Tungus Collection

SIBERIA: SHAMAN. A shaman of the Tungus people of Siberia, with antlers and ritual drum. Copper engraving, Dutch, 1705, after a drawing by Nicolaes Witsen

Goldi people from Usuri, 1865-1871. Creator: VV Lanin
Goldi people from Usuri, 1865-1871. This album contains 154 photographs taken in the second half of the 1860s and 1870s by a local photographer from the Far East, V. V. Lanin. The merchant V. P

Goldi from the upper reaches of the Usuri, 1865-1871. Creator: VV Lanin
Goldi from the upper reaches of the Usuri, 1865-1871. This album contains 154 photographs taken in the second half of the 1860s and 1870s by a local photographer from the Far East, V. V. Lanin

Nerchinsk Tungus, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Nerchinsk Tungus, 1862. Sheet 55 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Deer Tungus from the Eastern Shore of Central Sakhalin, 1880-1899. Creator: Innokenty Ignatievich Pavlovsky
Deer Tungus from the Eastern Shore of Central Sakhalin, 1880-1899. From an album created on Sakhalin Island in the 1890s. Sakhalin was used by imperial Russia as a penal colony

Tungus Clothing, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Tungus Clothing, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

1. Resident of the Settlement of Oliutorskii 2. Tungus Vagrant, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
1. Resident of the Settlement of Oliutorskii 2. Tungus Vagrant, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya

Tunguz in front of the yurt, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Tunguz in front of the yurt, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Tunguz in front of the yurt, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Tunguz in front of the yurt, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Tungus Man, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Tungus Man, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Tungus Vagrants, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Tungus Vagrants, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

Tungus Shaman Woman, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Tungus Shaman Woman, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Asian culture devices and products, wood engravings, published in 1897
Asian culture devices and products: 1 + 10) Dance staff of the Toba Batak people from Sumatra; 2) Ancestral figure from Nias (Indonesia); 3) Weaving board of the Ainu (Japan); 4 + 17

Tunguska old woman, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Tunguska old woman, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

View of the peak and Shilka and tents of the Tungusic people. The explorer Billings rides a reindeer. From Joseph Billings

Tungus natives leaving winter camp, 1812-13 (coloured engraving)
468796 Tungus natives leaving winter camp, 1812-13 (coloured engraving) by Karnejeff, E. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tungusic peoples are a Siberian culture group)

Asia (coloured engraving)
3630125 Asia (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asia. Illustration from Die Welt in Bildern (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Discovery of the body of a woolly mammoth in Siberia (coloured engraving)
3630118 Discovery of the body of a woolly mammoth in Siberia (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Discovery of a woolly mammoth beneath the ice (chromolitho)
973950 Discovery of a woolly mammoth beneath the ice (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovery of a woolly mammoth beneath the ice)

Peoples of Asia (colour litho)
3630310 Peoples of Asia (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peoples of Asia. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

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China, Beijing, Tiananmen Square, The Tiananmen, also known as Gate of Heavenly Peace

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China, Beijing, Tiananmen Square, The Tiananmen, also known as Gate of Heavenly Peace

A Nisovian Tunguzian in his Winter Habit, c18th century. Nizovian Tungusic (Indigenous Siberian) hunter with bow and trident, holding two dead mink or ermines

Religious Ceremonies of the Nisovian Tunguzians, c1748. Indigenous Siberians sacrificing animals. A corpse lies exposed to the elements on a platform above

Tunusic Shaman from Turukhansk, Siberia, Russia
Among the Tungusic peoples of Siberia, shamanism is widespread. This picture shows a Shaman from Turukhansk, a village (selo) in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Eastern Siberia

Teleut and Tungus shamans, and Tungus hunters from Siberia.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Tungus priest, Turkestani in front of a tent, and Circassian prince.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Tungus man and woman in front of a house.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

SIBERIAN NOMADS, c1900. A group of nomadic reindeer herders belonging to the Tungus Evenks people of western Siberia. Photographed by A. Adrianov, c1900

Ethnic groups of Asia, 1880s C017 / 6927
Ethnic groups of Asia, 19th-century artwork. The groups are: 1. Yukaghir; 2. Ostjakin; 3. Mongol; 4. Rajput; 5. Kyrgyz; 6. Tungus; 7. Yakutian; 8. Tibetan; 9. Chinese woman; 10. Chinese man; 11

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The Tungus people of Siberia have a rich and fascinating culture that has captivated the world for centuries. This ancient Asian culture is filled with unique devices, products, and rituals that showcase their deep connection to nature and spirituality. One striking image from 1705 depicts a shaman of the Tungus people adorned with antlers and holding a ritual drum. This powerful copper engraving, based on a drawing by Nicolaes Witsen, showcases the shaman's role as a spiritual guide within their community. Wood engravings published in 1897 provide further insight into the daily lives of the Tungus people. One illustration shows a breathtaking view of their peak alongside Shilka River, where tents can be seen dotting the landscape. It offers us a glimpse into their nomadic lifestyle and close relationship with nature. Another colored engraving from 1812-13 captures Tungus natives leaving their winter camp. The vibrant colors bring to life this momentous occasion as they embark on new adventures in search of resources or better living conditions. Siberia is also known for its incredible natural wonders, including woolly mammoths preserved beneath layers of ice. Colored engravings depict both the discovery of these majestic creatures' bodies and the excitement surrounding such findings. These discoveries shed light on prehistoric times while highlighting Siberia's significance in paleontological research. Peoples across Asia are diverse yet interconnected through shared cultural practices. A color lithograph showcasing various Asian ethnic groups includes an image representing the Tungus people among others, emphasizing their place within this vast continent's tapestry. Two captivating photographs taken by EyeUbiquitous capture different aspects life - one showing an individual wearing traditional winter attire from around the 18th century; another depicting religious ceremonies performed by Nisovian Tunguzians in 1748. These images offer glimpses into their unique customs and traditions, providing a deeper understanding of their spiritual beliefs.