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A Chukchi sled propped up against a Yaranga (traditional tent) at a Chukchi reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2004-35
A Chukchi reindeer herder travelling back to his winter camp by reindeer sled. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia. 2010
RC.1006-28
Dried reindeer meat and other items including a drum for a traditional Chukchi ritual are laid on a child's sled. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Siberia, Russia. 2010
RC.1007-40
During a traditional Chukchi ritual a sacred idol, a drum, dried reindeer meat & other ritual objects are placed on a child's sled. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia. 2010
RC.1007-44
A ritual fire smokes in the foreground as part of a ritual during the Chukchi 'Festival Of Young Reindeer.' Behind it are two sleds, by one a sacrificed reindeer's head is placed across two wooden idols. The skin and other parts of the animal are placed on a sled behind together with other sacred objects. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2011-56
The carcass of a sacrificed young reindeer lies on a bed of willow branches while the skin is laid infront with the head on it. This ritual is part of 'Festival of the Young Reindeer'. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2011-58
Vanya Votgyrgin, positions a traditional Chukchi child's sled, at the start of the 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' held at a herders' camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-50
A traditional Chukchi child's sled. When in use they are covered with reindeer skin to stop children falling off. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2007-04
Chukchi reindeer herder, Grisha Rahtyn, dragging a Ringed Seal on his sled. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia. 2010
RC.1007-31
A Chukchi reindeer herder dragging a sled behind him on his way to check the herd. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia. 2010
RC.1006-07
A traditional Chukchi children's sled. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia. 2010
RC.1006-22
Chukchi reindeer herder, Grisha Rahtyn, dragging a Ringed Seal on his sled. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia. 2010
RC.1006-24
A Chukchi reindeer herder travelling back to his winter camp by reindeer sled. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia. 2010
RC.1006-27
Dried reindeer meat and other items for a traditional Chukchi ritual are laid on a child's sled. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Siberia, Russia. 2010
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Chukchi herders preparing dried reindeer meat as an offering to the spirits during a traditional Chukchi ritual. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Siberia, Russia. 2010
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Chukchi herders preparing dried reindeer meat as an offering to the spirits during a traditional Chukchi ritual. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Siberia, Russia. 2010
RC.1006-83
Two Chukchi sleds have dried reindeer meat and sacred objects placed on them during a traditional Chukchi ritual. Two idols have been placed at the front of the sled on the right. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Siberia, Russia. 2010
RC.1006-85
During a traditional Chukchi ritual sacred objects are placed on a child's sled while two idols stand in the snow against the front runners. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia. 2010
RC.1006-87
Chukchi Reindeer herder, Vitya Nutetgevev, travelling back to his winter camp by dog sled. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia. 2010
RC.1008-10
Sled dogs outside a Yaranga at a Chukchi reindeer herders' winter camp on the tundra. Chukotskiy Peninsula, Chukotka, Russia. 2010
RC.1005-08
Igor Ivanovich nicknamed 'Mao' a Chukchi reindeer herder in traditional dress sits on a sled. Kai'Etyn, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia. 1994
RC.0041-23
Simeon Kutankiev, a Chukchi reindeer herder, with his dog and sled in the Oloy Valley. Chukotka. Siberia. Russia. 1994
RC.0027-02
A Chukchi man sitting on his reindeer sled with his grand daughter. Chukotka. Siberia. Russia. 1994
RC.0053-07