10" high not counting the hair and the stand. Hand carved red cedar rattle. Traditional Gitxsan design.
The Gitxsan word for shaman is Halayt. Shamans healed the sick and performed other beneficial ceremonies and functions. They were gifted people that were able to make contact with the spirit world and receive help from there. Individuals that were born with spiritual power were trained by recognized Halayts. They worked together with bone setters, midwives and herbalists in the traditional health care system.
Gitxsan artist's bio available with purchase.
