Shamans of Siberia at rem Mannheim: A Journey Between the Worlds
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Between Man, Nature, and the Spirit World: Discovering Shamans of Siberia in Mannheim
The special exhibition Shamans of Siberia – Between the Worlds invites you to a fascinating journey through the origins, transformations, and diverse expressions of shamanic practices at the Museum of World Cultures of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums. Central to the exhibition are around 200 objects from the unique Siberian collection, complemented by high-quality loans, interactive stations, and illustrative displays.
An Exhibition about Spiritual Mediation
Shamanesses and shamans appear in the exhibition as intermediaries between man, nature, and the spirit world. Their rituals, knowledge, and service to the community are placed in a cultural-historical context. The examination of works leads from ritual figures, amulets, and instruments to an extraordinary shamanic outfit with antler cap.
Objects with Strong Spatial Impact
Materials, forms, and symbolic details create a sensory exhibition atmosphere. Impressive ritual objects encounter everyday items and weapons, showing how closely spiritual ideas were linked to the everyday lives of indigenous communities. Interactive elements deepen the aesthetic experience and make cultural connections immediately accessible.
Focus on the Koryaks, Chukchi, and Nanai
The curation focuses on the cultures of the Koryaks, Chukchi, and Nanai. The exhibition conveys the range of shamanic ideas and roles, questions prevalent clichés, and highlights changes since the Russian expansion, the persecution during the Soviet era, and developments into the present day.
Cultural Education for Different Generations
The exhibition connects ethnological research with vivid presentation. Public guided tours on the fourth Sunday of the month provide insights into the Siberian collection and the themes of the exhibition. The remClub also participates in the exhibition: young people developed their own shaman figures and engage intensively with the cultures of Siberia.
Conclusion: An Artistic Experience Between Research and Imagination
Visitors can expect an education-oriented exhibition with impressive objects, interactive access, and a nuanced art and cultural historical classification. Those interested in ethnology, religious symbolism, indigenous cultures, and the aesthetic impact of ritual art will experience an extraordinary examination of works in Mannheim. The exhibition invites visitors to question familiar concepts and discover the cultural diversity of Siberia live.
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