1914
Koskimo man dressed as Hami (dangerous thing) during Numhlim ceremony
EDWARD S. CURTIS
1914
Kwakiutl shaman performs a religious ritual
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1914
A Kwakiutl person dressed as a forest spirit, Nuhlimkilaka, ("bringer of confusion").
IMAGE: EDWARD S. CURTIS/LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
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I know you mean well, but these are problematic images. The term 'shaman' is Siberian, not Native American.
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It's better to not post images of sacred things unless you've cleared it with the elders of the tribe. Most will say no.
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