The Role Of Art In Shamanism: Meaning, Symbolism, And Ritual Use
Art in shamanism is not usually treated as decoration alone. It can function as a ritual tool, teaching language, memory aid, symbolic map, and way of communicating relationships with spirits, ancestors, animals, plants, land, and community. Across traditions, visual designs, masks, drums, carvings, songs, dance, costume, and altar objects may help focus intention, mark sacred … Read more