Kachina Doll
| Object Title | Warrior Katsina |
|---|---|
| Native Name | Chakwaina Tcakwaina |
| Object Number: | 38875 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Hopi |
| Provenience: | United States of America Arizona Third Mesa Oraibi |
| Culture Area: | Southwest Culture Area |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Wood Paint Feather String Metal |
| Height: | 25 cm |
| Width: | 7 cm |
| Credit Line: | Wanamaker Expedition to the Southwest, R. Stewart Culin, 1901 |
Description
Wooden Katsina doll. The face is painted black and the eyes are bulging. The mouth is a small rectangle with painted teeth. A tuft of feathers is attached to the top of the head. The body is painted red and white and a kilt is painted around the waist. This figure may be a variation of the Warrior (Chakwaina) Katsina or a Chakwaina family member.
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