Mountain Lion Katsina
30-21-28
From: United States of America | Arizona
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Title | Mountain Lion Katsina |
| Native Name | Toho |
| Object Number | 30-21-28 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Hopi |
| Provenience | United States of America | Arizona |
| Culture Area | Southwest Culture Area |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Wood | Paint | Feather | String |
| Iconography | Mountain Lion | Puma | Hands |
| Description | Wooden Katsina doll. The face is painted green with large eyes and a protruding snout. A black zigzag is painted across the face below the eyes. A pair of hands are painted at either side of the mouth. Feathers are attached to the top of the head. Flower blossoms are painted on either side of the head in place of ears. The body is painted pink and yellow. This figure is likely a variant of the Mountain Lion or Puma (Toho) Katsina. (Colton, H. 1959 #85, Wright, B., 1973 #113) |
| Height | 54 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Edward F. Henson, 1930 |
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