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An object of the shamanic cult, the mirror was
hung on straps on the shaman's coat and served as a
shield that protected against evil spirits. It was also used
for determining the present and the future according
to the belief that an entire human life was reflected in
its face. Part of the mirror is decorated with
zoomorphic designs.
Evenk.
Copper. Diameter, 13 cm. Coll. No. 6761-17. |