Introduction

Archaeological Excavation

Tsimshian Society and Culture

Shamanism
Curing Shamans
Fishing Shamans
War Shamans
Witches
Trade
Warfare
Wealth and Rank
Men's Activities
Women's Activities

Tsimshian Villages

Tsimshian Society and Culture

Shamanism

War Shamans

Slate Mirror - CD95-759-027 - S93-8149 Slate mirror, used by shamans to aid meditation
Collected by Lord Bossom, ca. 1900
(VII-C-1796)
 

War shamans were consulted about the best time to launch an attack, and often employed a slate mirror to predict the outcome of the battle.
 
 

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