Shaman Antique

Zoomorphic shaman mortar, Pre-Columbian art, culture, Chorrera Valdivia, circa 2300 BC, Ecuador.

A lovely and large figure, molded of abstracted form; he is seated with legs out in front, spout behind head and with large pour spout out of one arm which rests upward on his knee. ...

A stunning late 19th century Aymara ceremonial 'Tari' cloth (ceremonial ground shaman's cloth) from the Pacajes region of Bolivia, Department of La Paz - circa 1880.

Pair of bellows with images of a bear on on side and a shaman on the other. Used as a part of a whistle.

The artist or sorcerer, invited us to celebrate the prowess during the signature of the limited editions in a quasi-shamanic dancing performance in his studio in Berlin.

The artist or sorcerer, invited us to celebrate the prowess during the signature of the limited editions in a quasi-shamanic dancing performance in his studio in Berlin.

The artist or sorcerer, invited us to celebrate the prowess during the signature of the limited editions in a quasi-shamanic dancing performance in his studio in Berlin.

The artist or sorcerer, invited us to celebrate the prowess during the signature of the limited editions in a quasi-shamanic dancing performance in his studio in Berlin.

A rare 19th century Himalayan dancing mask with a shaman's mask carved out of wood into an oval form with openwork eyes and a mouth with jagged teeth.

Mortar and pestles have been around for centuries and date back to the ancient medicine men and shamans. The shaman was a unique force in the history of Asia, Korea, Africa, India, a...

This type of mask was used by shaman in animistic Nu religious ceremonies when invoking gods to assist in earthly matters.

The vessel contained water and other magical ingredients added by the tribes shaman or medicine man. The vessel was used by the family that owned it to splash the water on their fac...

A well decorated sculpture of excellent form, a shaman or priest, seated cross legged and holding a mace, he has pleasant facial features, ear clips and cap headdress and gestures o...

“Rain drums”, as these ritual drums have come to be called, were used in shamanic ceremonies to call the rains and other fertility rituals throughout many parts of Southeast Asia.

The bag may have been fashioned for a shaman to contain various botanicals and potions.

A small version of a tigma pattern border (which originates in the shamanic tradition of the Bon cults) and a S-shaped thunder Meander border surround the central field.

Provenance: Sothebys, NY In excellent overall condition for its age. Colima, located on Mexico's southwestern coast, was during this time part of the shaft tomb culture, along wi...

1890-1910 Tai Nuea Shaman’s Ceremonial Skirt (sin mau phi), Hua Phan Province, NE Laos An exceptional example of a shaman’s skirt displaying very finely executed weft ikat motifs of...

Earth tones pre-Columbian textile fragment with 5 embroidered anthropomorphic shaman figures. This piece is framed in a black shadowbox.

The first engraving depicts the Female Shaman in a standing position, facing the viewer.

Inca multi-color Medicine Man or Shaman’s coca leaf bag. This rectangular sac is adorned with geometric decoration in vertical blue and red lines and ends in hanging fringe with blue...

These stools were used by everyone in the tribe - but this larger size would have been made for an important person like a Chief or Shaman.

To cure the illness the Shaman must exorcise the evil spirits by frightening them away.

An intriguing fetish formed from a monkey skull that has been dyed a deep russet-brown hue. Naga shamans used skulls like this example for several ceremonial and ritual purposes, and...

It has profound cultural roots from the shamanic rites that influenced superstitions and everyday life legends.

The crystal promotes meditation and amplifies the effects of other crystals; perfect for concentrating positive affirmations. Shamans consider this crystal a "Stone of Light" connect...

For over two millennia this coin has passed through the hands of nobles, warriors, shamans and brigands alike. Grasp the coin in your hand and experience being transported; it has to...

For over two millennia this coin has passed through the hands of nobles, warriors, shamans and brigands alike. Grasp the coin in your hand and let yourself be transported; it has tou...

Glazed and stone-polished portrait of a lord or shaman. Painted serpent ear ornaments with what appears to be insects.

