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Shaman and shamanka, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
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Shaman and shamanka, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Shaman and shamanka, 1862. Sheet 54 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie (Ethnographic description of the peoples of Russia) is a two-volume work published in Saint Petersburg in 1862 to mark the millennium of the founding of the Russian Empire (traditionally traced to the founding of the state of Kievan Rus in 862). The work is dedicated to Tsar Alexander II. Volume 1 consists of 62 colored illustrations depicting ethnic groups from across the Russian Empire in their traditional dress. This volume also includes a fold-out table listing the different ethnic groups and the size of their populations in the cities in the empire, as well as a colored-coded ethnographic map that shows which groups inhabited which parts of the empire. Volume 2 is all text, and consists of detailed essays, in French, about the ethnic groups of the empire, their history, culture, language, and so forth, -which reflect the state of anthropological and historical knowledge of the 1860s. The book is the work of Gustav-Fedor Pauli (1817-67), a German ethnographer who immigrated to Russia
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This photo print, titled "Shaman and shamanka, 1862", takes us back in time to the rich cultural tapestry of Russia during the mid-19th century. Created by Karlis Huns as part of the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie" (Ethnographic description of the peoples of Russia), this artwork offers a glimpse into the diverse ethnic groups that inhabited the vast Russian Empire.
The album itself was published in Saint Petersburg in 1862 to commemorate the millennium anniversary of the founding of the Russian Empire. Dedicated to Tsar Alexander II, it consists of two volumes filled with valuable insights into various aspects of these ethnic communities.
Volume 1 features 62 vividly colored illustrations showcasing different ethnic groups adorned in their traditional attire. Additionally, it includes a fold-out table detailing population sizes across cities within the empire and an ethnographic map color-coded to indicate territorial distribution.
Volume 2 delves deeper into textual descriptions written in French by Gustav-Fedor Pauli, a German ethnographer who migrated to Russia. These essays provide comprehensive accounts encompassing history, culture, language, and more - offering readers a comprehensive understanding based on contemporary anthropological and historical knowledge from that era.
Through this remarkable photograph captured by Karlis Huns, we are transported back to an era where shamanism played a significant role within certain indigenous communities. The image portrays both a shaman and shamanka engaged in spiritual practices unique to their respective roles - evoking curiosity about their beliefs and rituals.
As we admire this extraordinary piece from Heritage Images' collection without commercial intentions but rather for its intrinsic value as an important historical artifact - let us appreciate its contribution towards preserving our understanding of Russia's diverse cultural heritage.
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