Shaman Figures

Date
1895
Corporate name
Contributor: Winter & Pond
Description

Large figure is Gou-ghe yah-tee, "drum holder". The drum of the shaman was hung on the outstretched arms These figures were known as ut nuh teen, "he sees some-thing," and were made for very special occasions (G. T. Emmons, The Tlingit Indians).

Subject (Geographic)
Genre
Photographs
Type of resource
Still Image
Identifier
Klukwan135
Terms of use
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