Shamans: The visual culture of animism, healing and journeys to other planes

Exploring the visual culture ofanimism, healing, andjourneys to other planes—thiscopiously illustrated bookbrings to life the imagery ofshamanism in one beautifuland intelligent volume. Around the world, shamanic traditions dating back thousands of years are being revived, recovered, and reinvented. Many people are increasingly turning to shamanic practices and rituals for community, connection to nature, and spiritual direction. Focusing on an expertly curated selection of ritual artifacts and visionary images, this book skillfully explores the roles of shamans around the world and throughout history, from the Mesolithic shamans of Germany and the Evenki shamans of northern and central Asia to the shamans of the Shang dynasty and the booming populations of neo-shamans in the West.Shamans

• | Author: Max Carocci
• | Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• | Publication Date: Aug 28, 2025
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9780500028681
• | ISBN-10: 0500028680