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Painted military drum. Algonquian, 1850s. Probably from Manitoulin Island, Ontario. The Midewiwin, or 'Grand Medicine Society', was a shamanistic organization in which serious illnesses might be cured, success in life or afterlife sought, or the general health of the community ensured. This drum is painted with dream symbolism: the bottom half with horned cows, spiritually powerful creatures to be treated with respect. Diam. 45 cm. Inv. Et Am.2144.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART343333
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Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3230px × 3467px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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19th century CE
Algonquian
Canadian
Cow
Drum, Musical Instrument
Minor Arts
Shamanism