Napleonic era Russian sorcerers with bone clubs

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Napleonic era Russian sorcerers with bone clubs

Illustration from Jean Baptiste Joseph Bretons La Russie: ou, moeurs, usage et costumes des habitans de toutes les provinces de cet empire- a work on the cosumes, social life and customs of Russia in the Napoleonic era. Male and femal provincial sorcerers with shield, anter-headdress, totems and weapons Date: 1813

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1813 Baptiste Bretons Moeurs Napoleonic Provinces Russie Toutes Usage Habitans

EDITORS COMMENTS
This illustration, titled "La Russie: ou, moeurs, usage et costumes des habitans de toutes les provinces de cet empire" (Russia: Customs, Usages, and Costumes of its Inhabitants in All Provinces), was created by the renowned French artist Jean Baptiste Joseph Bretón in 1813. The image portrays a group of sorcerers from the Napleonic era Russia, both male and female, practicing their arcane arts. The sorcerers are adorned in traditional provincial attire, which includes intricately designed shields, anter-headdresses, and totems. The male sorcerers wield bone clubs, a symbol of their power and protection, while the females carry various charms and amulets. The shields, adorned with intricate designs and symbols, are believed to offer protection from evil spirits and curses. The anter-headdresses, made from the antlers of large animals, are a prominent feature of the sorcerers' attire. These headdresses were believed to grant the wearer the strength and agility of the animal from which they were taken. The totems, often in the form of animal figures, represent the sorcerer's connection to the natural world and the spirits that inhabit it. This illustration offers a fascinating glimpse into the social life and customs of Russia during the Napleonic era, specifically the beliefs and practices of its provincial sorcerers. Bretón's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of the subjects make this image a valuable historical document and an intriguing work of art.

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