One mythological theme that has a long history and many variations involves a shamanic world view, for example in the cases of Mongolian shamanism among the Mongols, Hmong shamanism ...

As chieftains and important shamans were deified after death this sculpture may represent a cacique chief or high status member of Taino Community.

The figure, probably depicting a shaman or shamaness, is shown with tall bifurcated headdress and large conical ears, the austere face with unusual incisions, perhaps representing sc...

The Romans, and until the Middle Ages, had the custom of hanging a small piece of red coral around the necks of children because they believed that it gave them healing properties an...

As chieftains and important shamans were deified after death this sculpture may represent a cacique chief or high status member of Taino Community.

The religious leaders or shamans were thought to be able to communicate with the souls of the dead when intoxicated by the hallucinogenic cohoba.

The discordant facial expressions of figures such as this have in some quarters been advanced as evidence of shamanism. Haunting and intense, their true identity remains lost in the ...

The discordant facial expressions of figures such as this have in some quarters been advanced as evidence of shamanism. Haunting and intense, their true identity remains lost in the ...

Apollo's origins (perhaps Oriental) are quite uncertain; his name yields no convincing Greek etymology, although he became the most thoroughly Greek of all gods...A remarkable fe...

Barbers differed greatly from the medicine man or shaman, who used magic or religion to heal their patients.

An antique primitive shaman's mask from the western hills of Nepal. This mask has the trident of Shiva on it's forehead.

Depicting a highly rendered female shaman face Topped by a bird headdress with deeply engraved feathers Accented by an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.06 carat, I...

The hand carved stone “Shaman’s” Mask, possibly Tsagaglal or she who watches a popular ancient Columbia river icon, dates to 500 BC-500 AD, The effigy carved from a boulder in th...

This is a Beautiful example of a traditional Tibetan Dhangro Dhani drum used by the Dhamis, or Shaman Medicine Man, of the Himalayas. Buddhist Shaman Healing Instrument with Phurba ...

The first engraving depicts the Female Shaman in a standing position, facing the viewer.

It has been speculated that such depictions may represent shamans.

Magnificent Pre-Columbian Paracas textile fragment depicting a shaman warrior with a trophy head on his right hand.

Impressive Pre-Columbian Imperial style Shaman’s Coca leaf bag from the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Wonderful polychrome vessel depicting a human figure possibly a Shaman and various mythical creature on two sides. circa 200-600 CE, Peru.

Though its origins remain unknown, this ceramic vessel shaped like the fearsome beast may have been used in shamanic rituals. Shamans looked to the jaguar as a spirit companion, to p...

Tibetan wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death) with stand.

With their unique mix of shamanism, Hinduism and Buddhism they created a culture of beauty which still fascinates.

Unusual is the rear view, which is rather San Pedro cactus-like and possibly alludes to shamanic associations. Reminiscent of Moche pieces.

Used by a Yao priest or shaman in a ritual setting, a powerful aid when confronting the spirits on behalf of an individual patient, or of the community as a whole.

Large woven painted basketry wall mask created in Blackwater Rivers area, Papua New Guinea. With open expressive mouth and mask fringed with feathers, striking mask that easily hang...

Early antique hand carved Toma or Landai mask from Guinea, Africa. “These brooding, often quite large, masks represent a forest spirit, Landai. Masks like these were used by the men'...

Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geom...

This ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Salampasu masks were an integral part ...

A well preserved Yam Ancestor mask professionally presented on a museum quality acrylic display stand. The mask was a classic tribal art piece from Abelam people who live in Maprik a...

On offer is a rare large sized 'Singe' Monkey mask from the Bulu people of south central Cameroon. The Bulu are a sub-group of the Cameroon Fang, having originated from Gabon. This...

Attributed to the Yoruba people of western Nigeria, this wooden headdress was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a comm...

With a beautiful dark patina, this early 20th century wooden mask shows a naturalistic human face, flattened, with the forehead, open mouth and stylised teeth in light relief; the ri...

After oxen were introduced to Guinea Bissau by Portuguese sailors in the 15th century, its strength, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated into their initiation rituals....