The shaman, this priest with supernatural powers, is the subject of an exhibition at the musée du quai Branly. Until May 15th 2016, “Shamans and Divinities” suggests us to take an interest in the role of this character in pre-Columbian America. By doing rites, ceremonies and other festivals, he established an order both spiritual and social on the ancestral population in Ecuador. The shaman accompanied these people at different stages of their life: healing or fertility rituals but also rites of initiation. This is the occasion for the visitors to understand all the nuances of shamanism, but also to admire the ornaments and the costume wore by the shaman. This retrospective thus presents works from several cultures: Tolita, Bahia, Chorrera and Jama-Coaque.

“Shamans and Divinities in Pre-Columbian Ecuador” exhibition, from February 16th to May 15th 2016.
Open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 11am to 7pm.
Nocturnal on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 9pm.
Full rate: €9 / Concession: €7.

Character with feline, snake and harpy eagle features
© musée du quai Branly, photo Christoph Hirtz

Musée du quai Branly
37, quai Branly
75007 Paris
France
Tel: +33 (0)1 56 61 70 00
Access: Pont de l’Alma (RER C).

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