A cool Siberian Shaman’s costume. Also, interesting stuff in the linked article:
In order to operate on this higher plane, the shaman must fully identify with the powers which he hopes to wield. Masks are one of the empowering mediums by which the shaman ‘becomes’ the spirit which he invites to possess him. Such possession is described as an ecstatic experience. Other tools which help bring about this transformation include ritual costume, weapons, drums, and perhaps psychotropic substances…