PRIEST OF THE JAGUAR
1984
by Eric Whollem
mixed media on paper
Collection of the artist
4.5" x 6"
COPYRIGHT BY THE ARTIST
SHAMANISM IN THE AMERICAS
The jaguar is sacred in many cultures in Mesoamerica.
Jaguar shamans are highly respected.
The jaguar spirit in Mexico was called a 'nagual,' an being that
would protect the shaman as he travelled to different dimensions.
As such the jaguar was indeed a 'medicine animal.'
Read Wikipedia's article about Jaguar shamans:
See my posts about shamanism:
My posts on medicine animals:
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mixed media on paper
by Eric Whollem
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mixed media on paper
by Eric Whollem
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ERIC WHOLLEM
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