Long Haired Katsina
31-23-53
From: United States of America | Arizona
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Title | Long Haired Katsina |
| Native Name | Angak'china |
| Object Number | 31-23-53 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Hopi |
| Provenience | United States of America | Arizona |
| Culture Area | Southwest Culture Area |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Wood | Paint | Feather | Cloth | Metal |
| Technique | Painted |
| Description | Wooden Katsina doll. The face is painted blue with a horizontal band of multicolored squares over the mouth. The hair is painted black and shreds of yellow cloth are attached to the top of the head. The body is painted black and yellow and a kilt is painted around the waist. One arm is broken off. This is likely a variation of the Long Haired (Angak'china) Katsina. (Colton, H. 1959 #127, Wright, B., 1973 #172) |
| Height | 18.4 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from George E. Starr, 1931 |
| Other Number | 38903 - Old Museum Number |
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