It will also have been 'enlivened' usually by a more powerful shaman so as to give it its spiritual properties.
Killing the powerful shaman was no easy option.
Some of the western people claim there are shamans powerful enough to Call them to the land.
Many shamans will travel great distances to trade tsentsak with other powerful shamans from distant regions.
In the film's eerie and poetic final scene, Opsunne, now an aged, powerful shaman, summons a benediction from the spirit of the dead man.
These nomads are fierce raiders, known for their Wyrm riding chiefs and powerful shamans.
"Then you have a powerful shaman," Tulie said.
"Those are the ones who become powerful shamans "Tulie volunteered.
However, only powerful shamans can see him.
It was through this experience that he completed his initiation rites and gained the knowledge that is needed to become a powerful shaman.