Totemic Collection

Old Indian witch doctor, between 1900 and 1930. Creator: Frank G. Carpenter
Old Indian witch doctor, between 1900 and 1930

A Totemic ceremony of the Warramunga Tribe, Australia, 19th century (b/w photo)
3033723 A Totemic ceremony of the Warramunga Tribe, Australia, 19th century (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a 19th century photograph)

Group of Sontals, natives of the Rajmahal Mountains (Bengal), c1891. Creator: James Grant
Group of Sontals, natives of the Rajmahal Mountains (Bengal), c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

Tapper (Iroke Ifa), Nigeria, 17th or 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Tapper (Iroke Ifa), Nigeria, 17th or 18th century

Amulet of the God Seth, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasties 21-25 (about 1069-664 BCE)

Amulet of the God Seth, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19-20 (about 1295-1069 BCE)

Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of a Seated Royal Figure, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500
Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of a Seated Royal Figure, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Indians hunting the buffalo under a wolf-skin mask, from
3964037 Indians hunting the buffalo under a wolf-skin mask, from Illustrations of the Manners, Customs & Conditions of the North American Indians, London, 1845 (hand-coloured engraving) by Catlin

Mask with seal or sea otter spirit, late 19th century (wood, paint, gut cord & feathers)
1068412 Mask with seal or sea otter spirit, late 19th century (wood, paint, gut cord & feathers) by Yupik culture (19th century); 59.7x56.5x5.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with figures of winged griffin, hare, lion
XBP389338 Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with figures of winged griffin, hare, lion, dog and rams head (gold) by Greek School, (4th century BC); length: 31.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Post (wood)
HSC194636 Post (wood) by Melanesian; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Horse plaque, Altai nomadic, 5th- 3rd century BC (bone)
XBP389383 Horse plaque, Altai nomadic, 5th- 3rd century BC (bone) by Altaic School; length: 11 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with winged griffin
XBP389339 Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with winged griffin, hare and lion (gold) (detail of 389338) by Greek School, (4th century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

Model Totem Pole, c. 1895-1905 (argillite)
996041 Model Totem Pole, c.1895-1905 (argillite) by Chapman, Isaac (c.1880-1910) (attr. to); 16x3.5x4.2 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Gift of Roy G

Lion, 6th- 7th century BC (silver gilt)
XBP389382 Lion, 6th- 7th century BC (silver gilt) by Scythian; 6.3x9.5 cm; Historical Museum, Kiev, Ukraine; (add.info.: From Cherassy district)

Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with greyhound and lion (gold) (detail of 389338)
XBP389342 Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with greyhound and lion (gold) (detail of 389338) by Greek School, (4th century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with greyhound (gold) (detail of 389338)
XBP389341 Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with greyhound (gold) (detail of 389338) by Greek School, (4th century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

Head, 1911-12 (limestone)
3066448 Head, 1911-12 (limestone) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Cowles; Italian, out of copyright

The Raven Totem Pole, ca. 1880-1914. Creator: Theodore J. Richardson
The Raven Totem Pole, ca. 1880-1914

Indian Grave. Wolf Totem over Medicine Man Grave, Wrangell, ca. 1880-1914

Alaska Building with Totems at St. Louis Exposition, 1904. Creator: Theodore J
Alaska Building with Totems at St. Louis Exposition, 1904

Pere Paillard, 1902. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Pere Paillard, 1902

Facsimile of an Ojibbeway Robe, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Facsimile of an Ojibbeway Robe, 1861/1869. A collection of Indian totems

Fort Wrangel, Alaska, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Fort Wrangel, Alaska, c1897. Tingit totem in the grounds of a U.S. Army fort on the Stikine River, established in 1868 after the purchase of Alaska in 1867

Heiltsuk nation totem post
Heiltsuk totem post, at the Horniman Museum in London

Native American dance apron showing a fantastic totemic beaver-creature, from British Colombia. Now in the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

Tlingit Native American blanket
A Tlingit tribe Native American blanket belonging to a chief, showing a totemic bear design. Currently at the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

Nootka Sound Native American figure of a man wearing a bears skin, symbolising the concept of interchangability of human and bear, in a shamanistic/totemic setting

Halde Haniel, Bottrop, Oberhausen, Ruhr Basin, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Brown Bear Totemic Figure On Tlingit Totem Pole At Auke Bay Recreation Area

Stela E in Quirigua, Guatemala, Guatemala
Ruins of Quirigua, an ancient Maya archaeological site in the department of Izabal in south-eastern Guatemala. The monuments at Quirigua include unusually large stelae elaborately carved from single

British Columbia Indian Shaman in full fur attire, standing with totemic wooden carved objects outside his canvas abode. Date: circa 1910s

Carved Korean Mountain Gods at the roadside. Date: 1909

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"Exploring the Rich Totemic Traditions: A Glimpse into Ancient Cultures" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world ceremonies. This black and white photograph takes us to 19th century Australia, where we witness a mesmerizing Totemic ceremony of the Warramunga Tribe. The air is filled with mysticism as tribal members gather around sacred totems, connecting with their ancestral spirits. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves amidst the Rajmahal Mountains in Bengal during the late 1800s. Here, a group of Sontals proudly display their rich cultural heritage through intricate totemic symbols. These natives honor their ancestors by adorning themselves with symbolic amulets and masks that represent their deep-rooted beliefs. Venturing further into Africa, our journey leads us to Nigeria during the 17th or 18th century. We encounter Tapper (Iroke Ifa), an enigmatic figure whose identity remains unknown but whose significance lies within his connection to ancient Nigerian traditions. His presence reminds us of the profound role that totemism played in shaping African societies. Egyptian history unfolds before our eyes as we gaze upon an exquisite amulet depicting Seth, a powerful god from both the Third Intermediate Period and New Kingdom Dynasty eras. These intricately crafted artifacts serve as reminders of Egypt's spiritual devotion and belief in divine protection. Moving towards Central America, we discover a fascinating mask adorned with seal or sea otter spirit motifs from the late 19th century. This wooden masterpiece showcases how indigenous cultures revered animal spirits through elaborate craftsmanship using wood, paint, gut cord & feathers. As our exploration continues across different civilizations throughout history, we stumble upon remarkable relics such as handle spout vessels resembling seated royal figures and horse plaques showcasing Altai nomadic artistry from centuries ago. These diverse examples highlight humanity's innate desire for connection with the spiritual realm, as well as our reverence for nature and ancestral wisdom.