck. These little pelicari figurines, attached to one another with a leather thong, form a rare charm which is considered to be quite old. It is made of bone and decorated with haliotis inlays. It was collected from the Tsimshian during the last century. (7 cm; NMM)
NMM = National Museum of Man, Ottawa

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  América del Norte Canada Ottawa Tsimshian INW pelícano nácar amuleto figura de hueso objeto ceremonial National Museum of Man - Ottawa