Name: Yao (Mein) Antique Shaman Ceremonial Painting | 48"
Brand: The Niger Bend
SKU: 3b780ab0-ab80-4c48-b181-9b7c5e48a67b
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Yao (Mein) Antique Shaman Ceremonial Painting | 48"

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<p>This Yao Shaman ceremonial painting was carefully crafted on mulberry paper in the form of a scroll, taking nearly one to two months to complete. Made from local dyes that were available, the colors of the paintings often closely resemble the colors in the clothing that the Yao people make and wear. <br><br>This painting is believed to be from the 19th and early 20th centuries, which is a necessary tool used in initiation ceremonies of aspiring priests and shamans. It is believed that shamans and priests act as a gateway between the physical and spiritual worlds.</p>
<p>The Yao people originally lived in the southern provinces of China, then migrated south into the mountainous regions of Vietnam. The beautiful artworks offer highly detailed representations people, shamans, and ancestors, and are essential for invoking spirits during ceremonies and for transmitting knowledge between generations. M<span>any shaman ceremonial paintings and artifacts have found new homes in private collections or in museums.</span></p>
<p><span>This painting measures: 48" x 21"</span></p>
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D.R. Spetka first lived in Africa for a year before officially opening The Niger Bend in 1982.During the first 20 years of that time, D.R. Spetka traveled extensively in West Africa. However, since the early 2000’s, he decided to expand his traveling to East Africa and Southeast Asia.

Almost everything we have ever bought to sell we have bought ourselves from producers and their representatives in Africa and Asia. We abide by Fair Trade principles and work closely with people in many countries to obtain the best products and crafts to promote the well-being of those people.

DR. Spetka has devoted his life to this effort and has helped many individuals in these countries immigrate to the United States. “I love the people in Africa and Asia with whom I work; I love their art; I love all the places I go to find what I buy. I have become fully integrated into the lives of the people I work with.”

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