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Tenetchara Shaman possessed by a familiar spirit
Tenetchara Shaman possessed by a familiar spirit
Object Number 63-1-30/11888.1.2
Display Title Tenetchara Shaman possessed by a familiar spirit
Descriptions
Object Description written on board: "Brazil / 1.b. Tenetchara Shaman possessed by a familiar spirit"
Department Photographic
Date 1942
Artist J. Galvao
Artist Charles Wagley
Culture
  • Tembé
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.1125 × 14.9225 cm (4 3/8 × 5 7/8 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Jessica Malheiros

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