Shaman's figure (Image withheld)

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Culture/People: Ngäbe (Guaymi)
Previous owner: Philip L. Dade, Non-Indian, 1908-1976
Seller: Philip L. Dade, Non-Indian, 1908-1976

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Philip L. Dade (1908-1976, Chief of the Panama Canal Zone Civil Defense Unit and amateur archeologist); purchased by MAI from Philip Dade in 1964.
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Place: Chiriquí Province; Panama

See related items: Ngäbe (Guaymi); Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/4726
Barcode: 234726.000

Object Type: Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects

Object Name: Shaman's figure (Image withheld)
Media/Materials: Wood
Techniques: Carved, painted

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws65fe9b0e8-6522-4106-882b-85081fb9cb20

Record ID: NMAI_249919