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Altai Shaman with Tambourine in Front of a Traditional Dwelling (Chaadyr), 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
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Altai Shaman with Tambourine in Front of a Traditional Dwelling (Chaadyr), 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Altai Shaman with Tambourine in Front of a Traditional Dwelling (Chaadyr), 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai, Mountains region of southern Siberia early in the 20th century. In 1907, Borisov began his expedition in the Altay Mountains, which lasted until 1911. He took around 1, 500 photographs during this expedition, which, upon his return to Barnaul, he presented to the public through the use of a magic lantern. The photographs depict views of nature in remote corners of the Altay Mountains and the Altay and Kazakh peoples indigenous to this region. Borisov offered the photographs to various European publishers for the production of postcards. Altai State Regional Studies Museum
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This print captures an Altai Shaman with a tambourine in front of a traditional dwelling (Chaadyr) in the Altay Mountains region of southern Siberia, dating back to 1911-1913. The creator, Sergei Ivanovich Borisov, embarked on an expedition in 1907 that lasted until 1911, during which he captured around 1,500 photographs showcasing the natural beauty and indigenous peoples of the Altay Mountains.
Borisov's dedication to documenting the culture and traditions of the Altai and Kazakh peoples is evident in this striking image. The shaman stands proudly in his ceremonial attire, holding a tambourine as he performs ancient rituals against the backdrop of a rustic Chaadyr. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the spiritual world of shamanism practiced by these nomadic communities.
The color postcard from Borisov's collection provides us with a rare insight into early 20th-century Siberia and serves as a valuable historical artifact. Through his photography, Borisov not only preserved moments in time but also shared them with audiences through magic lantern presentations and postcards distributed by European publishers.
As we admire this image today, we are transported back to a time when tradition and spirituality intertwined seamlessly amidst the breathtaking landscapes of remote mountain regions. Sergei Ivanovich Borisov's legacy lives on through his evocative photographs that continue to captivate viewers with their timeless charm.
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