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Mandan Indians, with Medicine Man in Bear Skin, c1875. The Mandan traditionally lived along the banks of the Missouri River and two of its tributaries, the Heart and the Knife
Native American shaman, 1841. Artist: Myers and CoNative American shaman, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841
Chukotka shamans, 1910-1929. Creator: Ivan Emelianovich LarinChukotka shamans, 1910-1929. From an album containing 296 works offering a glimpse of life in the Russian Far Northeast in the first third of the twentieth century
Altai Shaman with Tambourine in Front of a Traditional Dwelling (Chaadyr), 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich BorisovAltai Shaman with Tambourine in Front of a Traditional Dwelling (Chaadyr), 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai
Shaman's hat Kirka. Selkups, 1920. Creator: A. G. VarginShaman's hat Kirka. Selkups, 1920. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk
High boots of the shaman Markei from the Bezymyanny ulus, Selkups, 1920. Creator: A. G. VarginHigh boots of the shaman Markei from the Bezymyanny ulus, Selkups, 1920. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk
A Mrua Medicine Man and his Train, from a sketch by Lieutenant Cameron in Central Africa, 1876. Creator: UnknownA Mrua Medicine Man and his Train, from a sketch by Lieutenant Cameron in Central Africa, 1876. The people of Urua, or Kasongo's country, are called Mrua
Un sorcier au Congo francais (Il porte en main l'insigne de ses fonctions... 1914. Creator: Unknown)Un sorcier au Congo francais (Il porte en main l'insigne de ses fonctions: une queue d'elephant); L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914
The witch, First Half of 16th cen. Creator: Dossi, Dosso (ca. 1486-1542)The witch, First Half of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Palazzo del Te, Mantua
Old Indian witch doctor, between 1900 and 1930. Creator: Frank G. CarpenterOld Indian witch doctor, between 1900 and 1930
Principal female shaman of the Hupa, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisPrincipal female shaman of the Hupa, c1923. Hupa woman, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front
Giving the medicine-Navaho, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisGiving the medicine-Navaho, c1905. Photograph shows aNavajo shaman giving medicine to participant sitting atop blanket(?) used in sweatbath, as two others look on
Night medicine men, 1908, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisNight medicine men, 1908, c1908. Photo shows Arikara medicine ceremony with four night men dancing
Bear rattles, 1908, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisBear rattles, 1908, c1908. Rattles of Arikara bear medicine men
The Eagle Medicine-Man-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisThe Eagle Medicine-Man-Apsaroke, c1908. Photo shows an Apsaroke shaman, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing eagle headdress
Hupa female shaman, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisHupa female shaman, c1923. Athapascan Hupa woman from northwestern California, half-length portrait, standing, facing front, wearing shell headbands, necklace, and holding up two baskets
Hamatsa emerging from the woods-Koskimo, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisHamatsa emerging from the woods-Koskimo, c1914. Hamatsa shaman, three-quarter length portrait, seated on ground in front of tree, facing front
Wyemah, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisWyemah, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, c1905
Shaman and shamanka, 1862. Creator: Karlis HunsShaman and shamanka, 1862. Sheet 54 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1
Tungus Shaman Woman, 1904-1917. Creator: UnknownTungus Shaman Woman, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia
Buryat shaman, 1904-1917. Creator: UnknownBuryat shaman, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia
A kaffir witch doctor, 1864'. Creator: UnknownA kaffir witch doctor, 1864'. Engraving from a photograph sent by Mr. S. D. Mandy. The Kaffir tribes of British Kaffraria, as well as those in other parts of South Africa
Arikara medicine fraternity-The prayer, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisArikara medicine fraternity-The prayer, c1908. Photo shows Arikara shamans, without shirts, backs to camera, seated in a semi-circle around a sacred cedar tree, tipis in background
Yeibichai, patient in sweat bath, 1904, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisYeibichai, patient in sweat bath, 1904, c1905. Indian wrapped in blanket with medicine man and another man standing over him
A Tluwulahu costume-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisA Tluwulahu costume-Qagyuhl, c1914. Woman wearing a fringed Chilkat blanket, a hamatsa neckring and mask representing deceased relative who had been a shaman
Hatali Nez, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisHatali Nez, c1905. Navajo man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, looking down, wearing a headband
Hamasaka in Tluwulahu costume with speaker's staff-Qagyuhl [principal chief], c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisHamasaka in Tluwulahu costume with speaker's staff-Qagyuhl [principal chief], c1914. Hamasaka, a Kwakiutl chief, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing front
Shaman. Kachynets, 1904-1917. Creator: UnknownShaman. Kachynets, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia
Kachina Doll, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Jane IversonKachina Doll, 1935/1942
Der Sorcerer of Le Gabillou, ca 17, 200 BP. Creator: Art of the Upper PaleolithicDer Sorcerer of Le Gabillou, ca 17, 200 BP. Found in the collection of Le Gabillou, Dordogne, France
The Shaman, 1901. Artist: Schneider, Sascha (Karl Alexander) (1870-1927)The Shaman, 1901. Private Collection
A Witch, 1879. Artist: Savitsky, Konstantin Apollonovich (1844-1905)A Witch, 1879. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
A South African medicine man, 1912. Artist: GW WilsonA South African medicine man, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]
A King of Florida consulting his Magician previous to his going to Battle, c1760. Engraved for Moores New and Complete Collection of Voyages & Travel
Medicine men dance around a cooking pot giving thanks to the Great Spirit, 1841. Artist: Myers and CoMedicine men dance around a cooking pot giving thanks to the Great Spirit, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841
Medicine man and teepee interior, 1841. Artist: Myers and CoMedicine man and teepee interior, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841
Indian medicine man, c1700(?) (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
Tibetan priests, 1936. Artist: Ewing GallowayTibetan priests, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Jangseung, wooden totem poles, Korea, 1900. These figures were traditionally placed at the edge of a village to mark its boundary and to frighten away demons
Bronze Figurine of Bear, used in Shamans Ritual, Perm Region, RussiaBronze Figurine of Bear, used in Shamans Ritual. Perm Region, Russia
Bronze used in Shamans practices, Kama River Tribes, 3rd century BC-8th century. Miraculous image relating to shamanism and magic. State Hermitage Museum. Leningrad
Bronze Plaque from Kama River area, relating to Shamanism, 3rd century BC-8th century. State Hermitage Museum. Leningrad
Silver and Gilt Plaque from Kama River region, USSR, 3rd century BC-8th century. State Hermitage Museum. Leningrad
Bronze Miraculous Beast from Kama River Tribes, USSR, 3rd century BC-8th century. Miraculous image related to shamanism & magic in Animal Style of the steppes. State Hermitage Museum
Bronze from Kama River Tribes, USSR, 3rd century BC-8th century. Miraculous image related to shamanism & magic. State Hermitage Museum
Bronze Plaque, Kama River Tribes Mircaulous Image of Wilde Beast, 3rd century BC-8th century. Miraculous image related to shamanism & magic. Hermitage Museum
Bronze Plaque from Kama River Tribes related to Shamanism, USSR, 3rd century BC-8th century. State Hermitage Museum
Bronze Plaque from Kama River Tribes, USSR, 3rd century BC-8th century. Miraculuous image related to shamanism & magic. Hermitage Museum