Transformational Walrus Holding Human
Siberian Yup'ik
Chukchi Peninsula, Russia
3 3/4” high x 1 1/8” wide x 1 3/4” deep
$900
Siberian Yup'ik shamanism is a spiritual tradition centered on the belief in a reciprocal relationship between humans and the spirit world, which includes animals, plants, and the environment. Shamans acted as healers, leaders, and intermediaries, using rituals, masks, and amulets to maintain balance and ensure the community's survival through successful hunting and healing the sick.
