Massage within witch-doctor practice system of Izhem people of lower Ob (summary)

Abstract

Basing on the materials of field research the author of the article analyzes the massage as an important part of Komi-Izhem of lower Ob region (nord of Tyumen) magical and medical knowledge. The accent is made on personal qualities of massage therapist, as well as on the massage hygiene, diagnostics, methods, forms and procedures. The pictures illustrating the moves of massage therapist help to visualize the practice.