Native American Shamans (Priests). Contacting the Spirit World

Kwakiutl Indians of the Pacific Northwest. Dancer representing Paqusilahl (“man of the ground embodiment”), a wild man of the woods.

Kwakiutl Indians, isiutl, one of the main dancers in the Winter Dance ceremonies, wearing a double-headed serpent mask and shirt made of hemlock boughs.

Pacific Northwest Indian shaman dressed as a "Woods Spirit."

Navajo Indian "Witch" Shaman

Navajo Indian Medicine Man with mask

British Columbia, Dancer wearing raven mask with a coat of cormorant skins during the numhlin ceremony.