Kachina Doll
| Object Number: | 22619 |
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| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Zuni |
| Provenience: | United States of America New Mexico |
| Culture Area: | Southwest Culture Area |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Wood Paint Feather Cloth Yarn String Hide Metal Mollusk Shell |
| Iconography: | Bow Feather Shell Rattle |
| Length: | 46 cm |
| Width: | 17 cm |
| Credit Line: | Purchased from Mr. Vanderwagen, 1902 |
Description
Wooden Zuni Katsina doll with movable arms. The face is unpainted and has rectangular eyes and mouth. A padded collar and a large, shell necklace are worn around the neck. An undecorated, cloth shirt is worn over the torso and a painted, cloth kilt is worn around the waist. A large feather is inserted into the kilt. One hand is holding a bow and the other holds a rattle. Fringed leather leggings cover the legs and leather moccasins painted blue and red cover the feet.
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